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Federal Financial ManagementCertificate Program
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
Management Concepts Federal Financial Management Certificate Program (FFMCP) is a proven, comprehensive professional development program designed to enhance and accelerate career growth for accountants, auditors, budget analysts, and financial managers. The program’s highly effective curriculum has resulted in more than 3,000 graduates since 1997.
Competency-Based TrainingAll courses in the FFMCP support core competencies for accountants, auditors, budget analysts, and financial managers. Each track develops the specific competencies you need to improve performance and gives you the skills to succeed in today’s workplace.
Personalized ProgramsThe FFMCP offers a wide variety of elective courses in each track, making it easy to design a curriculum that matches your needs, interests, and goals.
Current Topics and Comprehensive MaterialsCourses are continuously updated to reflect changes in the workplace and the latest industry best practices. Our course manuals serve as both in-class guides and post-course references.
Expert InstructorsOur dynamic instructors are chosen for their subject matter expertise, as well as their engaging presentation skills and relevant real-world experience. As part of the Management Concepts team, our instructors are dedicated to answering your questions and helping you achieve your career goals.
Immediate ApplicationAdvanced instructional design techniques incorporate discussions, assessments, group exercises, and practical learning activities — enabling you to immediately apply what you learn in class directly to your work environment.
Professional RecognitionUpon completion, you’ll receive a framed Certificate of Achievement that signifies your knowledge and proficiency in federal financial management. This new level of accomplishment puts you in an excellent position to advance your career in federal accounting, auditing, budgeting, or financial management.
Training How You Want It, Where You Want It!Management Concepts can deliver the FFMCP to your organization.
•Speedchangebyprovidingstaffwithconsistentcontentandtrainingdelivery.
•Saveontuition,travelcosts,andtime.Sincewedothetraveling,youcanreduce or eliminate travel and per diem costs.
•Selectthecoursesforthecertificateprogramthatmeetyourorganization’sneeds.
•Tailorcoursesbycustomizingexercisesandcontentinordertoaddresstheuniquechallenges facing your organization.
The matrix on pages 7-9 shows how Management Concepts courses align with each certificate program track. If you need additional information or help selecting a track, contact your Certificate Program Administrator at 888.545.8575 ext. 2085.
Certificate Program TracksThis program includes four tracks that offer a blend of courses that develop skills and provide experience through hands-on practice with real-world challenges.
Accounting Track: For individuals who work in or with the accounting function and want to gain, strengthen, or update their knowledge, skills, and effectiveness in this critical area.
Auditing Track: For individuals who work as or with auditors and want to learn and apply the latest auditing techniques to support program efficiency and effectiveness.
Budgeting Track: For individuals who work in budgeting or deal with the budget and want to develop their skills to make effective use of government resources.
Financial Management Track: For individuals who want to improve their job performance by developing a broad understanding of budgeting, accounting, and the legal and effective use of appropriated funds.
Federal Financial ManagementCertificate Program Program Features and Benefits
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How the Program Works Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where can I find course descriptions, schedules, and pricing?
A. Course descriptions, schedules, and pricing can be found on our website at www.ManagementConcepts.com/ffmcp.
Q. Do I have to take courses in sequence to receive FFMCP credit?
A. No, but most students find that completing the core course requirements first helps them better understand the elective course material.
Q. How do I know which FFMCP electives will help me meet my professional goals?
A. A web-based Individual Development Plan tool is available on our website at www.ManagementConcepts.com/ffmcp. This tool will help you identify knowledge gaps and generate suggested courses to fill those gaps. You can also contact the Certificate Program Administrator at 888.545.8575 ext. 2085 to find out which electives are best for your career development.
Q. What are “Skills for Professional Growth” courses?
A. SkillsforProfessionalGrowthcoursesaddressprofessionaldisciplinesoutside of federal financial management that are crucial to managing financial programs and activities. To view a list of these courses, see pages 7-9 of this brochure with the SPG icon.
Q. May I receive FFMCP credit for Management Concepts courses that I attended prior to registering for the certificate program?
A. Yes, provided that the courses are approved FFMCP courses, were taken within the three-year period allowed by the certificate program, and you attended the courses in their entirety and passed the course examinations. If you haven’t taken the course exams, you may schedule them through your Certificate Program Administrator.
