Annually, the federal government awards approximately $675 billion in grants to state and local governments. Since grants management has evolved in a decentralized manner, the subject can be daunting to master.
This program is focused on the training needs Federal assistance grantees, pass-through entities, grant managers, grant specialists, Federal program and project staff (including individuals in the GS-1109 classification series), monitoring officials, and auditors whose duties include compliance testing and internal control certifications. In addition, attorneys with suspension/debarment responsibilities.
The content focuses on both technical competencies as well as professional business competencies identified by the Office of Personnel Management.
Participants should expect to compete the program within two (2) years.
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.
Unit 1 3 Days
Unit 2 2 Days
Unit 3 2 Days
Unit 4 2 Days
Learn to spot red flags, test controls, and implement practical prevention/detection steps to protect federal grant funds. Designed for professionals who manage, oversee, or support federal assistance programs.
Unit 5 1 Day
Unit 6 1 Day
Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.
Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.
The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student
Directly addressing the day-to-day challenges of federal employees.
Your trusted training partner, equipping public service professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in their roles and drive meaningful impact.
Attend this certificate program in-person in Washington, DC or Live Online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
At Graduate School USA, you’ll learn in small groups and receive personalized attention.
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our DC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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