Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) (BUDG8000)

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Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE)

Description:

Explore the interrelationships of the budget cycle, the acquisition process and the mission planning of the Department of Defense (DoD). Gain an understanding of the documents generated during the PPBE process, the flow and sequencing of these documents and their various interfaces. Learn about the information and requirements of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Services, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Commanders of the Combatant Commands. This course is part of the Master Certificate in Federal Financial Management (MCFFM) and it may be taken as an alternative to Planning, Budgeting and Performance Measurement (BUDG8180).

Duration:

3 days

Level:

Intermediate

Who Should Attend?

DoD civilian and military budget analysts, financial managers and operating officials who will benefit from a greater knowledge of how the PPBE process works and how organizational budget development and execution are affected by this process.

Credits:

24 CPEs

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the relationship between strategic planning, needs determination, PPBE and the acquisition processes.
  • Summarize the purpose of PPBE.
  • Distinguish between the planning, programming, budgeting and execution phases of the PPBE process.
  • Explain the roles of key officials and organizations involved in the PPBE process.
  • List the key products and documents generated and used within the PPBE process.
  • Participate more effectively in the PPBE and budget development processes.
  • Discuss the basic elements of DA budget performance and execution.

Available Sessions:

Session Code Start Date End Date Location Tuition
Session Code BUDG8000-001 Start Date May 13, 2025 9:00 AM EST End Date May 15, 2025 5:00 PM EST Location Virtual Tuition $1,199.00

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Session Code BUDG8000-002 Start Date Jun 02, 2025 9:00 AM EST End Date Jun 04, 2025 5:00 PM EST Location Virtual Tuition $1,199.00

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Session Code BUDG8000-003 Start Date Nov 04, 2025 9:00 AM EST End Date Nov 06, 2025 5:00 PM EST Location Virtual Tuition $1,199.00

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Session Code BUDG8000-004 Start Date Dec 03, 2025 9:00 AM EST End Date Dec 05, 2025 5:00 PM EST Location Virtual Tuition $1,199.00

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  • Module 1 Introduction to the PPBE Process
    • Historical background information on PPBE
    • Evolution of the PPBE process
    • Management Initiative Decision (MID) 913
    • Relationship between strategy, PPBE and acquisition
  • Module 2 Planning Phase of the PPBE Process
    • Key documents involved in the planning phase of PPBE
    • Process in developing the national strategy
  • Module 3 Programming Phase of the PPBE Process
    • Key documents used and developed during the programming phase
    • Identify the OSD organizations and individuals involved in the programming phase
  • Module 4 Budgeting Phase of the PPBE Process
    • Key documents developed in the budgeting phase
    • Purpose and duration of DoD appropriations
    • Purpose of the OSD and OMB joint review process
    • Congressional review of the President’s Budget
  • Module 5 Execution Phase of the PPBE Process
    • Define appropriation, apportionment, commitment, obligation and outlays
    • Key documents used in the execution phase
    • Processes and procedures used to track and measure performance in DoD
    • The PPBE as it related to the President’s Management Agenda (PMA)

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