NCMA and VCampus Announce Launch of Online Federal Certification Preparation Course Targeting Government Contractors and Federal Contract Managers.RESTON, Va. -- Growing Competitive Sourcing Mandates Drive Private Sector Demand For NCMA's Certification and Recertification recertification Recredentialing Graduate education A process in which a professional is periodically re-evaluated–eg, every 10 yrs by an accrediting body to assure continued provision of safe, high-quality health care Programs The National Contract Management Association (NCMA NCMA National Contract Management Association NCMA National Center for Missing Adults NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association NCMA National Childminding Association NCMA North Carolina Museum of Art NCMA National Catalog Managers Association ), the preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae source of professional development for the practice of contract management, today announced the availability of its online Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM CFCM Conseil Français du Culte Musulman (French Council for the Muslim Religion) CFCM Certified Federal Contracts Manager CFCM Canadian Fellowship of Churches and Ministries CFCM Cease Fire Contact Maker ) certification preparation course, covering the Federal Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK CMBOK Configuration Management Body of Knowledge ). Jointly developed with Reston, VA-based VCampus Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :VCMP VCMP Vice City Multi-Player (gaming, Grand Theft Auto Online Mod) VCMP Voice Call Management Protocol ), a provider of comprehensive e-Learning publishing and hosting services to corporations, government agencies, associations and credentialing organizations, the course prepares candidates for the Federal Module of the NCMA Certification Program exam and earns Continuing Professional Education credits (CPEs) toward satisfying recertification requirements. Data from a 1999 report from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management suggests that the market potential for the CFCM and NCMA's other certifications approaches 200,000 potential registrations with approximately 87,000 people in federal service jobs directly related to contracting and procurement and similar estimates for their private sector counterparts. Fueled by government outsourcing mandates that are creating a growing need for certified contracts managers in both the public and private sector, the contract management profession is expected to hire at an above average rate over the next 5-10 years. The Federal Module Certification Preparation Course is available for $350 to NCMA members and $450 to non-members, with corporate discounts available. Satisfactory completion of the course earns 18 CPEs toward recertification, which is required once every five years. The new course, available through the NCMA Online Education Center (www.vcampus.com/ncma), joins a robust curriculum of online courses covering the General Business Contract Management Body of Knowledge that prepares candidates for the General Business Module of the NCMA certification program. NCMA expects to add additional courses to the NCMA Online Education Center later this year. With 18,000 members worldwide, NCMA's professional certification Professional certification, trade certification, or professional designation, often called simply certification or qualification, is a designation earned by a person to assure that he/she is qualified to perform a job or task. and training programs are designed to elevate professional standards, enhance performance and distinguish those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the successful practice of contract management. Since its inception in 1982, approximately 6,000 people have received the Federal certification. The program was revamped in 2003 to include online, on-demand testing as well as new and improved certification preparation materials including the online courses developed with VCampus. With the new program in place, NCMA anticipates a significant increase in the number and rate of certification holders over the next two years. Issues such as OMB OMB abbr. Office of Management and Budget Noun 1. OMB - the executive agency that advises the President on the federal budget Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76, Sarbanes-Oxley, SEC SAB SAB Spontaneous abortion. See Abortion. 101 revenue recognition, homeland security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States and the war on terrorism Terrorist acts and the threat of Terrorism have occupied the various law enforcement agencies in the U.S. government for many years. The Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, as amended by the usa patriot act are making contract management successes and challenges front page news. In the government, contract professionals bear extraordinary responsibility for supporting these critical issues domestically and around the world. "As the landscape of government contracting continues to change, NCMA is committed to being the central resource for professional development information and certification," said Neal Couture, CPCM CPCM Certified Professional Consultant to Management CPCM Certified Professional Contracts Manager CPCM Copy Protection Copy Management CPCM Cost Per Case Month , Executive Director of NCMA. "Online learning is a great way for today's busy contract professionals to access the certification preparation, continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). training and professional development they need - anytime, anywhere - to be prepared for the changes that lie ahead." "Never before have sound contract management processes been more vital to the success of an organization especially given that the U.S. government buys goods and services In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility (unless the "good" is a "bad"). It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax. from more than 450,000 suppliers," said Nat Kannan, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of VCampus Corporation. "NCMA leads the contract management profession and recognizes the significant role that online learning plays in providing its members with the information they need to ensure this success. We've received very favorable feedback about the course and registration momentum continues to grow. We look forward to working together with NCMA to ensure the future success of their e-Learning initiatives." For more information about the NCMA Online Education Center, course demos and a complete listing of available courses, visit www.vcampus.com/ncma or contact NCMA at 571-382-0082. About the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Representing more than 17,000 contract management professionals, the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) provides a forum to enhance knowledge and leverage business opportunities. Founded in 1959, NCMA was formed to foster the growth and educational advancement of its members and contracting professionals. NCMA serves those who work in specialized areas including contracting, acquisition, purchasing, procurement, and project management in public and private sectors, providing them industry news, publications, and educational offerings. For more information, visit the NCMA Web site at www.ncmahq.org. About VCampus(R) VCampus Corporation (NASDAQ:VCMP), a provider of comprehensive e-Learning services, helps organizations that offer professional certifications and credentials unlock the value of their traditional branded course content. Through its innovative Select Partner(TM) Program, VCampus repurposes value-added training content for online delivery to enhance and support professional development programs. The Select Partner Program provides custom course development, publishing, hosting, e-commerce, reporting, account support and marketing services. With over a decade of e-Learning experience, VCampus has delivered 2.9 million courses to 920,000 desktops/users in associations, non-profits, corporations, government agencies and credentialing organizations. VCampus distributes a courseware library of more than 5,000 web-based courses. VCampus Corporation is headquartered in Reston, VA. For more information, call 800-915-9298, or visit the VCampus Web site at www.vcampus.com. 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