Q. If I attend an onsite Management Concepts course hosted by my organization, will I receive FFMCP credit?
A. Yes, if the course is included in your track, was conducted in its entirety, and you fully attended the course and passed the course examination. If you attended an abbreviated version of the course, you must submit a letter of request to the Certificate Program Board and receive approval.
Q. May I transfer courses taken elsewhere to my FFMCP curriculum?
A. Management Concepts will consider each request on a case-by-case basis. Requests to transfer or substitute courses must be submitted in writing to the Certificate Program Board. Transfer credit will be accepted for one course only. You will need to provide the certificate of completion, course syllabus and learning objectives, table of contents from the course text, number of CPE credits earned, and name of the institution. If the Board approves the course transfer, you will be required to pass the course examination.
Follow these five convenient steps to earn an FFMCP certificate and get on the fast track to career growth!
1. Choose Your Certificate TrackBegin by selecting one or more of the four FFMCP tracks: Accounting, Auditing, Budgeting, or Financial Management.
2. Enroll in the ProgramComplete the Letter of Intent online at www.ManagementConcepts.com/ffmcp or on page 6 of this brochure and fax it to 703.790.1371. Your Certificate Program Administrator will then confirm your enrollment in the program.
3. Create Your CurriculumEnroll in your track’s core courses online at www.ManagementConcepts.com/ffmcp or bycallingourCustomerServiceDepartmentat888.545.8575.OnceenrolledintheFFMCP, you have three years from the first day of your first class to complete the program. Below is a sample timeline you can use as a guide to help you complete your tracks in three years:
4. Meet the Program RequirementsYou must complete all eight courses required for your track within the three-year timeline.Seepages7-9forafulllistofcoreandelectivecourserequirementsforyourtrack. You must attend all courses in their entirety and pass course examinations to meet program requirements.
5. Graduate!Once you’ve completed all eight courses required to complete your track, contact your Certificate Program Administrator at 888.545.8575 ext. 2085. Upon graduation, you will receive a framed FFMCP Certificate that establishes your credibility as a financial management professional and distinguishes you in your field.
YEAR 1: Complete the three core courses for your track. These provide a solid foundation for your elective course requirements.
YEAR 2: Complete three elective courses for your track. Your Certificate Program Administrator is available to help choose courses that best meet your learning objectives and provide ongoing guidance and support.
YEAR 3: Complete two final elective courses for your track.
Questions about the FFMCP? Contact your Certificate Program Administrator at 888.545.8575 ext. 2085.
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Federal Financial Management Certificate Program Tracks
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ACCOUNTING TRACK
Gainathoroughunderstandingoffederalaccounting techniques and procedures along with the practical skills needed to stay on top of this rapidly changing field.
• AppropriationsLawSeminar• Federal Accounting Fundamentals • U.S.StandardGeneralLedger:
Practical Applications
Core Courses (Required)
Elective Courses• Choose 5 elective courses from the
Accounting Track.Seematrixon pages 7-9 for a complete listing of applicable courses.
TOTAL: 8 Courses
AUDITING TRACK
Acquire foundational knowledge and build the general skills critical to effective engagement in audit activities in today’s accountability-driven, performance- focused environment.
• Audit Boot Camp• Preparing High-Impact Audit Reports • Internal Controls: Meeting Federal
Requirements for Accountability
Core Courses (Required)
Elective Courses• From within the Auditing Track,
choose 3 elective courses and 2 Skills for Professional Growth courses. Seematrixonpages7-9foracompletelisting of applicable courses.
TOTAL: 8 Courses
BUDGETING TRACK
Understand the latest policies and learn how to develop, execute, monitor, and adjust budgets to meet federal guidelines.
• AppropriationsLawSeminar• BudgetAnalyst’sEssentialGuideto
Formulation, Justification, and Execution • Budgeting and Accounting:
Making the Connection
Core Courses (Required)
Elective Courses• Choose 5 elective courses from the
Budgeting Track.Seematrixon pages 7-9 for a complete listing of applicable courses.
TOTAL: 8 Courses
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRACK
Answer today’s tough financial management questions: How are budgets prepared? How does appropriations law limit the use of funds?
