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Federal Accounting

  • Federal Accounting Standards Course

    • IDACCT7102
    • Weekdays only
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    Explore federal accounting mandates—including FASAB updates and CFO Act requirements—for accurate financial reporting and compliance.

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  • G-Invoicing and the Intragovernmental Transaction Process Course

    • IDACCT8250
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how G-Invoicing fits into the full intragovernmental transaction lifecycle, including the development of interagency agreements, billing and reconciliation activities, internal controls, and audit-ready execution.

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  • Government Standard General Ledger Course

    • IDACCT8100
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how the U.S. Government Standard General Ledger supports agency financial reporting and compliance under key federal laws.

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  • Advanced Federal Accounting Course

    • IDACCT8004
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Deepen your knowledge of federal accounting standards and funds control in financial reporting and decision support.

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  • Introduction to Federal Accounting Course

    • IDACCT7001
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Build a strong foundation in federal accounting by mastering key concepts, financial management practices, and reporting standards.

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  • Federal Activity Costing, Analysis & Reporting Course

    • IDACCT8010
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand how to analyze and report the costs of federal programs and activities using structured costing methods such as Activity-Based Costing and Earned Value Management.

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  • Understanding Federal Financial Statements Course

    • IDFINC8103
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Explore how federal financial statements are prepared, structured, and used under laws like the CFO Act and FFMIA.

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Financial Management Certificates

  • Master Certificate in Federal Financial Management Level I Certificate Program

    • IDMCFFM1.CP
    • Weekdays only
    • 15 Days
    • Open to beginners
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Develop core competencies in federal accounting, budgeting, financial management, and appropriations law.

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  • Master Certificate in Federal Financial Management - Level IV Certificate Program

    • IDMCFFM4.1.CP
    • Weekdays only
    • 13 Days
    • Open to beginners
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    This capstone-level certificate course prepares seasoned federal financial professionals to lead teams and supervise operations within the federal financial management environment. Learn leadership, strategic decision-making, and advanced financial oversight.

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  • Master Certificate in Federal Financial Management Level II Certificate Program

    • IDMCFFM2.CP
    • Weekdays only
    • 14 Days
    • Open to beginners
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Gain advanced planning, budgeting, and decision support skills tailored for federal financial professionals with four or more years of experience.

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  • Master Certificate in Federal Financial Management Level III Certificate Program

    • IDMCFFM3.2.CP
    • Weekdays only
    • 15 Days
    • Open to beginners
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Deepen your expertise in federal financial analysis, budget justification, and resource management to support strategic decision-making.

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Federal Appropriations Law

  • Federal Appropriations Law Course

    • IDFINC7100
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to correctly interpret and apply federal appropriations law to the use of appropriated funds, using the GAO Red Book as the authoritative text.

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  • Advanced Appropriations Law Course

    • IDFINC9100
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Build expertise in complex federal appropriations law through guided research and case analysis of funding decisions.

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  • Federal Appropriations Law Refresher and Update Course

    • IDFINC8147
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Get up-to-date on changes to appropriations law, recent GAO decisions, and Antideficiency Act implications.

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  • DoD Fiscal Law Principles Course

    • IDFINC8200
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Build expertise in Department of Defense fiscal law by learning how DoD-specific authorities, exceptions, and appropriations law principles guide legal fund usage.

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  • Antideficiency Act Course

    • IDFINC7207
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    Build procedural knowledge to prevent, detect, and report Antideficiency Act violations using real-world legal standards and case-based exercises.

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  • Appropriations Law for Reimbursements, Revolving Funds, and User Fees Course

    • IDFINC9115
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Master the complex rules governing federal interagency transfers, revolving funds, reimbursements, and user fees under GAO principles.

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Federal Budgeting

  • Independent Government Cost Estimation (IGCE) Course

    • IDFINC7030
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    This three-day course helps acquisition, financial, budget, and program professionals develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) that are accurate, defensible, and FAR-compliant. Participants learn to build a fair and reasonable cost baseline that withstands audit and protest scrutiny.

