The Institute of Government offers a variety of financial training programs for city, county, state, school, and library system finance and office personnel. Participants can improve their financial management skills through these trainings and certifications.
View this video to learn more about our Local
Government program from faculty member John Hulsey.
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Primary Governmental Accounting Series for Local and State Government |
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Local Government Level I Certification Program |
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The Primary Governmental Accounting Series gives you a better understanding of how to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to transactions and events that occur in a government setting. Learn More & Register for Classes.
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Local governments require sound financial management practices to operate efficiently and effectively. Courses cover topics that are pertinent to finance practitioners at all levels of government. |
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Local Government Level II Certification Program |
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Local Government Certification Online Self-Study Classes |
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Local governments require sound financial management practices to operate efficiently and effectively. Courses cover topics that are pertinent to finance practitioners at all levels of government.
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Start courses at any time, and progress at your own pace. Find a course that’s right for you, and build a foundational understanding of accounting, financial management, and human resources in a governmental environment. |
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State Financial Management Certification Program |
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Library Financial Management Certification Program |
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The Budget and Financial Management Certification Program offers an overview of the state's budget and fiscal management cycle. This program is ideal for participants working in state government. |
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Libraries are typically formed as special purpose governments focused on providing access to information for citizens. As such, the approach to financial management requires a different perspective than most local governments. |
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School Financial Accounting Personnel Certificate Program |
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Public Finance Leadership Academy |
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The School Financial Accounting Personnel Certificate Program is a new professional learning program designed for K-12 school-based support personnel who are responsible for the day to day operation of school finance and ensuring a school’s financial procedures are in line with applicable policies and laws. |
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Offered in partnership between the Institute of Government and GGFOA, the PFLA will equip new and emerging public sector financial management leaders with the knowledge they need to successfully manage the fiscal affairs and activities of a local government. |
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