• AppropriationsLawSeminar• BudgetAnalyst’sEssentialGuide
to Formulation, Justification, and Execution
• Federal Accounting Fundamentals
Core Courses (Required)
Elective CoursesChoose a combination of 5 elective courses from within the Financial Management Track.Seematrixonpages7-9fora complete listing of applicable courses.
• Option 1: From within the Financial Management Track, choose 3 elective courses and 2 Skills for Professional Growth courses
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• Option 2: From within the Financial Management Track, choose 2 elective courses and 3 Skills for Professional Growth courses
TOTAL: 8 Courses
Choose the Right Track for You:
What are Skills for Professional Growth courses?These are courses from disciplines outside of financial management that are crucialtomanagingfinancialprogramsandactivities.ViewthelistofSkillsforProfessionalGrowthcoursesonpages7-9markedwiththe SPG icon.
*Seethematrixonpages7-9forafulllistofFFMCPcourses.
Questions about the FFMCP tracks? Contact your Certificate Program Administrator at 888.545.8575 ext. 2085.
Federal Financial Management Certificate Program Letter of Intent
Get Started Today!To enroll in the Federal Financial Management Certificate Program, simply complete this Letter of Intent and mail or fax it to us. Or enroll online at www.ManagementConcepts.com/ffmcp.
I am interested in enrolling in the Federal Financial Management Certificate Program (FFMCP) in the following track(s):
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Financial Management
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To: Management Concepts Attn: Federal Financial Management Certificate Program Administrator 8230LeesburgPike•TysonsCorner,VA22182 Phone888.545.8575•Fax703.790.1371
I understand that I have three years from the first day of the first class I take to complete the required core courses and the elective courses for this program. I also understand that this letter is for Management Concepts records only. It is not a legal contract and does not obligate me to take any courses.
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Federal Financial Management Certificate Program Curriculum
SPG = Skills for Professional Growth Course H = Core Course l = Elective Course
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Accounting for Business Operations in Government l
Accounting for Property, Plant, and Equipment (SFFAS 6 & 8) l
Accounting for Revenue and Other Financing Sources (SFFAS 7) l
Activity-Based Cost Management: Managing Costs and Performance l l l
Analytics Boot Camp SPG l l l
Analyzing Program Performance Options in a Constrained Budget Environment NEW! l l
The Antideficiency Act l l l
Anytime Coaching SPG l
Appropriations Law for Business Operations in Government l l l
Appropriations Law Refresher and Update l l l
Appropriations Law Seminar H l H H
Army PPBES Workshop NEW! l l
Audit Interviews: Skills for Success NEW! l l l
Audit Boot Camp l H l
Auditing Fundamentals in the Federal Environment l l l
Briefing and Presentation Skills SPG l l l l
Budget Analyst’s Essential Guide to Formulation, Justification, and Execution l H H
Budget Estimating Using Microsoft Excel l
Budget Execution l l l
Budget Formulation l l l
Budget Justification: Effective Preparation and Submission l l
Budgeting and Accounting: Making the Connection l H l
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Introduction to Federal Contracting SPG l l
Keeping the Audit on Track: Critical Skills for Audit Managers NEW! l l l
Key to Audit Success: Focus on Objectives NEW! l l l
Leadership and Management Skills for Non-Managers SPG l l
Leadership Skills and Techniques SPG l l
Leading the Human Side of Change SPG l l
The Legislative Process: Working with Congress l l
Making Decisions Using Earned Value SPG l
Managerial Cost Accounting l l
Overview of Internal Control Guidance l l
Performance Auditing l l
Performance Budgeting l l l
PPBE Workshop: Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution l l
Preparation and Analysis of the SF 133 l l l
Preparing Federal Financial Statements Using the U.S. Standard General Ledger l
Preparing High-Impact Audit Reports l H l
Program and Budget Analysis Using Microsoft Excel l l
Project Management Principles SPG l l
The Prompt Payment Act and Voucher Examination l l
Resolving Conflict SPG l l l
Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards: SFFAS l
U.S. Standard General Ledger: Practical Applications H l
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Capital Asset Planning and Justification Using OMB Criteria l l
Cost Estimating for Technical Personnel SPG l
Creativity and Innovation SPG l l l
Critical Thinking for Problem Solving SPG l l l
Customer Service Skills and Techniques SPG l l
Data Analysis for Financial Managers Using Microsoft Excel l l l
Data Collection Techniques SPG l l l
Decision Making SPG l l
Decision Support for Financial Managers l l
Essential Communications for the Audit Lifecycle l l l
Effective Supervision SPG l
Ethical Decision Making for Financial Managers l l l
Evaluating and Presenting Analysis Results SPG l l l
Federal Accounting Fundamentals H H
The Federal Budget Process l l
Federal Credit Accounting: An Introduction l l l
Federal Financial Management Overview l l l
Federal Financial Management Systems Requirements l l l
Federal Financial Statement Audits l l l
Financial Management of Business Operations in Government l l
Financial Management of Defense Working Capital Funds l l
Fiscal Law in DoD l l l
Forensic Auditing: Detection and Prevention of Fraud l l l
Fundamentals of Overhead and Other Indirect Cost Rates SPG l
Internal Control over Financial Reporting l l l
Internal Controls: Meeting Federal Requirements for Accountability l H l
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The CFO Council established core competencies that identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for positions in federal financial management. Management Concepts financial management courses support these core competencies for Accountants, Auditors, Budget Analysts, and Financial Managers.
