How to become a credit manager
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
University
You could do a foundation degree or degree in business, finance or accounting.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- at least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You could take a college course and then apply for jobs with a credit control company.
Courses include:
- Level 3 Diploma in Business
- Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
- T Level in Finance
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level
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Apprenticeship
You could do a credit controller advanced apprenticeship and then apply for a management trainee post.
This apprenticeship usually takes around 18 months to complete and involves a mix of learning on the job and in a classroom.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Work
You could start as a credit controller with a company and train on the job to move into a management role.
You could study for qualifications like the Level 3 Diploma in Credit Management offered by the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM).
The CICM also offers other qualifications in areas like debt collection, enforcement action and senior management.
Direct Application
There are no set requirements to apply directly for jobs. Employers may look for experience and qualifications in:
- credit control
- sales administration
- debt collection
- accountancy
- banking
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Further information
You can find out more about working and training in credit control from the Chartered Institute of Credit Management.