Course Description
Analyzing Data Using Excel: This 5-day workshop offers our 5-Phase Analysis Model, Microsoft Excel functions and data analysis tools to help analysts translate quantitative and qualitative data into useful information. Participants learn how to frame analytical problems and opportunities, gather the right mix of data and effectively present solutions. All required materials are included and provided.
Business Case Analysis Workshop: This 5-day advanced analysis workshop places the analyst as a key player in the decision-making process by challenging them to provide alternative solutions to the business case management team. Real situations are presented in a business case focusing on competencies required to conduct sound analysis on program and financial performance. Working in small groups, the analyst performs quantitative and qualitative analysis using data and information to effectively identify, measure and adjust performance gaps and provide alternative solutions to help the managers make informed decisions. (Custom-designed business case price provided separately).
Business Case Development This 2-day workshop offers a step-by-step methodology for a solid process in business case development and workable solutions for identifying and measuring the impact of business decisions on operational and financial performance. Our business case development strategies equip participants with skills to justify resource requirements and track the business case throughout the life of the project. All required materials are included and provided.
Coaching Practice Unleash the natural talents of managers and team members to perform at their personal best and deliver value-added results. This 2-day interactive workshop is designed for managers who want to increase productivity, improve performance, and deliver better results. During the workshop, participants have multiple opportunities to apply coaching techniques through practical experience. Participants leave equipped with knowledge and strategies that can be applied immediately. All required materials are included and provided.
Financial Management Overview The 3-day course provides participants with an overview of core financial management concepts and principles relevant to the Federal Government and specific customers. The course demonstrates how the organization’s financial management (budget, accounting, reporting, financial operations, audit and internal controls) integrates throughout the Agency, and demonstrates how the organization’s financial processes comply with regulations, guidelines and directives. All required materials are included and provided.
Fraud Awareness, Detection and Reporting This 3-day course provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to effectively and efficiently implement and manage programs while minimizing the probability for fraud, waste and abuse. The course provides participants with the ability to recognize indicators of procurement fraud in government contracts by using real life case studies that illustrate traditional fraud schemes involving false statements, false claims, product substitution and misrepresentation. All required materials are included and provided.
Key Leaders Training in Internal Controls This full-day course is essential for government managers and executives who are responsible for certifying the adequacy of internal controls as required by the Federal Manager’s Financial Integrity Act and OMB Circular A-123 (revised). This training goes beyond compliance and focuses on performance, offering a practical approach to designing and managing a cost-effective internal control process. All required materials are included and provided.
Tools, Techniques and Templates for Internal Controls This 2-day workshop offers a systematic approach to enhance internal control processes. This is a nuts-and-bolts program designed for assessable unit managers, management control administrators, financial professionals and auditors. The tools, techniques, and references equip participants to effectively identify, measure and respond to the most significant risks and assess the adequacy of vital internal controls, including management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting. All required materials are included and provided.
Principles of Appropriations Law This 4-day course provides participants with a general understanding of legislation affecting the organization’s operations, the legislative process, and the limitations and authorities affecting the use of appropriated funds. The course provides participants with the ability to identify many of the legislative and regulatory issues which have an impact on their duties and responsibilities relative to: 1) funds appropriations; 2) funds obligation; and 3) funds usage (color of money). The course format includes lecture, short case studies, and team-oriented practice exercises. Participants gain a better understanding of the GAO Comptroller’s General Principles of Appropriations Law (Redbook), related legislative authority and applicable agency regulations, guidelines and directives. All required materials are included and provided.
Principles of Project Management The 2-day course provides participants with instruction on Project Management (PM) methodology, processes and activities of planning, organizing, and controlling resources to achieve specific outcomes. Through case exercises and changing scenarios, participants practice project management tools and techniques that they can apply to current and future projects. All required materials are included and provided.