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  • Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) Refresher Course

    • IDFINC7020
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Stop guessing and start estimating — build accurate, defensible, FAR-compliant Independent Government Cost Estimates in a single day.

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  • Budget Execution Course

    • IDBUDG7100
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Students will review current budget execution policy and guidance published in OMB’s Circular A-11; learn about the principles of purpose, time, and amount that govern how federal agencies can properly use appropriated funds, ensuring compliance with legal and budgetary constraints; and the relationship between performance plans/goals and operating budgets.

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  • Budget Formulation Course

    • IDBUDG7101
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to create accurate, defensible budgets that align with federal regulations and strategic goals.

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  • Budget Justification and Presentation Course

    • IDBUDG7102
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how to justify program funding requests effectively using performance data and decision-quality visuals.

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  • Congressional Budget Process Course

    • IDBUDG8175
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand the congressional budget process, including budget resolutions, authorizations, appropriations, and reconciliation.

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  • DHS Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) Course

    • IDBUDG8103
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    This course provides students with an enhanced working knowledge of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) process to plan and program for its future activities, and then to develop, justify, and execute the department’s portion of the United States government budget. 

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  • Federal Budget Analysis Using Microsoft Excel Course

    • IDBUDG8150
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to conduct performance-based budget analysis and visualization using advanced Excel tools tailored to federal budgeting needs.

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  • Federal Budgeting for Non-Budgeting Personnel Course

    • IDBUDG7000
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain a foundational understanding of the federal budget process, including preparation, execution, and financial management.

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  • Federal Budget Process

    • IDBUDG7103
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain general understanding of the federal budget process, including Congressional and OMB laws, framework and responsibilities, budgetary and proprietary principles, financial reporting requirements, and general budget compliance. Designed for federal finance and budget professionals, program and project managers, management staff impacting financial and budget operations.

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  • AI for Federal Cost Estimation and Analysis Course

    • IDTECH9036
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Apply AI tools to strengthen cost estimation, economic analysis, and capital planning workflows while maintaining compliance with GAO and OMB standards.

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  • Introduction to Federal Budgeting Course

    • IDBUDG7001
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain a foundational understanding of the federal budget process, including budget preparation, appropriation types, and performance measurement.

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  • Planning, Budgeting, and Performance Measurement Course

    • IDBUDG8180
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Understand how performance measurement connects to strategic planning and budget decision-making under GPRA, GPRAMA, and OMB Circular A‑11.

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  • Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) Course

    • IDBUDG8000
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain an understanding of how DoD’s PPBE system integrates planning, resourcing, and execution in the defense budgeting cycle.

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  • Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) Army Course

    • IDBUDG8001
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 5 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how DoD and Army PPBE systems integrate mission planning, acquisition, budgeting, and execution to manage resources across defense organizations.

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  • AI for Federal Budget Formulation and Execution Course

    • IDTECH9040
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Strengthen federal budget formulation, execution, and funds management workflows using AI tools while maintaining compliance with appropriations law and safeguarding sensitive fiscal data.

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Financial Management and Executive Financial Management

  • Assessing Financial-Related Activities and Controls Course

    • IDAUDT8811
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to audit financial-related functions such as budgeting, procurement, and property control using both systems-procedure and results-outcome methods.

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  • Data Analytic Tools for Financial Management Course

    • IDFINC8900
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Acquire hands‑on methods and tools to analyze financial data, detect anomalies, and enhance oversight across fiscal operations.

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  • Decision Support Analytics Course

    • IDFINC8120
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Strengthen your decision-making by applying structured analytics to financial and performance data in government contexts.

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  • Defense Working Capital Funds Course

    • IDFINC9000
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn the goals, roles, and activities of the Defense Working Capital Funds (DWCF) and how they function in the Federal Government. Utilize a revolving fund concept in designing a business-like enterprise to operate within the Department of Defense (DoD) environment.

