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Federal Accounting

  • Federal Accounting Standards Course

    • IDACCT7102
    • Weekdays only
    • 4 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Explore federal accounting mandates—including FASB updates and CFO Act requirements—for accurate financial reporting and compliance.

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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
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • 16 Days
    • Open to beginners

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

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  • Master Certificate in Federal Financial Management Level II Certificate Program

    • IDMCFFM2.CP
    • Weekdays only
    • 13 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

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

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

    • IDMCFFM4.1.CP
    • Weekdays only
    • 13 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    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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Federal Appropriations Law

  • 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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  • Antideficiency Act Course

    • IDFINC7207
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 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
    • Prerequisites required

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

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  • DoD Fiscal Law Principles Course

    • IDFINC8200
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    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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  • Federal Appropriations Law Course

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

    Master the principles of federal appropriations law to ensure the proper use of appropriated funds and compliance with legal requirements.

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  • Federal Appropriations Law Refresher and Update Course

    • IDFINC8147
    • Weekdays only
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    • Prerequisites required

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

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Federal Budgeting

  • Budget Execution Course

    • IDBUDG7100
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

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

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

    • IDBUDG8103
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

    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
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    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
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    Learn how the federal budget is created with emphasis on planning, justification, and legal constraints.

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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
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

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

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Financial Management and Executive Financial Management

  • Assessing Financial-Related Activities and Controls Course

    • IDAUDT8811
    • Not currently scheduled
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

    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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  • 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, programs, 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
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

    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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Federal Travel Regulations

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

    • IDFINC8230
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

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

    • IDFINC7215
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    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 (TDY and PCS)

    • IDFINC8231
    • Weekdays only
    • 5 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    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 (PCS Only) Course

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

    • IDFINC7213
    • Weekdays only
    • 3 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    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 (TDY and PCS)

    • IDFINC8232
    • Weekdays only
    • 5 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    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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Federal Financial Management Related Courses

  • Army Managers' Internal Control Administrators' Course

    • IDAUDT9015
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    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 Manager's 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
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

    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
    • Prerequisites required

    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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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 Comptroller. The CFO Council, with the support of the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program (JFMIP) / Office of Financial Systems Integration (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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This course gave me a much better understanding of the federal budget. Great instructor.

Megan H.

This was an excellent training course. It was incredibly informative and engaging. My sincerest gratitude to the instructor, Alan McCain, who is very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching for non-defense agencies. Because of his dedication, I am confident that this course will guide me in all future travel arrangements and approvals for my agency.

Shelia Parson

Instructor was very knowledgeable, and I really enjoyed the personal experiences he shared. Overall, this was a great class.

Jason E.

The class was well organized and an excellent introduction to the subject material.

Kevin J.

My instructor was very knowledgeable and willing to assist in student learning. Overall, the course was very informative and time well-spent.

Kevin J.

Instructor was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor to keep the class engaged.

Skylar P.

The instructor was very knowledgeable. The case study discussions were very helpful applying the information to possible real time scenarios.

Renita P.

I enjoyed the class, it was very informative. I learned a lot about travel entitlements and liked how outgoing and knowledgeable the instructor was.

Angel Quezada

This is a great class and I highly recommend it to others!

Timothy Wilson

Both classes were well instructed, and I learned a surplus of knowledge regarding budget formulation, performance-based budget environments, revolving funds and more as a new program manager to the agency.

Makayla Enchill

The experiences shared were useful to absorbing the content.

Samuel F.

I really enjoyed my time and have learned a lot.

Quionte B.

I thought Deborah's experience as an auditor, who has both written and edited reports was very helpful.

Amy T.

The class was good and I liked the interaction with the other students. I learned a lot and it was very informative.

Roxanne G.

Excellent discourse, gave context to concepts and buzz words I wasn't as familiar with, and perspective of what I do daily and what I can improve and look at in new ways. Awesome instructor, would be interested in other classes he teaches.

