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The ICGFM Diploma Course in Public Financial Management

The ICGFM Diploma course is an online e-learning course designed to create a deeper understanding of public financial management (PFM)

Students will explore important PFM topics and frameworks – Planning, Budget Execution and Management, External Audit, MTEF, GFS, IPSAS and more…The diploma course can be taken as a standalone course or as a natural continuation of the ICGFM Foundation course in PFM

Diploma 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 Diploma course in PFM assumes some practical or academic familiarity with PFM. This level is aimed at those who wish to take their knowledge and skills in PFM to the next level.

What will I learn?

A summary of the subject areas can be seen in the blue ‘Core Subject Areas’ box on the right. 

>Click for a detailed description of the Diploma content

How long should the course take?
The Diploma course is self-paced so students can take the time they need to work through the modules, case studies and exams. We estimate an average 116 hours of study will be required by the average student.

What materials are included in the course?

The Diploma course in PFM employs a variety of learning methods to help you gain a deep understanding of the material and ensure that you are prepared to apply your knowledge to the real world.

You will have access to short video lectures that walk you through the subject matter which are complemented by workbooks for each module.

For each case study, you will download a template spreadsheet and you will take regular short progress quizzes, end-of-module exams, and a final exam to test your knowledge.

> Click to read about the included materials

Do students get a certificate?
If you complete the course and pass all of the assessments, you will be awarded an internationally recognized Diploma in PFM by ICGFM. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE’s) for the Diploma in PFM course will be available soon.

What Now?
If you are looking to improve your understanding of PFM or want to further your career or 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 course brochure.

Core Subject Areas

  • Planning and Budgeting
  • Planning and MTEF
  • Budget Execution and Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • External Audit
  • PFM assessment and reform

CPE Credits available soon

Average Study Time: 116 hours
Investment: $1,000 $600 (40% introductory discount)

  • More Information?

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

Diploma 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 Diploma course in PFM assumes some practical or academic familiarity with PFM. This level is aimed at those who wish to take their knowledge and skills in PFM to the next level.

What will I learn?

A summary of the subject areas can be seen in the blue ‘Core Subject Areas’ box on the right. 

>Click for a detailed description of the Diploma content

How long should the course take?
The Diploma course is self-paced so students can take the time they need to work through the modules, case studies and exams. We estimate an average 116 hours of study will be required by the average student.

What materials are included in the course?

The Diploma course in PFM employs a variety of learning methods to help you gain a deep understanding of the material and ensure that you are prepared to apply your knowledge to the real world.

You will have access to short video lectures that walk you through the subject matter which are complemented by workbooks for each module.

For each case study, you will download a template spreadsheet and you will take regular short progress quizzes, end-of-module exams, and a final exam to test your knowledge.

> Click to read about the included materials

Do students get a certificate?
If you complete the course and pass all of the assessments, you will be awarded an internationally recognized Diploma in PFM by ICGFM. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE’s) for the Diploma in PFM course will be available soon.

What Now?
If you are looking to improve your understanding of PFM or want to further your career or 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 course brochure.

Core Subject Areas

  • Planning and Budgeting
  • Planning and MTEF
  • Budget Execution and Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • External Audit
  • PFM assessment and reform

CPE Credits available soon

Average Study Time: 116 hours
Investment: $1,000 $600 (40% introductory discount)

  • More Information?

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