Grants Management Certificate Program
IDGRNT.3.CP

Live online certificate program to master federal grants management

Develop expertise in the Federal grants lifecycle, compliance, and oversight to ensure effective fund management.

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This program includes

  • 11 days of live, project-based training from experts
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Learn at an accredited institution
  • Credits: 6.6 CEUs

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 of 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.

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Courses in this Certificate Program

This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.

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Unit 1 3 Days

Introduction to Grants and Cooperative Agreements Course
  • Identify the stages of the federal grants lifecycle from concept to closeout.
  • Distinguish between mandatory and discretionary programs.
  • Interpret pre-award and post-award requirements within the Uniform Guidance framework.
  • Explain key award components and navigate the government decision and application processes, including Grants.gov.
  • Apply baseline skills in negotiation, performance oversight, recipient monitoring, and audit preparation.
  • Connect federal policy and regulatory requirements to day-to-day grants management practices.

Unit 2 2 Days

Uniform Administrative Requirements for Federal Grants: 2 CFR 200 Subparts A-D Course
  • Summarize the key legislation that underpins federal assistance programs.
  • Explain the structure, purpose, and intent of the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
  • 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.

Unit 3 2 Days

Cost Principles for Grants: 2 CFR Part 200 (Subpart E) and FAR 31.2 Course
  • 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.

Unit 4 2 Days

Detecting and Preventing Fraud on Federal Grants Projects Course
  • 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.

Unit 5 1 Day

Internal Control for Grants Course
  • 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.

Unit 6 1 Day

Monitoring Grants and Closeout of Financial Assistance Course
  • 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.

Schedule & Enrollment: Grants Management Certificate Program

  • 11 Days
  • Price before discounts: $6,270 Full tuition: $5,699
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  • Small classes

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Related Courses: Compare to the Grants Management Certificate Program

These related courses share skills and topics with the Grants Management Certificate Program. Select up to two and tap Compare selected courses to view a side-by-side comparison.

  • Introduction to Grants and Cooperative Agreements Course
    3 days $1,320

    This three-day course provides a foundational overview of federal grants and cooperative agreements from concept through closeout. Participants examine the evolution of policy and the core regulatory framework—especially the Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR 200—to understand how compliance, roles, and documentation are structured across programs. Through lecture, discussion, case studies, and practical exercises, learners connect policy to day-to-day grants management tasks.

  • Monitoring Grants and Closeout of Financial Assistance Course
    1 day $900

    This focused course clarifies what effective grant monitoring looks like, how to scale oversight by risk, and how to complete closeout correctly. Participants learn the language of monitoring, the linkage between risk and internal control, and how to select and execute the right mix of oversight techniques.

  • Detecting and Preventing Fraud on Federal Grants Projects Course
    2 days $1,050

    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.

  • Uniform Administrative Requirements for Federal Grants: 2 CFR 200 Subparts A-D Course
    2 days $1,050

    Translate 2 CFR 200 into practical steps across pre-award, post-award, and closeout, including subrecipient oversight and audit. Ideal for professionals who manage, oversee, or support federal assistance programs.

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