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National Contract Management Association Selects VCampus to Develop Online Curriculum to Support Professional Certifications.


RESTON, Va. -- Online Courses Will Complement NCMA's New Contract Management Learning Center Offering Professional Development, Certification Preparation and Continuing Education continuing education: see adult education.
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 organizations, today announced plans to develop and deliver an online curriculum to support the Certified See certification.  Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM CFCM Conseil Français du Culte Musulman (French Council for the Muslim Religion)
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) credentials offered by NCMA. With thousands of certified contract professionals worldwide and being recertified each year, NCMA's professional certifications 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.  are the contract management profession's most distinguished and valued credentials. These courses are the first part of a series of courses being jointly developed under the VCampus Select Partner(TM) Program. Changing regulations, rules and practices affecting the contract management discipline coupled with the revenue implications resulting from missed assignments, deliverables and deadlines are making the need for qualified contract management professionals in today's corporate and government organizations more important than ever. With more than 17,000 members, NCMA's professional certification and training programs are designed to elevate el·e·vate  
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 professional standards, enhance performance and distinguish those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the successful practice of contract management.

Using NCMA content, VCampus will initially develop and deliver an online curriculum based on NCMA's Service Contracting: an Integrated Approach classroom seminar, followed by CFCM, CCCM and CPCM certification preparation courses. VCampus is working with NCMA to launch its new Contract Management Learning Center that will feature a robust library of online courses to support the professional development, certification preparation and continuing education needs of contract management professionals worldwide.

A total of 60 hours of instruction is required during the course of the five-year certification renewal period to qualify for 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 . All of the online courses available in NCMA's Contract Management Learning Center will provide continuing education credits toward the recertification requirement. Costs of the online courses will range from $99 and up for individual purchasers, with corporate and NCMA member discounts available. The online library in Contract Management Learning Center is scheduled to launch in October 2004, with the initial course, Service Contracting: an Integrated Approach, scheduled to be available in first quarter 2005.

"The present landscape of government and commercial contracting is in a constant state of motion. As contract professionals continue to face challenges and opportunities due to these changes, NCMA is committed to being the central resource for professional development information and certification," said Neal Couture, CPCM, Executive Director of NCMA. "Online learning provides a timely and convenient way for today's busy professionals to access the professional development, certification preparation and continuing education training they need - anytime, anywhere - to stay ahead of the curve. We are delighted to be working with an e-Learning leader such as VCampus to develop an effective online curriculum to support our members' needs."

"Today's contract management professionals are faced with the challenge of staying afloat in a sea of changing regulations and practices. Sound contract management processes have never been more vital to the success of an organization," 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 recognizes the important role that online learning plays in providing its members with the information they need to meet this challenge. We are looking forward to working with NCMA to develop an online curriculum to support its members' professional development needs."

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 The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases. , 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 end-to-end 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 2.8 million courses to 835,000 desktops/users in associations, non-profits, corporations, government agencies and higher education institutions. VCampus distributes a courseware library of more than 4,500 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. "VCampus" is a registered trademark and "Select Partner" is a trademark of VCampus Corporation.

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