Amanda W.

Great webinar. The instructor was knowledgeable and had numerous examples.

Elizabeth G.

Really learned how the Congressional Budget process works. Well worth my time.

Thomas Niner

Great experience and instructor.

Wesley Z.

Great job! The teacher kept us on track and was very knowledgeable.

Scott K.

I found the Travel Regulations for Defense Agencies, JTR (TDY Only) course to be highly informative and relevant to my duties. The content was well-organized and focused on practical applications of the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), specifically in the context of Temporary Duty (TDY) travel. This made it easy to relate the material directly to real-world scenarios. Instructor Derk was exceptional. He delivered the material clearly and with confidence, demonstrating a deep understanding of both the regulatory framework and its practical nuances. His ability to explain complex policies in a straightforward, digestible manner made the training highly effective. He encouraged questions and maintained an engaging, professional atmosphere throughout the course. I especially appreciated the real-life examples and case studies that Derk incorporated, which helped reinforce key points and ensured the lessons were applicable to daily tasks. His responsiveness and willingness to clarify regulations contributed greatly to the learning experience. Overall, this training has enhanced my understanding of TDY travel regulations and increased my confidence in applying JTR policies accurately. I would highly recommend this course and Derk as an instructor to colleagues in similar roles.

Elizabeth Fuller

Overall a very good class. Very informative and very good exercises.

Zongmin G.

Instructor was highly knowledgeable and entertaining. There is a lot of good material to refer back to for my own understanding and job requirements. I like the new class portal and management methods.

Stephen Davis

Deborah was very informative and knowledgeable in the subject matter. I liked how she was asking questions about the line of work we do in order to tailor some of the discussions to our line of work to be more relevant. The class content and materials was very informative. I thought some of the exercises was useful in the line of work that we do. I found that doing the criteria, condition, effect, and cause exercises was very helpful.

Oanh P.

Helpful training.

Ty L.

Our Federal Financial Management Training are rated 4.8 stars

  • Kevin J. Sep 2, 2025
    Congressional Budget Process Course

    My instructor was very knowledgeable and willing to assist in student learning. Overall, the course was very informative and time well-spent.

  • Kevin J. Sep 2, 2025
    Federal Budget Process

    The class was well organized and an excellent introduction to the subject material.

  • Jason E. Sep 2, 2025
    Federal Appropriations Law Refresher and Update Course

    Instructor was very knowledgeable, and I really enjoyed the personal experiences he shared. Overall, this was a great class.

  • Shelia Parson Aug 29, 2025
    Travel Regulations for Non-Defense Agencies, FTR Course (TDY Only)

    This was an excellent training course. It was incredibly informative and engaging. My sincerest gratitude to the instructor, Alan McCain, who is very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching for non-defense agencies. Because of his dedication, I am confident that this course will guide me in all future travel arrangements and approvals for my agency.

  • Angel Quezada Aug 29, 2025
    Travel Regulations for Non-Defense Agencies, FTR Course (TDY Only)

    I enjoyed the class, it was very informative. I learned a lot about travel entitlements and liked how outgoing and knowledgeable the instructor was.

  • Renita P. Aug 29, 2025
    Federal Appropriations Law Refresher and Update Course

    The instructor was very knowledgeable. The case study discussions were very helpful applying the information to possible real time scenarios.

  • Skylar P. Aug 29, 2025
    Federal Appropriations Law Refresher and Update Course

    Instructor was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor to keep the class engaged.

  • Jerrica T. Aug 28, 2025
    Manager's and Auditor's Roles in Assessing Internal Control Course

    Instructor was very knowledge of course and covered material very well. Overall I think the class was informative about the overall internal control process.

  • Ann K. Aug 28, 2025
    Congressional Budget Process Course

    The materials were a good overview of "the basics" just as described. Great refresher of all the COR basics I need to know to better support the CORs issues with our accounting ERP.