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  • Effective Audit Resolution, Follow-up and Implementation Course

    • IDAUDT8034
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Master the processes of audit resolution, follow-up, and implementation to ensure accountability and improve operational performance.

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  • Essential Tools for Executive Strategic and Policy Planning Course

    • IDFINC9020
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    Government agency leaders at all levels need to constantly define the mission direction, performance goals, and policies to reflect changing needs and expectations of the citizens they serve, as well as align functions and policies to efficiently and effectively achieve those objectives. This course provides several tools and approaches, including SWOT analysis, PESTEL analysis, and logic models, to engage stakeholders, assess the changing external environment for policy planning and performance alignment.

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  • Federal Budgeting, Execution, and Accounting: The Relationship Course

    • IDFINC8300
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Explore how budgeting, spending controls, and accounting functions interconnect to support effective financial stewardship in federal agencies.

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  • AI for Federal Travel and Charge Card Management Course

    • IDTECH9034
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to apply AI tools to streamline travel voucher review, strengthen charge card oversight, and ensure FTR compliance while safeguarding sensitive traveler data.

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  • Financial Management Bootcamp for New Federal Managers Course

    • IDFINC7010
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Acquire essential federal financial management knowledge to manage budget, accounting, and stewardship responsibilities confidently as a new manager.

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  • Introduction to Financial Management Course

    • IDFINC7000
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles, federal budgeting, and performance measurement.

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  • What an Audit Means to You: Working with the Auditors and Surviving an Audit Course

    • IDFINC8010
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    Most government managers, program managers, contract officers and grant managers will be subject to an audit either required by law, requested by stakeholders or selected by an audit oversight organization. Audits are part of the internal control process to ensure accountability in the use of public funds and promote economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and integrity of government operations. Prepare for and survive an audit for a positive outcome by understanding how audits work, what auditors do, your role in the audit process in providing necessary records and reports, and in responding to results of the audit. This is a must-have one-day seminar for meeting legal, regulatory, policy and process requirements of audits.

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  • Strategic Spending Executive Seminar: Intelligent Funds Management in Challenging Times Course

    • IDFINC9005
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    Develop advanced strategies for directing federal funds during tight budgets, year‑end pressures, or continuing resolutions to support mission delivery effectively.

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  • Intermediate Decision Support Analytics Course

    • IDFINC9150
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Sharpen your skills in financial and performance analytics to support evidence-based decision-making using structured, defensible analytical methods.

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  • Non-Defense Working Capital Funds Course

    • IDFINC9250
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Build a working knowledge of revolving fund operations in civilian federal agencies, including budgeting, cost accounting, and rate stabilization.

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  • Data Analytic Tools for Financial Management Course

    • IDFINC8900
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Acquire hands‑on methods and tools to analyze financial data, detect anomalies, and enhance oversight across fiscal operations.

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  • Activity Costing Executive Seminar for Performance Accountability Course

    • IDFINC9010
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    Executives and decision makers need to know what projects, processes, activities, and programs cost to make the best use of limited resources in achieving efficient and effective operations while promoting a performance accountability culture. This seminar is an essential overview for understanding and applying activity based costing to data-driven planning and actions.

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  • AI for Federal Financial Reporting and Audit Readiness Course

    • IDTECH9045
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Enhance federal financial reporting accuracy and audit readiness by applying AI tools to accounting standards research, financial statement analysis, and internal control assessment while maintaining compliance with federal reporting requirements.

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Federal Travel Regulations

  • Travel Regulations for Non-Defense Agencies, FTR Course (TDY and PCS)

    • IDFINC.P1
    • Weekdays only
    • 6 Days
    • Open to beginners
    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Learn federal travel rules governing both temporary duty (TDY) and permanent change of station (PCS) for civilian travel under FTR Chapters 300–304.

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  • Travel Regulations for Defense Agencies, JTR Course (TDY and PCS)

    • IDFINC.P2
    • Weekdays only
    • 6 Days
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    • 1:1 Mentoring

    Master the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) for both temporary duty (TDY) and permanent change of station (PCS) travel in the Department of Defense.

