Budget Justification and Presentation Course (Self-Paced)
IDBUDG7102SP

Self-paced online training with expert support

Discover the most effective techniques for crafting persuasive federal budget justifications and presenting them to stakeholders with confidence. This course covers analysis, writing, formatting, and communication strategies for success.

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This course includes

  • 24 hours of project-based training from experts
  • Answers from real instructors
  • Proprietary workbook included
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Learn at an accredited institution
  • Credits: 24 CPEs

Develop a strong foundation in the principles of effective budget justification and presentation, with a focus on analyzing budget submissions and preparing narrative descriptions. You'll come away ready to use results-based budgeting to justify a program in line with the requirements of the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) and the 2010 GPRA Modernization Act (GPRAMA). Along the way, you'll pick up practical presentation tips that help you stay focused and set you up for positive outcomes.

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This course has a prerequisite

You should have prior experience with federal budget processes, including analyzing financial data, applying performance metrics, aligning budget requests with strategic goals, and preparing written justifications or reports for diverse stakeholders.

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