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PFM Foundation Materials & Resources

“I now understand budget cycle, budget classification, public financial management framework and IPSAS”

Firiad Abdullahi Hassan

What’s included in the PFM Foundation Certificate 

The course is designed to be taken entirely online thus follows an easy-to-use structure that includes the following:-

  • 10 hours of interactive video lessons
  • 6 detailed workbooks
  • Scenario-based case studies
  • Quizzes to test your knowledge
  • 6 module tests
  • Final examination
  • All lessons and materials available for 12 months (extensions available).

Interactive Video Lessons & Study Guides

Students work through each module a section at a time. Every module includes a workbook that is supported by a series of interactive video lessons. Sections include interactive quizzes or case studies allowing students to put their knowledge into action.

Module Tests and Examinations

At the end of each module is an online test which the student must complete to move to the next module.

Upon successful completion of all modules, the final examination becomes available. When the student passes this exam, they are immediately awarded the ICGFM Foundation Certificate in Public Financial Management.

Case Study Simulations

    Two fictitious countries – Atlantis and Kangan – are used to illustrate the stages of PFM.

    Atlantis is used to demonstrate how each PFM process works, then students are asked to complete a similar exercise for Kangan using the guidebook and a spreadsheet template.

    • More Information?

      If you would like more information, simply fill in the details below and we'll send you a prospectus.

    What’s included in the PFM Foundation Certificate 

    The course is designed to be taken entirely online thus follows an easy-to-use structure that includes the following:-

    • 10 hours of interactive video lessons
    • 6 detailed workbooks
    • Scenario-based case studies
    • Quizzes to test your knowledge
    • 6 module tests
    • Final examination
    • All lessons and materials available for 12 months (extensions available).

    Interactive Video Lessons & Study Guides

    Students work through each module a section at a time. Every module includes a workbook that is supported by a series of interactive video lessons. Sections include interactive quizzes or case studies allowing students to put their knowledge into action.

    Module Tests and Examinations

    At the end of each module is an online test which the student must complete to move to the next module.

    Upon successful completion of all modules, the final examination becomes available. When the student passes this exam, they are immediately awarded the ICGFM Foundation Certificate in Public Financial Management.

    Case Study Simulations

      Two fictitious countries – Atlantis and Kangan – are used to illustrate the stages of PFM.

      Atlantis is used to demonstrate how each PFM process works, then students are asked to complete a similar exercise for Kangan using the guidebook and a spreadsheet template.

      • More Information?

        If you would like more information, simply fill in the details below and we'll send you a prospectus.