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  • Travel Regulations for Non-Defense Agencies, FTR Course (TDY Only)

    • IDFINC7213
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
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    Master the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) for temporary duty (TDY) travel, including allowances, reimbursements, and compliance for non-DoD agencies.

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  • Travel Regulations for Non-Defense Agencies, FTR Course (PCS Only)

    • IDFINC7104
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn federal travel regulations covering both temporary duty (TDY) and permanent change of station (PCS) travel policies specific to non‑DoD agencies.

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  • Travel Regulations for Defense Agencies, JTR Course (TDY Only)

    • IDFINC7215
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Master the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) for temporary duty (TDY) travel, including allowances, reimbursements, and compliance for Department of Defense personnel.

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  • Travel Regulations for Defense Agencies, JTR Course (PCS Only)

    • IDFINC8230
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Master the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves with expert-led training tailored for DoD civilian employees.

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Federal Financial Management Related Courses

  • AI for Financial Services Course

    • IDAI14
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Use Claude to streamline financial services drafting, analysis, and documentation with a personalized workflow that supports client communications, portfolio reporting, compliance work, and professional review.

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  • Data Storytelling with Excel Course

    • IDTECH7080
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Transform raw data into compelling visual stories using Excel's most powerful tools, from Pivot Tables and charts to AI-assisted analysis.

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  • Army Managers' Internal Control Administrators' Course

    • IDAUDT9015
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    This two-day seminar provides the detailed guidance you need to carry out your roles and responsibilities as an Army Internal Control Administrator. It covers the current statutory and regulatory requirements of the Army's Internal Control Program as well as other pertinent guidance. You will fully grasp the underlying Army philosophy on internal controls, the major elements of the Army Managers' Internal Control Program, basic responsibilities of key players in the process, and GAO Internal Control Standards, as well as Enterprise Risk Management. By completing practical exercises, you will gain experience in conducting internal control evaluations and identifying control weaknesses. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 1.

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  • Cost-Benefit Analysis Workshop Course

    • IDPGMT8100
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn the fundamentals of cost-benefit analysis to evaluate projects, make informed decisions, and present actionable recommendations.

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  • Descriptive Statistics for Data Analysis Course

    • IDPGMT8200
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain foundational statistical skills using measures such as averages, proportions, and variability to interpret data effectively.

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  • Enterprise Risk Management: Executive Seminar for Resource Managers Course

    • IDFINC8912
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Open to beginners

    Explore systemic risk, internal controls, and strategic decision-making to support high-performance operations through enterprise risk management tailored for federal resource managers.

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  • Inferential Statistics for Data Analysis Course

    • IDPGMT9200
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Develop the ability to draw valid conclusions and make predictions from sample data using inferential statistical methods.

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  • Manager's and Auditor's Roles in Assessing Internal Control Course

    • IDAUDT8003
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Understand the roles of managers and auditors in assessing and reporting on internal controls to ensure compliance with federal standards.

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  • Detection and Prevention of Fraud Course

    • IDAUDT8004
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn to detect and prevent fraud with practical tools, legal insights, and proven audit techniques.

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  • The Governmental Audit: From Planning to Reporting Course

    • IDAUDT8032
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Gain a comprehensive understanding of the governmental audit process, from planning to reporting, through hands-on case studies.

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  • G-Invoicing and the Intragovernmental Transaction Process Course

    • IDACCT8250
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Learn how G-Invoicing fits into the full intragovernmental transaction lifecycle, including the development of interagency agreements, billing and reconciliation activities, internal controls, and audit-ready execution.

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  • AI for Federal Payments and Improper Payment Prevention Course

    • IDTECH9055
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Hours
    • Open to beginners

    Strengthen federal payment integrity, improper payment detection, and disbursement processes using AI tools while maintaining compliance with the Payment Integrity Information Act and safeguarding sensitive financial data.

