Whether you're looking to expand your own knowledge or develop the capabilities of your team, MicroCredentials provide a flexible way to build relevant skills, refresh existing knowledge, and explore new areas of treasury, all while fitting around your busy schedule.
These pathways provide the knowledge and skills needed to progress your treasury career, with the flexibility to learn around your professional and personal commitments.
Designed for treasury professionals, those working alongside treasury, and banking professionals looking to strengthen their understanding of corporate treasury. Each MicroTopic gives you the flexibility to focus on the knowledge that’s most useful to you and your role.
Choose from eight individual MicroTopics to develop your treasury knowledge at your own pace or complete all eight to earn the full Certificate in Treasury qualification.
MicroTopics
Capital Markets and Funding
Understand how organisations access and manage financial resources and interact with debt and equity markets.
Study duration: six weeks
Assessment: one exam
Corporate Finance
Explore how financial decisions drive business value, investment evaluation, and strategic performance.
Study duration: six weeks
Assessment: one exam
Debt Management and International Trade
Gain a clear understanding of how organisations manage their funding needs and navigate the complexities of trading internationally.
Study duration: eight weeks
Assessment: one exam
Foreign Exchange and Interest Rate Risk
Gain insight into managing interest rate and currency risk.
Study duration: eight weeks
Assessment: one exam
Principles of Risk Management
Understand how organisations identify, evaluate, and manage a wide range of risks.
Study duration: eight weeks
Assessment: one exam
Treasury Operations and Sustainability
Discover how treasury is becoming more digital, secure, and aligned with sustainability principles.
Study duration: four weeks
Assessment: one exam
Treasury Policy and Regulation
Examine how policies guide treasury decisions and support ethical, reputational best practice.
Study duration: eight weeks
Assessment: one exam
Working Capital and Cash
Gain the tools to forecast, control, and optimise working capital and cash balances.
Study duration: six weeks
Assessment: one exam
Interested in the full qualification?
Study the complete Certificate in Treasury qualification.
Frequently Asked Questions
You may have some questions about the ACT's MicroCredentials. We’ve listed some common questions below, but if you can’t see what you were looking for, please get in touch with our education team at educationsales@treasurers.org.
What is a MicroCredential?
Focused, targeted learning covering a key treasury skill or knowledge area.
How are MicroCredentials different from full qualifications?
They are shorter and more focused but based on the same trusted ACT content. They allow you to take control over your own learning by building towards the Certificate in Treasury over time or upskilling in a specific area of treasury.
How can ACT MicroCredentials help my career?
Learn practical, job-ready skills you can immediately apply in your day-to-day work and demonstrate your commitment to professional development to employers.
Can I tailor my MicroCredential to match my career goals?
Absolutely. Choose MicroTopics that align with your current role or future ambitions, whether that's risk management, liquidity, treasury operations, or corporate finance.
I’ve been working in treasury for a few years, are MicroCredentials still relevant?
Yes. MicroCredentials are perfect for refreshing your skills, deepening expertise in new areas, and staying ahead in a rapidly evolving treasury environment.
Do ACT MicroCredentials count towards CPD requirements?
If you are an ACT Associate Member or Fellow, MicroCredentials can contribute towards your annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
How are MicroCredentials recognised by employers?
Each MicroTopic demonstrates technical competence and practical knowledge, building your credibility and professional profile within the community.
Can I purchase multiple MicroTopics of the full set to complete the Certificate in Treasury?
If you are booking more than one MicroTopic and prefer that they do not begin at the same time, we can stagger your start dates to help ensure you have the full allotted time to complete each one successfully. After placing your booking, please email education@treasurers.org and let us know which MicroTopic you would like to begin first. Once you finish that topic, you can contact us again to activate the next one and continue this process until all topics have been completed. This approach ensures you receive full access for each MicroTopic.
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