chapter training programs

certification prep, studied together in san antonio

NCMA National delivers the self-paced prep courses for its ANSI-accredited certifications — CCMA, CFCM and CPCM. The Alamo Chapter helps San Antonio professionals choose a track and study it together.

Courses offered

3

accreditation

ANSI

None

chapter markup

How chapter
training works

01

Pick your credential

Choose the track that matches your work — CCMA for foundations, CFCM for federal acquisition, CPCM for the senior credential.

02

Take the prep course

NCMA's self-paced online prep courses run through NCMA National. Register directly and study on your own schedule.

03

Study with the chapter

Join an Alamo Chapter study cohort for local support alongside your coursework. Chapter members get priority.

courses

Three certification tracks, foundational through advanced.

foundational

CCMA

Commercial and Contract Management Associate

Builds foundational knowledge against the Contract Management Standard (CMS) — the entry credential.

  • Format: Self-paced online, 16 hour

  • Credit: 16 CPE/CLP.

  • Member: $770

  • Non-member: $820

Prep and exam fees are set and billed by NCMA National — no chapter markup.

Course details

    • Identify the guiding principles of contract management.

    • Describe the phases, domains, and competencies within the contract life cycle.

    • Differentiate contract management job tasks between buyers and sellers.

    • Self-paced; readings, 2 eLearning modules, and a practice exam.

    • All required course materials are included with purchase.

    • Coursework must be completed within 12 months of purchase to earn credit.

    • Earn 5 CPE/CLP hours on successful completion.

    • Hours may count toward the credits needed to sit for the exam.

    • Prep courses are never a requirement to qualify for certification.

    • NCMA Student Member: Course only - $0

    • NCMA Student Member: Course + application bundle - $90

    • NCMA Member: Course only - $345

    • NCMA Member: Course + application bundle$435

    • Non-member: Course only - $445

    • Non-member: Course + application bundle - $740

    • Non-member: Course + NCMA membership - $515

    • Non-member: Course + membership + application - $605

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federal

CFCM

Certified Federal Contracts Manager

Eleven themed modules aligned to the parts of the FAR, for professionals working federal acquisitions.

  • Format: Self-paced online, 11 modules

  • Credit: 25 CPE/CLP

  • Member: $910

  • Non-member: $1,300

Prep and exam fees are set and billed by NCMA National — no chapter markup.

Course details

    • Readings, assignments and recorded lessons.

    • Video overviews.

    • Scenario case studies based on real-world applications of FAR principles.

    • One-year access to all materials from your start date.

    • Required text: CFCM Study Guide, 4th Edition (NCMA Bookstore or eBook).

    • Practice tests modeled after the 150-question CFCM exam.

    • Question-by-question feedback with direct FAR references.

    • Vocabulary tools such as flashcards.

    • Earn 25 CPE/CLP hours on successful completion.

    • Credits may be applied toward eligibility to sit for the exam.

    • Item descriptionNCMA Member: Prep only - $610

    • NCMA Member: Prep + application - $775

    • Non-member: Prep only - $775

    • Non-member: Prep + NCMA membership - $780

    • Non-member: Prep + application - $1,140

    • Non-member: Prep + membership + application - $945

    Certification exam fee: $135 member / $160 non-member, paid per exam attempt. Certification application fee: $165 member / $365 non-member.

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advanced

CPCM

Certified Professional Contracts Manager

The senior credential — every competency in the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK).

  • Format: Self-paced online, CMBOK competencies

  • Credit: 25 CPE/CLP

  • Member: $970

  • Non-member: $1,360

Prep and exam fees are set and billed by NCMA National — no chapter markup.

Course details

    • Readings, assignments and recorded lessons.

    • Video overviews for each CMBOK competency.

    • Scenario case studies based on real-world applications of CMBOK principles.

    • One-year access to all materials from your start date.

    • Required text: Contract Management Body of Knowledge, 7th Edition.

    • Practice tests modeled after the 180-question CPCM exam.

    • Question-by-question feedback with direct CMBOK references.

    • Flashcards and gamified vocabulary exercises.

    • Earn 25 CPE/CLP hours on successful completion.

    • Credits may be applied toward eligibility to sit for the exam.

    • NCMA Member: Prep only - $610

    • NCMA Member: Prep + application - $835

    • Non-member: Prep only - $775

    • Non-member: Prep + NCMA membership - $780

    • Non-member: Prep + application - $1,200

    • Non-member: Prep + membership + application - $1,005

    Certification exam fee: $135 member / $160 non-member, paid per exam attempt. Certification application fee: $165 member / $365 non-member.

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What the chapter provides

Local study cohorts, guidance from certified members, and a network of San Antonio contracting peers working the same credential.

Course and exam fees on this page are NCMA National's published prices. The chapter adds nothing to them.

What NCMA National provides

Eligibility review, exam scheduling, proctoring, scoring, and the credential itself.
CPCM and CFCM are ANAB-accredited; the CCMA is built on the ANSI-approved Contract Management Standard.

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