General Information for our Certification Courses

Comprehensive courses for credit analysts as well as CBA, CBF, CCRA applicants and CCE candidates.

Tuition Information

The tuition for each program is 

Member: $1,795.00
Non-Member: $1,995.00

Includes: the cost of the program, materials and meals.

Hotel Information

Located in NACM’s “backyard,” the Sonesta ES Suites Columbia is a newly renovated hotel that will be your home away from home during the program. Conveniently located in the Washington, DC/Baltimore corridor, the hotel is nestled within a residential area with easy access to major interstates (I70 and I95). Each suite comes with all the comforts of home. Enjoy amenities such as spacious floor plan, separate living/work space and free high-speed Internet access.

Credit Analysts Courses at Staybridge

The Sonesta ES Suites Columbia Hotel
8844 Columbia 100 Parkway
Columbia, Maryland 21045
Phone: 410-964-9494

Hotel Reservations

Program participants may make their hotel reservations at Sonesta ES Suites Columbia. The hotel is adjacent to NACM Headquarters office where the program is being held.

Make your hotel reservations online and use code NAC to secure the NACM meeting rate of $119 for a studio suite. 

To ensure you receive a room at the NACM meeting rate, make your reservation as early as possible.  The meeting rate is based on availability. When making your reservation, be sure to review or inquire about the hotel’s deposit and cancellation policies.  Check in time is 4:00pm and check out is 12:00pm.

Transportation Information

The Sonesta ES Suites Columbia Hotel is conveniently located 12 miles from Baltimore/Washington International Airport. Transportation is provided by NACM for offsite dinners.  Please contact BWI’s website for hotel transportation options to and from the hotel.

Program Cancellation and Refund Policy

Due to inherent costs associated with establishing and holding the program and refilling participant slots, the following cancellation charge schedule has been established:

  • $250 processing fee for cancellations received 21 days before the program start date.
  • No refunds within 21 days of the program start date. Qualified substitutions are permitted.

In the unfortunate event a course is cancelled, NACM is not responsible for a registrant’s flight/travel/hotel expenses. We recommend this consideration be factored in when making flight/travel/hotel reservations.

Classes fill up, so register early. Check the schedule!