Build your finance and accounting skills with our top-rated curriculum, expert instructors, and hands-on training.
Master Excel, review corporate finance, and build a valuation model on a public company. Gain basic and intermediate Excel skills and learn how to read financial statements, build valuations, and predict market trends.
This intensive bootcamp combines Excel training with real-world finance and accounting principles to teach you practical financial modeling skills.
Learn key skills and concepts for financial accounting in this beginner-friendly course, from the basics of accounting statements to complex topics like investments and securities.
Get the skills you need for a career in finance technology with this bootcamp. Learn Python programming, data science, financial analysis, data visualization, and machine learning to become a Financial Analyst, Data Scientist, or Data Analyst.
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.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of stock investing, valuation, and stock movements in this course. Learn about essential valuation techniques, financial statements, and the fundamentals of stock investing, as well as the factors that influence stock prices and how to analyze them.
Apply AI tools to strengthen cost estimation, economic analysis, and capital planning workflows while maintaining compliance with GAO and OMB standards.
Strengthen federal budget formulation, execution, and funds management workflows using AI tools while maintaining compliance with appropriations law and safeguarding sensitive fiscal data.
Explore how federal financial statements are prepared, structured, and used under laws like the CFO Act and FFMIA.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles, federal budgeting, and performance measurement.
Develop practical Excel skills, review essential corporate finance concepts, and construct a valuation model for a real public company. You'll strengthen your Excel foundation, discover how to read financial statements, create valuations, and gain the tools to start analyzing market trends with confidence.
Take this self-paced financial modeling class to master essential finance and accounting concepts, create a discounted cash flow model in Excel, strengthen advanced Excel skills, and explore corporate finance and valuation using real company data. The course focuses on practical, job-ready financial modeling skills you can apply at your own pace.
Get the skills you need for a career in finance technology with this bootcamp. Learn Python programming, data science, financial analysis, data visualization, and machine learning to become a Financial Analyst, Data Scientist, or Data Analyst.
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.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of stock investing, valuation, and what drives price movements. You'll discover essential valuation techniques, examine financial statements, and develop a strong grasp of investing fundamentals, including the key factors that influence stock prices and how to analyze them effectively.
Apply AI tools to strengthen cost estimation, economic analysis, and capital planning workflows while maintaining compliance with GAO and OMB standards.
Strengthen federal budget formulation, execution, and funds management workflows using AI tools while maintaining compliance with appropriations law and safeguarding sensitive fiscal data.
Explore how federal financial statements are prepared, structured, and used under laws like the CFO Act and FFMIA.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles, federal budgeting, and performance measurement.
Acquire hands‑on methods and tools to analyze financial data, detect anomalies, and enhance oversight across fiscal operations.
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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Instructor did a great job bridging the gaps between the course slides and student packets. Instructor also shared great examples of real world experience while reviewing case studies.
Nathan R.
Had an enjoyable experience and learned a lot. Content was relevant to my job. Would definitely use the workbook as a reference.
Jason G.
Instructor was very knowledgeable!
Courtney O.
Well organized tests and thought-out exercises.
Eric J.
I have already recommended this course to one of my co-workers. The instructor is very informative and a great source of knowledge for this course. He was able to answer every question I had and apply it to my work life and duties.
Tanika A.
I am very thankful for this opportunity. The class was conducted one-on-one, and I truly appreciate both my instructor and the Graduate School for making this possible. The most valuable aspect of the training was its personalized focus—it was tailored specifically to my current situation, which made it highly relevant and immediately applicable. In the past, I’ve taken training from the Graduate School and other providers, but the material often catered to large agencies like the Department of Defense. This time, however, the instruction was centered on my needs, which made a significant difference.
Andy Lee
I was very pleased with the experience. Appreciated the communication from registration to start of class.
Naveed A.
Great experience. Instructor was very interactive and engaging.
Kevin S.
Marguerite Scully was personable and engaging. Well organized course - will be using the summary and appendices going forward.
Clarry E.
Content and materials were precise. Ms Scully was extremely knowledgeable.
Tori S.
Student rating for Finance Classes: 4.8 stars by 9,174 students
Make a necessary but non-fun audit function interesting. Motivated to implement new techniques learned.
I like this 2 -days class and how the instructor delivered info in simple way.
Great instructor, explains everything and makes you think of new approaches
Very engaging!!!
definitely a lot of discussions with the professor for the class. engaging
i found the course material to be very relevant.
Solid Training.
Mark was very knowledgeable and made the class enjoyable and engaging.
A lot of useful tips and very informative!
Instructor actively engaged participants through in class discussion and the chat.
Instructor told related stories, gave good explanations.
I think he was very informative and I learned different approach to prepare and present findings.
I would recommend this course to all auditors.
Great training! Alvin was knowledgeable and allowed us to participate in class and very personable.
Great training! Alvin was knowledgeable and allowed us to participate in class and very personable.
Good class and will have many beneficial takeaways for my work.
The class was great and I enjoyed doing to the exercises.
Enjoyed the individual exercise practices vs. group exercises for this course in particular. The instructor was informative and provided good examples of applied course material.
The instructor was very knowledgeable and did a wonderful job explaining the course material. I especially appreciated the examples and exercises, as they helped reinforce the concepts of Internal Controls.
Great class. Kept me engaged and full of helpful, real-world knowledge.
I would absolutely recommend this class to anyone who wants a clear overview of the budget process from start to finish.
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.
Instructor was very knowledgeable and presented materials in a clear, understandable manner.
IT was a great experience and i feel like i am stepping away with a better understanding of accounting.
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.
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October 19–21
Monday to Wednesday
9am–5pm
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$1,649
3 Days
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Build a strong foundation in federal accounting by mastering key concepts, financial management practices, and reporting standards. |
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October 19–21
Monday to Wednesday
9am–5pm
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$1,199
3 Days
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Gain a foundational understanding of the federal budget process, including preparation, execution, and financial management. |
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October 19–23
Weekdays
10am–5pm
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$1,295
30 Hours
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Master Excel, review corporate finance, and build a valuation model on a public company. Gain basic and intermediate Excel skills and learn how to read financial statements, build valuations, and predict market trends. |
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October 21–23
Wednesday to Friday
10am–5pm
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$995
18 Hours
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This intensive bootcamp combines Excel training with real-world finance and accounting principles to teach you practical financial modeling skills. |
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October 26–27
Monday to Tuesday
9am–5pm
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$1,049
2 Days
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Master the skills to develop and present audit findings that effectively communicate results and support audit objectives. |
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