CMALT Support

This page provides an overview of support available and answers to frequently asked questions. A good place to start is downloading the CMALT Prospectus to find out more. 

CMALT submission windows

We are currently open for submissions. Please submit your portfolio here. 

Please note, from 7 January 2025, we will no longer have submission windows. Candidates will be able to submit any time as part of a year-long trial.

CMALT candidate guidance and support

Please refer to the guidance documentation for your chosen pathway. This detailed documents covers all elements that you will need to cover in order to submit your portfolio. 

 

The 'Your guide to Certified Membership of ALT' online course for candidates has been designed as a 6-week course that can be completed from start to finish or as a resource candidates can dip in and out of depending on their needs. Each week focuses on one of the CMALT core areas and includes guidance and advise from existing holders and assessors. 

 

CMALT portfolio register

There are examples of CMALT Holder portfolios that are available portfolios openly for ALT Members . You can search for portfolios with different specialisms, by sector or job role.   You will need to be logged in to the ALT website as a Member to view the list of shared CMALT portfolios.

 

CMALT webinars for candidates

CMALT webinars provide information and support to candidates starting on and/or aiming to complete their portfolios in the next few months. They provide an overview of the submission process, advice on how to complete a portfolio and an opportunity to see how the assessment process works. There is also time for individual questions at the end of each session. 

Find out dates and book your place.

Maintaining your certified status

To maintain your certified status you need to submit a revised portfolio every 3 years and pay your annual certified membership fee. This becomes due one year after your initial certification date. Certified Holders names can be found on the Certified Holders List on the ALT Website.

 

CMALT holders: revising your portfolio every 3 years

CMALT portfolios should be updated and reviewed every three years. CMALT Holders are notified when they are due to submit updates for the portfolio review. There is no charge for the process, but your Certified Membership must be current. 

 

CMALT assessors 

CMALT is a peer-assessed accreditation scheme and assessors play an important role and carry out assessments as part of their continued professional development. Please visit our CMALT Assessors page for more information and support. 

 

CMALT Accelerator workshops

We are able to offer an optional 1-day standalone workshop designed to help CMALT candidates fast-track work on their portfolio in order to submit it to peer review. The workshop will provide tailored support for individuals as well as peer support in a group of CMALT candidates all working towards CMALT accreditation.  The workshop day has both live sessions and asynchronous activities scheduled and concludes with networking opportunities with other candidates. The first half of the day is focused on strategies for writing specific portfolio sections, including practical examples from accredited portfolios. The afternoon session provides time for individual support and a peer review exercise. 

To express an interest in attending a CMALT Accelerator workshop, or to arrange a Workshop for a group of candidates, please email cmalt@alt.ac.uk.

Candidate Testimonials

"The workshop was full of really useful information, brilliantly presented and brilliantly paced - and provided such a valuable and supportive space to explore the CMALT process". ~ Jen McParland

“This compact and hands-on workshop has helped me to reflect, fast progress and become confident in my writing. I would recommend the workshop to anyone who is preparing for their CMALT portfolios. Many thanks to Maren and Debbie. With your advice and support, I was able to submit my portfolio for assessment in January 2021” ~ Dr Jin Tan

 
Read Dr Jin Tan's Blog Post in relation to her experience

 

Archive of Previous Guidelines

For reference only, we also provide the previous versions of guidance below: