Progress your career and your team with a globally recognised treasury qualification
Advance your treasury expertise with the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT).
Designed in collaboration with industry experts and aligned to the ACT competency framework, our qualifications equip you with practical, real-world skills that employers value in today’s fast-moving treasury environment.
How does the ACT complement your CertBALM®?
While the CertBALM® focuses on treasury management within financial institutions, ACT qualifications broaden your perspective across the wider corporate treasury landscape.
For CertBALM® holders, ACT qualifications offer a clear progression pathway, building on your existing expertise while strengthening both your technical knowledge and strategic capability.
Together, ALMA and the ACT share a common purpose: to raise the profile of treasury, promote best practice, and strengthen the profession for the global finance community.
Your ACT qualification pathway after CertBALM®
All ACT qualifications are developed by treasury professionals, for treasury professionals - ensuring that what you learn is current, relevant, and immediately applicable in the workplace.
Fast-track route for CertBALM® holders
If you have completed the CertBALM®, you can take advantage of a fast-track route through ACT qualifications, with exemptions that recognise your prior learning and help you progress more quickly.
Certificate in Treasury (CertT)
Develop a deeper understanding of cash and liquidity management, corporate finance, risk management, and the technology, ethics, and governance that influence every treasury decision.
Exemptions apply:
If you have completed the CertBALM®, you are exempt from the Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals (CertTF) and can progress directly to the Certificate in Treasury.
MicroCredential pathway available: An alternative, flexible route to achieving the CertT. Study one topic at a time and build toward the full qualification in manageable steps that fit around your commitments.
Diploma in Treasury Management (AMCT)
Designed for professionals seeking to deepen their technical expertise and progress into senior or strategic treasury roles.
Exemptions apply:
CertBALM® holders are exempt from Units 4a and 4b of the Diploma in Treasury Management, recognising prior learning and accelerating your progression.
This means you only need to complete Units 1, 2 and 3 to achieve the Diploma in Treasury Management, achieving the diploma in less time.
How you learn
All qualifications are delivered online through our study site, giving you:
Flexible, self-paced study
Access to student forums and tutor support
Online assessments available on demand, at a time that suits you
It’s learning designed to fit around your work and life.
Why qualify with the ACT?
Gain an internationally recognised qualification
Build your professional network across multiple industries
Apply new skills in your role from day one
Stand out in a competitive job market with recognised credentials and up-to- date industry knowledge
Motivate and retain your team by investing in their professional development
Access your ALMA discount
You and your team are eligible for 10% off all ACT Education products. Simply use the code ALMA10 at the end of the booking form to apply your discount.If you’d like guidance on which qualification is right for you or your team, contact us at educationsales@treasurers.org