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Fundamentals of Federal Budgeting via GS Connect (Web-based, New)

$295

Overview:
The budget process is cyclical. This course presents the four distinct phases of the federal budget process. Trace the major steps of the federal budget process and learn to estimate workload, personnel needs and costs. Explore the intricacies of the full federal budget cycle and practice developing a budget for a fictitious agency.

In this four-week comprehensive, independent study training package, your logon and password provide unlimited access to the online course materials so you can complete the training at your own pace. You progress through the course by reviewing recorded lectures, and completing reading and instructional exercises. At the end of fourth week, your access to the course website will expire.

To learn more about GS Connect online courses, please visit www.grad.usda.gov/gsconnect.

Schedule: Enroll anytime. Register online or contact the Graduate School, USDA.

Who Should Attend?
Budget, program and administrative technicians, analysts, officers and managers; accountants and accounting technicians; auditors, financial analysts, interns/trainees and management analysts who would like to better understand the budget process. Level: Introductory.
Objectives:
  • Discuss the four phases of the federal budget process with your co-workers
  • Use budget terminology, concepts and techniques correctly
  • Apply budget concepts and techniques to your program(s)
  • Participate more effectively and knowledgeably in the budget process
  • Identify pertinent factors in your agency's budget formulation, execution and justification process


  • Course Details
    CODE:  BUDG7501A
    TYPE:  Distance Education
    LENGTH:  4 Week(s)
    CREDIT:  1.8 CEU
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