Grants Management Certificate Program (Self-Paced)
IDGMSP

• Define common types of grants and grant‑related terminology
• Interpret common administrative and cost requirements within the new uniform grants management requirements
• Distinguish between the phases of the budget process and how grant budgets are developed
• Develop procedures for assessing risk relating to your program
• Address high‑risk issues through developing, implementing, and evaluating agency/programmatic internal controls
• Understand and apply various sanctions and other remedies for instances of non‑compliance
• Apply OPM’s general and professional competencies to grants management

• Summarize the key legislation that underpins federal assistance programs.
• Explain the structure, purpose, and intent of the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) subparts A-D.
• Explain the structure, purpose, and intent of the Uniform Guidance appendices. 
• Distinguish between types of assistance and award instruments.
• Apply core administrative, financial, and audit requirements across the grant lifecycle.
• Translate regulatory requirements into day-to-day grants management practices.
• Strengthen policy writing, procedure design, and award management through practical application of the Uniform Guidance.

• Summarize the core cost principles of allowability, allocability, and reasonableness.
• Distinguish between direct and indirect costs within federal grant budgets.
• Evaluate selected items of cost under Subpart E of 2 CFR 200.
• Apply documentation practices that support consistent and defensible cost decisions.
• Prescribe internal control measures to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Practice applying cost principles through targeted discussions and case-based exercises.

• Conduct fraud-focused risk assessments in the context of federal grants.
• Design monitoring processes that emphasize prevention and include actionable steps.
• Evaluate internal controls to identify gaps and vulnerabilities.
• Apply fraud detection techniques through case-based exercises.
• Analyze real-world scenarios to identify how fraud could have been prevented or detected.
• Build a practical toolkit for reducing fraud risk across awards and subawards.

• Define risk in the context of grants management and oversight.
• Explain legislative and administrative requirements for internal controls.
• Describe how risk and internal controls are connected throughout the assistance lifecycle.
• Translate internal control frameworks into practical grants management activities.
• Design, document, and test controls that promote compliance and performance.
• Apply best practices for monitoring and oversight through case-based exercises.
• Link Green Book principles to grant management by ensuring control activities align with compliance requirements, allowable costs, and program objectives.
• Apply risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities in grant spending, reporting, and subrecipient monitoring.
• Document and monitor control activities (e.g., approvals, reconciliations, and segregation of duties) to strengthen accountability for grant funds.
• Use ongoing evaluation and corrective actions to address internal control deficiencies and demonstrate compliance with federal standards.

• Explain legislative requirements that govern monitoring and internal controls.
• Define key terms related to monitoring, risk assessment, and internal control.
• Describe both programmatic and fiscal monitoring techniques.
• Outline the benefits and essential steps of conducting site visits.
• Develop recommendations and procedures for effective grant closeout.
• Summarize responsibilities for pass-through monitoring and closeout compliance.

Learn the full grants management lifecycle, from award to close-out, while understanding the auditor's role in assessing compliance and performance. This course provides strategies for developing audit objectives, identifying issues, and offering constructive feedback.

• Understanding the grants management process and regulatory requirements.
• Developing audit objectives and procedures for compliance and performance.
• Applying cost principles and performance measurement techniques.
• Providing constructive feedback and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Conducting audits through case studies and practical exercises.