CertBALM®

ALMA’s EDUCATION PATHWAY

We have put together this career journey framework which sets out how we think ALMA can partner a treasury career, from graduate to senior leaders.  

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MARCH 2026

CertBALM® Qualification

March 2026.
Expression of interest form has now closed.
We will be touch regarding confirmation of
places for March 2026 in the Autumn.

 March Fact Sheet

 March register your interest

 March Study Guide

 March Syllabus

SEPTEMBER 2025 / 2026

CertBALM® Qualification

September 2025. Date and details here

This course is now fully booked.

September 2026
Expression of interest form will open in the Autumn.

 September Fact Sheet

 September register your interest

 September Study Guide

 September Syllabus

 Terms and Conditions.
Updated March 2025

 Frequently Asked Questions.
Updated February 2025

The CertBALM® has been designed to:

Provide a benchmark qualification in bank and building society asset and liability management and be a standalone qualification which is recognised by the banking industry.

It is benchmarked to a Level 6 qualification – equivalent to final years honours degree – and equates to 200 hours of learning over a period of 6 months.

CertBALM ® SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

JOHN CUMMINS AWARD WINNERS

CertBALM®

I was impressed by the high quality of the content, delivery, and breadth of topics covered by the CertBALM® qualification.  It’s genuinely fast-paced and highly challenging, but the widely experienced tutors bring colour and context to every subject and make it a real pleasure to undertake. My personal highlight was…
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CertBALM®

“A colleague recommended CertBALM® to me and, after reading through the syllabus, I knew it would be a fantastic course to support my career in Treasury. Whilst the course can be intense at times, the depth and breadth of knowledge shared has been second to none. Tutors are experts in…
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CertBALM®

“There is no doubt that the CertBALM® qualification improved my understanding of ALM, both holistically and the individual components, which I was able to use in my role immediately, even before the completion of the course.”

CertBALM®

“CertBALM® is an extremely useful qualification for anyone who is wishing to or currently working in the banking industry. The material for the course is extremely well structured with excellent practical examples. The tutors involved in the course are first class and the ‘online residential’ was well conducted. I would…
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CertBALM®

“I found the CertBALM® course incredibly useful and would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of treasury. I would definitely recommend the course to anyone who wants to have key understanding of the core areas of treasury and to a build their personal brand by expanding…
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“From first taking up the CertBALM® course only nine months into my Treasury role, today I am confident I have been equipped with the most relevant certificate in Banking ALM that will allow me to build a strong career in the field and hopefully one day, with experience, become a…
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CertBALM®

“The CertBALM® has really expanded my understanding of the treasury function and opened my eyes to areas I wasn’t familiar with; so much so that I have already moved jobs internally to an area I wouldn’t have considered 6 months ago! This is a fantastic course for anyone wishing to…
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