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Federal Competencies and Career Map

Courses listed in this section are structured to meet the workforce development and continuing education needs of federal government agencies, employees, and contractors. Where applicable, they are developed and updated to provide students with the competencies identified by government organizations or professional associations such as the CFO Council, Association of Government Accountants, and the American Society of Military Comptrollers. The CFO Council, with the support of the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program (JFMIP) / Financial Systems Integration Office (FSIO), established core competencies that identify the knowledge, skills and abilities required for many Federal occupations including accountants, budget analysts, financial managers, program managers. In addition to the work that JFMIP/FSIO have accomplished, the Budget Formulation & Execution Line of Business (BFELoB) recently developed the Federal Budget Community Career Road Map: Technical Core Competencies, Key Behaviors, Proficiencies, and Knowledge specifically for budget staff within the federal government. The Career Road Map includes six technical budgeting core competencies and associated behaviors, proficiency levels, and knowledge continuum.

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Our Federal Financial Management Training are rated 4.7 stars by 909 students

  • Sabrina Carhuancho Sep 24, 2026
    Federal Budgeting for Non-Budgeting Personnel Course

    I would absolutely recommend this class to anyone who wants a clear overview of the budget process from start to finish.

  • Corinne Armstrong Sep 24, 2026
    Federal Budgeting for Non-Budgeting Personnel Course

    Highly recommend for all DoW Employees--- while budget focused it really highlights how the government works and why mission and strategy MATTER in everything we do.

  • Jennifer Mumma Sep 24, 2026
    Calculating Service Computation Dates Course

    Ms. Samuels has an unmatched mastery of the Calculating Service Computation Dates. Rather than just reading the rules, she masterfully unpacks the why and the intent behind them. Her unique gift of breaking down complex mathematical formulas and heavy “math” language so that it suddenly 'clicks' for everyone in the room is nothing short of brilliant. She is hands-down the gold standard of federal instructors, and I cannot recommend their instruction highly enough!!

  • Chia L. Sep 24, 2026
    Introduction to Federal Accounting Course

    Instructor was very knowledgeable and presented materials in a clear, understandable manner.

  • Angela K. Sep 24, 2026
    Introduction to Federal Accounting Course

    IT was a great experience and i feel like i am stepping away with a better understanding of accounting.

  • Sean Bennett Sep 24, 2026
    Federal Budgeting for Non-Budgeting Personnel Course

    Federal Budgeting for Non-Budgeting Personnel is immensely valuable for all echelons of command. It helps you connect your daily tasks with larger strategic goals.

  • Derek M. Sep 24, 2026
    Federal Budgeting for Non-Budgeting Personnel Course

    Great instructor. I loved the examples and real world experience.

  • Sharaya P. Sep 24, 2026
    Federal Budgeting for Non-Budgeting Personnel Course

    This class was very insightful and prepared me to go back to my job and apply what I learned to better perform my duties as a Program Manager.

  • John James Sep 23, 2026
    DoD Fiscal Law Principles Course

    I really enjoyed the case review and the ADA discussion was very useful to me

  • Alexander C. Sep 18, 2026
    Federal Appropriations Law Course

    The instructor was very informative and provided great examples that supported the instruction materials.

  • Walter T. Sep 18, 2026
    Federal Appropriations Law Course

    Lessons, slides, and presentation were on point. Great class and very informative.

  • Madison B. Sep 18, 2026
    Federal Appropriations Law Course

    Overall, I feel like I am leaving this class with a great deal of knowledge. I would definitely recommend this course to other students wanting to expand their knowledge on appropriations.

  • David M. Sep 18, 2026
    Federal Appropriations Law Course

    The instructor made a dry subject interesting and did a great job at keeping the class engaged. She was also VERY knowledgeable about the subject.

  • LaToya Tyson Sep 18, 2026
    Federal Appropriations Law Refresher and Update Course

    I loved the course.

  • Nikki Robinson Sep 18, 2026
    Federal Appropriations Law Refresher and Update Course

    Great refresher course, I had forgotten most of the information.

