Setting Professional Standards Through the ACT's Qualifications Pathway
The economy depends on strong financial markets which, in turn, need skilled and trained people to manage the cash and risks that will ultimately drive growth in international trade.
ACT qualifications equip treasury professionals with the practical knowledge and technical expertise to meet these challenges.
Underpinned by the ACT Competency Framework, they provide a recognised pathway from foundational knowledge to advanced treasury expertise, setting the professional benchmark for treasury.
Treasury Qualifications
Progress your treasury career through a structured learning pathway. From the Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals to the Diploma in Treasury Management, each stage develops the practical skills, technical knowledge and professional confidence needed to progress your career.
Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals
The exciting first step into treasury, corporate finance, and financial markets.
You will gain the essential foundational knowledge and tactical ‘hands-on’ treasury skills.
1-3 months study time
Tactical level
Assessment: One online MCQ
Certificate in Treasury
Become a trusted treasury professional, relied upon for your operational competencies and technical know-how.
9–12 months study time
Operational level
Assessment: Five online exams
Diploma in Treasury Management
Become a treasury expert, gaining in-depth technical treasury expertise. You'll be respected for your ability to problem solve and enable the business to meet its objectives.
12–18 months study time
Managerial level
Assessment: Four online exams
Are You an Accountant?
Qualified accountants can broaden their financial skillset and explore new career opportunities by adding treasury expertise. Combining treasury and accountancy knowledge can help you stand out and play a bigger role in shaping your organisation’s financial strategy.
If you are ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, or ICAS qualified — or a reciprocal member of one of these bodies* — you may be eligible for exemptions, including a full free-of-charge exemption from the Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals. With further exemptions at higher levels, you could study just 3 units instead of 12 and complete 3 assessments instead of 9 on the pathway to the Diploma in Treasury Management.
Cash Qualifications
Strong cash management knowledge helps professionals make better decisions around liquidity, risk, banking relationships, and financial resilience. For bankers, it can also support more informed client conversations and a deeper understanding of how treasury teams operate in practice.
Award in International Cash Management
Develop the essential skills and knowledge required for a career in international cash management and liquidity.
1–3 months study time
Tactical level
Assessment: One online MCQ
Certificate in International Cash Management
Become a trusted expert, highly valued for your ability to provide solutions and deliver best practice in domestic and international cash management.
6–12 months study time
Operational level
Assessment: One online exam
Sustainable Finance Qualification
Certificate in Sustainable Finance for Treasury
Gain a deeper understanding of sustainability and the fundamental aspects of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) considerations for treasury.
3 months study time
Operational level
Assessment: One online exam
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Why choose an ACT qualification?
Globally recognised
Trusted by treasury and finance professionals around the world.
Built for real-world treasury
Practical, commercially relevant learning you can apply directly in your role.
Structured career progression
A pathway from foundational knowledge through to advanced treasury expertise.
Professional recognition
Once you've qualified and become an ACT member, you'll be able to use internationally recognised designatory letters that demonstrate your professional expertise.
The ACT Difference - The Letters After Your Name
Qualifying with the ACT is just the start of your professional journey with us. By taking up your membership (and renewing it each year) you are eligible to use ACT designatory letters - a mark of distinction on your business card and in your professional title.
It is these letters after your name that will ultimately set you apart; your membership of the chartered body for treasury shows your onward commitment and instils confidence in employers, colleagues and clients alike that you are maintaining the very highest professional standards.
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