ACT Professional Qualifications
Widely recognised as the global benchmark for treasury education, the ACT’s qualifications deliver the knowledge, skills and techniques essential for everyone working in treasury and related fields. They are relevant to a variety of roles including treasury, accountancy, risk, financial management, banking, relationship management and consultancy. To date, over 10,000 candidates from leading financial institutions and international organisations have enrolled on the ACT’s education programmes.
Which qualification are you looking for?
AMCT is the ACT’s core qualification. It provides understanding of essential treasury topics whilst offering the opportunity to build specialist knowledge in key areas such as cash management.
MCT develops the knowledge gained from AMCT to a strategic level. Aimed at those working in or towards the most senior treasury and finance roles, it enhances the ability to find practical solutions to complex issues.
CertITM provides a fundamental understanding of the core elements of treasury. It combines essential technical and practical skills for professionals working in the international finance community.
CertICM develops specialist knowledge of global cash management operations for both banks and corporates alike. It provides a practical toolkit for optimising cash management efficiency.
CertCFF delivers the core knowledge and skills needed by finance professionals to address practical problems in corporate financial management, capital markets and funding.
CertRM provides technical knowledge of enterprise-wide risk management tools and techniques and how these can be applied in the working environment.
CertFMM provides a strong grounding in the key areas of financial risk mathematics: money market calculations, options and portfolio management. It develops highly practical and analytical skills.
CertRMP develops the skills to understand and analyse the risks associated with company pension funds and develop the strategies to manage them.
Why study with the ACT?
Enhance your professional status
- ACT qualifications demonstrate your commitment to broadening your finance and treasury skills
- They are widely regarded as a benchmark of competency by employers, colleagues and clients alike
- All our qualifications lead to recognised designatory letters.
Develop in-depth knowledge
- Studying will increase your knowledge and expertise leading to greater confidence and job satisfaction
- It will enhance both your personal and professional development
- It will differentiate you from your peers and lead to greater career opportunities.
Join a valuable network of qualified professionals
- On achieving the AMCT Diploma and MCT Advanced Diploma you are eligible to become a member of the ACT
- Membership means you will join the largest community of qualified treasury, risk and finance professionals
- As well as regular networking opportunities, you will receive ongoing support and professional development through events, training, publications and technical updates.
A flexible approach to study
ACT qualifications combine self study with the option of face-to-face tuition and revision days. They are distance learning qualifications supported by a wide range of print and online learning materials and tools including course manuals, study guides, learning resource databases, progress tests, past papers and tutor guided forums. Study tools and methods vary from course to course so check before you enrol.
Qualifications overview