  • Titika M. Aug 28, 2025
    Travel Regulations for Defense Agencies, JTR Course (PCS Only)

    Informative course. Outlined of course agenda were well constructed and the instructor was knowledgeable and professional.

  • Darelene R. Aug 28, 2025
    Travel Regulations for Defense Agencies, JTR Course (PCS Only)

    Instructor was knowledgeable of the course content.

  • Roxanne G. Aug 27, 2025
    Travel Regulations for Defense Agencies, JTR Course (PCS Only)

    The class was good and I liked the interaction with the other students. I learned a lot and it was very informative.

  • Alicia C. Aug 27, 2025
    Travel Regulations for Defense Agencies, JTR Course (PCS Only)

    My overall experience was very positive and inciteful.

  • Linette F. Aug 27, 2025
    Manager's and Auditor's Roles in Assessing Internal Control Course

    The instructor was competent and knowledgeable.

  • Timothy Wilson Aug 27, 2025
    Manager's and Auditor's Roles in Assessing Internal Control Course

    This is a great class and I highly recommend it to others!

  • Quionte B. Aug 27, 2025
    Manager's and Auditor's Roles in Assessing Internal Control Course

    The instructor was really knowledgeable about internal controls. I had a really good experience and learned a lot.

  • Makayla Enchill Aug 22, 2025
    Federal Budget Process

    Both classes were well instructed, and I learned a surplus of knowledge regarding budget formulation, performance-based budget environments, revolving funds and more as a new program manager to the agency.

  • Samuel F. Aug 22, 2025
    Developing and Presenting Audit Findings Course

    The experiences shared were useful to absorbing the content.

  • Quionte B. Aug 21, 2025
    Federal Appropriations Law Course

    I really enjoyed my time and have learned a lot.

  • Amy T. Aug 21, 2025
    Developing and Presenting Audit Findings Course

    I thought Deborah's experience as an auditor, who has both written and edited reports was very helpful.

  • Michelle L. Aug 21, 2025
    Developing and Presenting Audit Findings Course

    The instructor was great. She was very knowledgeable in the subject, audit reports.

  • Megan H. Aug 21, 2025
    Financial Management Bootcamp for Federal Auditors Course

    This course gave me a much better understanding of the federal budget. Great instructor.

  • Liza J. Aug 21, 2025
    Developing and Presenting Audit Findings Course

    The instructor was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject matter. I learned some useful concepts I could take back to use in my organization.

  • Ty L. Aug 20, 2025
    Developing and Presenting Audit Findings Course

    Helpful training.

  • Oanh P. Aug 20, 2025
    Developing and Presenting Audit Findings Course

    Deborah was very informative and knowledgeable in the subject matter. I liked how she was asking questions about the line of work we do in order to tailor some of the discussions to our line of work to be more relevant. The class content and materials was very informative. I thought some of the exercises was useful in the line of work that we do. I found that doing the criteria, condition, effect, and cause exercises was very helpful.

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September 2025
Travel Regulations for Non-Defense Agencies, FTR (PCS Only) Course
September 8–10
Monday to Wednesday 9–5pm
$1,199
3 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

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

Strategic Spending Executive Seminar: Intelligent Funds Management in Challenging Times Course
September 8
Monday 9–5pm
$579
1 Day
Washington, DC or Live Online

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

Federal Appropriations Law Course
September 9–12
Tuesday to Friday 9–5pm
$1,649
4 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Master the principles of federal appropriations law to ensure the proper use of appropriated funds and compliance with legal requirements.

Calculating Service Computation Dates Course
September 9
Tuesday 9–4:30pm
$699
1 Day
Washington, DC or Live Online

Master the process of calculating and updating Service Computation Dates (SCDs) for leave, retirement, RIF, and TSP purposes.

Congressional Budget Process Course
September 10–11
Wednesday to Thursday 9–5pm
$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

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

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