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Qualifications

Become a Qualified Treasury Professional

Globally recognised credentials that rank higher than accountancy qualifications and open doors throughout your career.

Global recognised

Accepted by employers globally

Career progression

Each qualification unlocks the next membership grade

Flexible study

Study in full or via bite-sized MicroCredentials

Join a global community

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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.

Two pathways. One profession

Whether you’re building a treasury career or specialising in cash management, there’s a pathway for you. All qualifications are standalone.

Treasury Qualifications

Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals

CertTF

No entry requirements

Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals

CertTF

No entry requirements

Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals

CertTF

No entry requirements

CertT MicroCredential Pathway: This qualification can be broken down into eight individual MicroTopics, letting you study one topic at a time and build toward the full qualification at your own pace.

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Cash Management Qualifications

AwardICM

Award in International Cash Management

1-3 months

Tactical level

CertICM

Certificate in International Cash Management

6-12 months

Available as five MicroTopics

CertICM MicroCredential Pathway: This qualification can be broken down into five individual MicroTopics, letting you study one topic at a time and build toward the full qualification at your own pace.

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Qualifications

Certificate in International Cash Management

The Certificate in International Cash Management (CertICM) gives you a practical understanding of how treasury teams manage liquidity, funding, working capital, and risk in a global business environment.

Duration: 6-12 months

Type of study: One online exam

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Certificate in Treasury

The Certificate in Treasury (CertT) develops the knowledge and practical skills needed to work effectively in operational treasury.

Duration: 6-12 months

Type of study: One online exam per unit

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Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals

The Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals (CertTF) is an entry-level qualification for people who want to understand treasury, corporate finance, and financial markets.

Duration: 1-3 months

Type of study: One online exam

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Diploma in Treasury Management

The Diploma in Treasury Management (AMCT) is for professionals who have a thorough working knowledge of treasury principles and concepts.

Duration: 12-18 months

Type of study: Three exams and one mini-dissertation

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Award in International Cash Management

The Award in International Cash Management (AwardICM) is an introductory qualification in international cash and liquidity management.

Duration: 1-3 months

Type of study: One online exam

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Diploma in Treasury Management - Accountants Pathway

The Diploma in Treasury Management (AMCT) is for professionals who have a thorough working knowledge of treasury principles and concepts.

Duration: 12-18 months

Type of study: Three exams and one mini-dissertation

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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.

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.