The ICGFM Foundation Course in Public Financial Management
The ICGFM Foundation course is an online e-learning course designed to cement the fundamentals of public financial management (PFM)
Students will develop a sound understanding of the fundamentals of PFM – budgeting, budget execution, accounting and reporting providing a foundation for day to day work and a basis for higher-level studies such as the ICGFM Diploma course.
Foundation Course Summary
If you are interested in purchasing the course for PFM training within your organisation, please click here to see how we can help with reporting, supporting national training institutions and tutor support.
What do I need to know before taking the course?
The Foundation course in PFM assumes no prior knowledge and is well-suited to students or professionals who wish to develop a firm understanding and basic working knowledge of public financial management. This includes students, consultants, government employees and anyone with an interest in PFM.
What will I learn?
You will learn everything required to develop a solid understanding of Public Financial Management. An overview of the core subject areas can be seen in the blue box ‘Core Subject Areas’ on the right, a detailed listing of topics and case studies can be found by clicking the link below.
What materials are included?
The Foundation course in PFM takes a multi-pronged approach to learning. For each module, you will work through a comprehensive series of short instructional video clips and a complimentary workbook. You are provided with regular progress texts to ensure that you’re retaining the material.
Case studies allow you to put your new-found knowledge into practice. You will download a template spreadsheet that you can use to complete the exercise.
Finally, end-of-module examinations will ensure that you are ready to move on before taking a final examination to complete the course and receive your certificate.
How long should the course take?
The course is self-paced so you can take the time you need to properly understand the subject matter. We estimate that 50 hours of study will be required by the average student.
Will I get a certificate?
If you complete the course and pass all of the assessments, you will be awarded a PFM Foundation Certificate by the ICGFM. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPEs) are also available for a small admin fee.
What Now?
If want to improve your understanding of PFM, further your career or complement studies in this area then please enrol now to receive immediate access to the course. If you would like more information, simply fill in the form and we’ll email you a prospectus. If you want to enrol immediately, just click the button below to enrol.
Foundation Course Summary
If you are interested in purchasing the course for PFM training within your organisation, please click here to see how we can help with reporting, supporting national training institutions and tutor support.
What do I need to know before taking the course?
The Foundation course in PFM assumes no prior knowledge and is well-suited to students or professionals who wish to develop a firm understanding and basic working knowledge of public financial management. This includes students, consultants, government employees and anyone with an interest in PFM.
What will I learn?
You will learn everything required to develop a solid understanding of Public Financial Management. An overview of the core subject areas can be seen in the blue box ‘Core Subject Areas’ below, a detailed listing of topics and case studies can be found by clicking the link below.
What materials are included?
The Foundation course in PFM takes a multi-pronged approach to learning. For each module, you will work through a comprehensive series of short instructional video clips and a complimentary workbook. You are provided with regular progress texts to ensure that you’re retaining the material.
Case studies allow you to put your new-found knowledge into practice. You will download a template spreadsheet that you can use to complete the exercise.
Finally, end-of-module examinations will ensure that you are ready to move on before taking a final examination to complete the course and receive your certificate.
How long should the course take?
The course is self-paced so you can take the time you need to properly understand the subject matter. We estimate that 50 hours of study will be required by the average student.
Will I get a certificate?
If you complete the course and pass all of the assessments, you will be awarded a PFM Foundation Certificate by the ICGFM. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPEs) are also available for a small admin fee.
What Now?
If want to improve your understanding of PFM, further your career or complement studies in this area then please enrol now to receive immediate access to the course. If you would like more information, simply fill in the form and we’ll email you a prospectus. If you want to enrol immediately, just click the button below to enrol.