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Qualifications

Award in International Cash Management

Build the essential knowledge to support international cash and liquidity management.

About the Qualification

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

You will learn how treasury supports the management of cash and liquidity in international organisations, and develop knowledge of the tools, techniques and products used in cash management.

Perfect if you:

  • want to take the first step towards a career in cash and liquidity management

  • have recently moved into, or want to move into, a cash management role in corporate treasury or wider finance

  • are a banker, relationship manager or consultant who needs to understand international cash management to advise clients effectively.

Before you begin enrolment, have these ready:

Your ACT Learning account details, or the information needed to create an account

Employer VAT number for employer-sponsored entry

What You'll Study

By the end of the qualification, you will understand treasury’s role in international cash management, the effect of cash, debt and working capital on liquidity, and the tools, products and solutions available to organisations.

You will also be able to consider bank accounts and payment systems, cash visibility and forecasting, financial reporting and ratios, and the risks involved in international cash-management activities.

Unit 1

Introduction to International Cash Management

Unit 2

Products and Services for International Cash Management

Unit 3

Cash-Flow Forecasting, Financial Reporting and Risk Management in International Cash Management

Assessment

One online on-demand

Course Sample Materials

Who Can Enrol

There are no entry requirements for the Award in International Cash Management.

If you are looking for a more advanced qualification, explore the Certificate in International Cash Management.

What It Costs

Award in International Cash Management fees are split across three components. Student membership, learning materials, and your assessment fee.

Student Membership

£150

Learning Materials

£905

Bundle discount applies if you purchase the AwardICM and CertICM package = £3,050

Assessment Fee

£160

Your assessment can be booked and paid for at a later date, when you feel prepared and ready to sit the exam.

Fees are subject to the local VAT rate where applicable.

Bundle Discounts: Receive discounted fees on learning material and student membership when you purchase the CertICM and AwardICM at the same time.

Employer Sponsored: all three fees, including student membership, learning materials, and assessment, can be invoiced to your organisation. Speak to the ACT team to arrange employer billing.

Self-funded: student membership and learning materials must be paid upfront. Your assessment can be booked and paid separately when you’re ready.

Bursaries: the ACT Educational Trust offers bursaries to help students from eligible developing countries who cannot self-fund or gain employer sponsorship to study for an ACT qualification. For eligible Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals students, the bursary covers the course fee, student membership fee and assessment fee.

Your Learning Pathway

The Award in International Cash Management is the first step to the full cash management pathway. Passing the qualification qualifies you to enrol in the Certificate in International Cash Management.

AwardICM

Award in International Cash Management

1-3 months

Tactical level

CertICM

Certificate in International Cash Management

6-12 months

Operational level

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.

View the MicroCredential Pathway

Booking for Your Team

We can also deliver cash management learning to companies with teams that are interested in taking either the full qualification or selected units, and tailor it to your business needs.

Treasury team training

Hear from Our Past Students

“My AwardICM has given me greater confidence when it comes to leading conversations with clients.”

Charlotte Thorogood

Read Charlotte's story

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