Underpinned by the ACT Competency Framework, our globally recognised qualifications provide a structured pathway from foundational knowledge through to advanced technical expertise, giving both individuals and employers a trusted benchmark for professional development.
Whether you are starting out in treasury, building on your operational experience, or ready to deepen your technical expertise, there is an ACT qualification to support your next step.
Why it matters: ACT qualifications are built for real-world treasury. They are designed to reflect the skills needed to manage cash, risk and liquidity in today’s financial markets — and once you qualify and take up ACT membership, your designatory letters become a recognised mark of professional distinction.
The Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals (CertTF)
The exciting first step into treasury, corporate finance, and financial markets. You will gain the essential foundational knowledge and tactical ‘hands-on’ treasury skills.
The Certificate in Treasury (CertT)
Become a trusted treasury professional, relied upon for your operational competencies and technical know-how.
Flexible study option: Also available through MicroCredentials, so you can study in smaller steps and build towards the full qualification.
View the MicroCredential Pathway
The Diploma in Treasury Management (AMCT)
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.
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.
Why choose an ACT qualification?
Frequently Asked Questions
You may have some questions about ACT qualifications. 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 Sales team at educationsales@treasurers.org.
General questions
Is the ACT globally recognised?
Yes, the ACT is proud to have been delivering internationally recognised qualifications since 1982.
We set the global benchmark for treasury excellence and lead the profession through our internationally recognised qualifications. We do this by defining standards of good practice and by championing continuing professional development.
I can’t pay for my qualification by credit card. How can I book?
Please email the Education Sales team at educationsales@treasurers.org to discuss your options.
What is the difference between a training course and a qualification?
If you are seeking professional development and need to fill a skills gap, you can attend an online training course or take an online eLearning course.
Both are shorter options than embarking on one of our qualifications and can be completed in a couple of hours or days.
Training and eLearning courses are not accredited.
Can I study from anywhere in the world?
Yes, you can study our qualifications and eLearning courses from anywhere in the world.
The learning materials for our qualifications and eLearning courses are delivered online through the ACT Learning study site, meaning you can access learning content wherever you are and have the flexibility to study when and where you want.
Studying
I don’t know which qualification is right for me. How can I decide?
We offer a progressive learning path for those choosing treasury. Our qualifications are mapped to four treasury job levels of the ACT Competency Framework: tactical, operational, managerial and strategic.
Whether you decide to take the Treasury or Cash Management pathway, there is a qualification to suit your needs at whatever level you are at.
On each qualification page on our Learning study site, there is a ‘Check it’s right for you’ section which lists some of the reasons why you should enrol onto that qualification.
Please also see our qualifications pathway page for further details. You can also request a free sample of the study materials for all our qualifications.
How long will it take me to complete my qualification?
The length of time you will have access to your learning materials on the Learning study site will depend on which qualification you are enrolled onto.
For example, you can complete the learning for all units of the Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals in 1–3 months, so the 6-month learning licence gives you plenty of time to choose when you want to sit your assessment.
Treasury qualifications
Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals – You will have a 6-month learning licence, but you can plan your study time and complete the qualification in 1 to 3 months.
Certificate in Treasury – You will have an 18-month learning licence, but you can plan your study time and complete the qualification in 9 to 12 months.
Diploma in Treasury Management – You will have a 24-month learning licence, but you can plan your study time and complete the qualification in 12 to 18 months.
Diploma in Treasury Management (Accountants) – You will have a 15-month learning licence, but you can plan your study time and complete the qualification in 12 to 15 months.
Cash Management qualifications
Award in International Cash Management – You will have a 6-month learning licence, but you can plan your study time and complete the qualification in 1 to 3 months.
Certificate in International Cash Management – You will have an 18-month learning licence, but you can use the study guide to help plan your study time and complete the qualification in 6 months.
Award & Certificate in International Cash Management Package (when purchased together) – You will have a 24-month learning licence to complete both qualifications, but you can plan your study time and complete the qualification in 1 to 3 months.
What will I receive once I have completed my qualification?
Treasury qualifications
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Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals – You will receive a Digital Badge of Completion plus a digital Certificate.
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Certificate in Treasury – You will receive a Digital Certificate and Badge of Completion, plus a Unit Certificate for each individual unit.
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Diploma in Treasury Management – You will receive a hard copy Certificate, Digital Certificate and Badge of Completion, plus a Unit Certificate for each individual unit.
Cash Management qualifications
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Award in International Cash Management – You will receive a Digital Badge of Completion plus a digital Certificate.
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Certificate in International Cash Management – You will receive a Digital Certificate and Badge of Completion, plus a result.
Do I have to take the units in any order?
Treasury qualifications
Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals – Our advice is to learn the three units in order.
Certificate in Treasury – We strongly recommend that you learn Unit 1 first, and then work through the other four units in order.
Diploma in Treasury Management – We strongly recommend that you learn units 1 and 2 before unit 3. You can take units 4A and 4B before or after unit 3.
Cash Management qualifications
Award in International Cash Management – Our advice is to learn the three units in order.
Certificate in International Cash Management – We strongly recommend that you learn unit 1 first and then work through the other five units in order.
Exemptions
Are there any exemptions available?
Yes, you may be eligible for an exemption from one or more qualifications or from units of a qualification.
This will depend on your work experience or the current qualification(s) you hold.
Please see the entry requirements section of the qualification you are interested in for further information, or visit the qualifications page:
When should I purchase my exemptions?
You can purchase your exemptions when you first book onto the qualification. You will need to purchase all relevant exemptions before you become ACT qualified.
If you are applying for direct entry onto the Diploma in Treasury Management, you must purchase all relevant exemptions before, or at the same time as, booking onto the qualification.
If I am eligible for a full exemption from an ACT qualification, will I receive a certificate and can I use the designatory letters after my name?
No.
If you are eligible for a full exemption for any of our qualifications, you will not need to study or take any assessments, so you will not be able to use the designatory letters after your name and you will not receive a certificate for that qualification.