  • Wendy Washingtion Sep 18, 2026
    Federal Appropriations Law Refresher and Update Course

    The instructor was very knowlegable. The class was overall a great learning experience.

  • Tammy P. Sep 18, 2026
    Federal Appropriations Law Refresher and Update Course

    Keep doing what you are doing. You make the class relatable with your references.

  • Shirlene R. Sep 17, 2026
    Travel Regulations for Non-Defense Agencies, FTR Course (PCS Only)

    I will definitely recommend Bob Simon as an instructor for this course. Again excellent class.

  • Michael Savitch Sep 17, 2026
    Travel Regulations for Non-Defense Agencies, FTR Course (PCS Only)

    Amazing course.

  • Su K. Sep 16, 2026
    G-Invoicing and the Intragovernmental Transaction Process Course

    learned a lot!

  • Kelly Howard Sep 15, 2026
    Introduction to Federal Budgeting Course

    I thoroughly enjoyed the Introduction to Federal Budgeting course. The instructor made complex budgeting concepts easy to understand by explaining them clearly, providing practical examples, and allowing us to apply what we learned through hands-on exercises. I left the course with a much stronger understanding of federal budgeting and greater confidence in applying these concepts in my work. This was an exceptional learning experience, and I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking to strengthen their knowledge of the federal budget process.

  • Sanh M. Sep 14, 2026
    Appropriations Law for Reimbursements, Revolving Funds, and User Fees Course

    The instructor was very knowledgeable and provided great class discussions.

  • Tara S. Sep 11, 2026
    Introduction to Federal Budgeting Course

    He was very personable and knowledgeable of the topic.

  • Justin D. Sep 11, 2026
    Introduction to Federal Budgeting Course

    Good mix of stories comparing the content to real life situations when we asked questions.

  • Donna A. Sep 11, 2026
    Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts Course

    Very knowledgeable and keep it entertaining.

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Graduate School USA has developed financial management training programs that address core practices.

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From entry-level courses to advanced leadership certificates, our programs build the skills needed to navigate budgeting, appropriations law, accounting, and decision support while aligning with DoD and federal workforce competencies.

Highlights

  • Master Certificate in Federal Financial Management (four progressive levels)
  • 200+ DoD-aligned financial management courses with NASBA-approved CPE credits
  • Training across budgeting, appropriations law, accounting, internal controls, and analytics
  • Experienced instructors with senior-level federal financial backgrounds
  • Flexible modalities: in-person, online, on-demand, or blended learning
  • Over 100 years of experience training federal employees

Interactive Training

Attend courses in-person in Washington, DC or live online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.

On Campus in Washington, DC DC

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.

  • Live, interactive class
  • Experienced instructor in the room with you
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Live Online Remote, from anywhere

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.

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  • Remote setup assistance provided
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Upcoming Financial Management Classes

All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.

Upcoming dates and times, grouped by month
Course, dates, and times Price and duration Description Registration
September 2026
Manager's and Auditor's Roles in Assessing Internal Control Course
September 28–29
Monday to Tuesday 9–5pm
$1,049
2 Days

Understand the roles of managers and auditors in assessing and reporting on internal controls to ensure compliance with federal standards.

Budget Formulation Course
September 28–30
Monday to Wednesday 9–5pm
$1,199
3 Days

Learn to create accurate, defensible budgets that align with federal regulations and strategic goals.

Travel Regulations for Defense Agencies, JTR Course (PCS Only)
September 28–30
Monday to Wednesday 9–5pm
$1,199
3 Days

Master the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves with expert-led training tailored for DoD civilian employees.

Advanced Appropriations Law Course
September 28–30
Monday to Wednesday 9–5pm
$1,199
3 Days

Build expertise in complex federal appropriations law through guided research and case analysis of funding decisions.

Decision Support Analytics Course
September 28–30
Monday to Wednesday 9–5pm
$1,199
3 Days

Strengthen your decision-making by applying structured analytics to financial and performance data in government contexts.

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