This course builds the financial and business management foundation for federal project and program managers, emphasizing the development of defensible business cases, credible cost estimates, and fluency in federal budgeting and appropriations. Core topics include cost types and estimating methods, the Work Breakdown Structure as a basis for estimates, and total life-cycle cost considerations that shape planning and execution.
In addition to planning, students learn funds allocation and performance measurement. They use Earned Value Management (e.g., CPI, SPI) and related indicators to track cost, schedule, and scope, and to inform decisions. By course end, entry-level practitioners can justify, budget, and monitor projects effectively, meeting the competencies required for FAC-P/PM Entry-Level training.
One year of project management experience within the last five years.
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
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Attend this course live online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
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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We offer a single free retake of the class within a year.
Since 1921, Graduate School USA has partnered with over 125 federal agencies and trained more than one million federal employees. Led by instructors with deep, real-world knowledge of federal regulations, policies, and practices, our private group programs are practical, mission-driven, and tailored to your agency’s objectives. We offer expertise across key federal domains—including human resources, financial management, acquisition and contracting, leadership, and more—to deliver training where and how your team needs it.
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