Description:
Receive a strong introduction to the federal budget process. Gain a firm understanding of what a budget is, how a budget is prepared, the composition of the federal budget, and the role of federal financial management professionals. Learn how key legislation is changing, how the federal budget is developed and executed, and the resulting impact on the nation's financial and program resources. This course contains practical case exercises that can be completed using Microsoft Excel. If available, please bring a laptop containing Excel software to class with you. If you do not have access to a laptop, or you do not have a basic knowledge of Excel, the exercises can be completed using a hand calculator. This course is part of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Program and Management Analysis.Duration:
3 days
Level:
FoundationalWho Should Attend?
Federal personnel who would benefit from an overview of the federal budget process and the procedures for formulating, justifying, and executing their organizations' budgets.Credits:
1.8 CEU's, 24 CPE'sLearning Outcomes:
Demonstrate that you are ready for increased budget responsibilities
State common budget terms and use them appropriately
Identify key characteristics of object class budgets and program budgets
Provide valuable assistance to your supervisors in constructing an operating budget
Use valuable techniques for estimating costs
Estimate staff salaries, travel, and contract costs with confidence
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Other Recommended Courses:
- Financial Management Bootcamp for New Federal Managers (FINC7010)
- Federal Budget Process (BUDG7103)
- Introduction to Financial Management (FINC7000)