Updated: Professional Certifications on the AVPF Team

Below, you will find a list of some of the many professional certifications held by our colleagues in the AVP for Finance area. If you hold a certification that is not listed below, please let your colleagues know by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post! (If you are viewing this post in the email digest, please click through to leave a comment on the blog.)

Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC)

Certification for financial counseling and education, including money management, financial goal setting, and overcoming debt. Practitioners must meet educational requirements, pass an examination, complete 1,000 hours of experience in financial counseling, submit professional references, and adhere to the AFC Code of Ethics.

Held by: Scott Miller

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

Certification in complex, multi-dimensional situations with multiple interests. Practitioners must meet a required combination of education and experience and pass an exam.

Held by: Kobby Hoffman

Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)

Certification in clinical research agreements through the Model Agreement & Guidelines Initiative (MAGI). Practitioners must pass a written exam.

Held by: Hannah Edelen

Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)

Certification that demonstrates meeting the National Contract Management Association’s (NCMA) highest standards for education, training and experience. Practitioners must have extensive business education and training, a minimum of 5 years of experience, and pass an exam.

Held by: Victoria Poindexter (Lifetime Certification)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

The only licensed qualification in accounting. Practitioners must meet and educational and experiential requirements (in Virginia, 120+ hours of education and a bachelor’s degree or higher in an accounting or similar concentration) and pass a four-part examination covering the areas of financial, auditing, regulation, and business accounting.

Held by: Melody Bianchetto, Randy Ellis, Steve Kimata, Karyn Tancredi, Sara Tarkington, Vivian Xue

Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

Certification that demonstrates a broad understanding in the body of knowledge in research administration. Practitioners must achieve required years of experience and pass a written exam (preparation classes are offered by OSP).

Held by: Greg Ball, Andrew Bedotto, Christine Carrizosa, Virginia Coffey, Vonda Durrer, Kobby Hoffman, Kathryn Kim, Mike Ludwick, Angela Sherman, Colleen Speakman, Vivian Xue

Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)

Certification in management accounting expertise. Practitioners must have an accounting degree, CPA certification, 3+ years of management accounting experience, and pass an examination.

Held by: Vivian Xue

Clinical Research Contracts Professional (CRCP)

Certification in clinical research contracts through the Model Agreement & Guidelines Initiative (MAGI). Practitioners must pass a written exam.

Held by: Lynn Koplin

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Certification for a professional who demonstrates a thorough understanding of the tools and principles of Lean. Practitioners must complete 2 weeks of classroom training, pass a 3-hour examination, and complete a real-life process improvement project under the guidance of a mentor.

Held by: Mark Anderson

Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS)

Certification for demonstrating a thorough understand of Microsoft Office software. Practitioners must demonstrate proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and pass a certification exam.

Held by: Edrina Allen

Oracle University

SQL Certified Professional: Certification for advanced PL/SQL design and development. Practitioners must pass 2 examinations. OBIEE Dashboard Design, Repository Design & Development, Advanced Topics: Certification for expertise in design, management, and development in DSS toolset.

Held by: Phil Cook

Procurement and Contracts Management

Graduate certificate through the U.Va. School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Requirements include 8 courses in areas such as Federal Acquisition Regulations, Projects Management, and Intellectual Property.

Held by: Mike Ludwick

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certification that provides the framework for being a successful project manager. Practitioners must have 2 years of experience, pass an examination, and participate in continuing education.

Held by: Tom Kim, Scott Newman, Forrest Swope

Web Design & Development
Certification that follows completion of a prescribed number of classes held by U.Va. ITS that allow practitioners to design, develop, and maintain websites, interactive forms, and other web applications.
Held by: Del Kolberg