TheFinancialAuditManual(FAM),theFederalInformationSystemControlsAuditManual(FISCAM),andtheYellowBookprovidegeneralguidanceandbestpracticesforauditinginthefederalgovernment.TheAuditingTrack,informedbythisGAOandGAO/PCIEguidance,supportscorecompetenciesandbuildsfoundationalskillscriticalfor auditors in the federal government.
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Attention: Financial Management 8230 Leesburg Pike Tysons Corner, VA 22182
For students attending open enrollment classes at Management Concepts Tysons Corner, VA training facility, concerns or dissatisfaction regarding a Management Concepts class may alsobesenttotheStateCouncilofHigherEducationforVirginia(SCHEV)attheaddressbelow in the event you believe Management Concepts has not fully resolved your concern. SCHEV
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Continuing Education Many of Management Concepts courses meet the professional certification and continuing education requirements for students seeking Continuing
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For more than 30 years, colleges and universities have trusted ACE CREDIT to provide reliable course equivalency information to facilitate their decisions to award academic credit. For more information, visit the ACE CREDIT website http://www.acenet.edu/acecredit.
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Washington, DC LocationOur Washington, DC classes are conveniently accessible by Metro.
Tuition fees, course titles, and course schedules are subject to change without notice. Visit our website for the most current information: www.ManagementConcepts.com.
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Broad selection of courses With over 250 courses and 10 certificate programs, Management Concepts is your single training provider. Our professional development programs support your employees’ mandatory, elective, and continuous learning needs.
Timely, relevant, immediately applicable course content We continually monitor trends and developments in the federal environment, revising and updating our course content to implement proven practices and give you the most current, relevant information.
World-class instructors We have over 450 of the highest caliber instructors and facilitators who deliver course content that is timely, relevant, and practical.
Demonstrated expertise in the federal sectorWe have in-depth knowledge of the federal environment and we know how to prepare individuals and organizations to improve performance and drive change.
Nationally recognized continuing education options Many of our courses are designed to meet the standards and requirements of leading industry organizations,suchasNationalAssociationofStateBoardsofAccountancy(NASBA),AmericanCouncil on Education (ACE), International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) and Project Management Institute (PMI).
Assessments to create a roadmap for professional developmentWe offer a range of assessment services to help individuals and organizations identify areas for professional development and improved performance.
Customizable training Our courses can be customized to meet the specific needs of your organization and delivered at your location. With a focus on your unique environment and methodologies, the knowledge acquired can be immediately applicable for your organization.
Flexible and affordable delivery options Selectalearningformatthatsuitsyourbusyscheduleand meets your needs. Choose from instructor-led group classes offered in convenient locations or take classes online (either self-study or instructor-led) to enjoy the benefits of working from your home or office.
Superior value and customer serviceOur success depends on your success. We are easy to work with, provide superior customer support, and offer flexible payment options.
100% Satisfaction guaranteeOur programs, products, and services consistently receive the highest ratings for timeliness, presentation, and relevancy. If you are not 100% satisfied with our services, simply tell us why and we’ll refund your tuition fee or apply it to another product or service of your choosing.
Founded in 1973, Management Concepts is the leading provider of training and comprehensive professional development
solutions serving the public and private sectors. We’ve collaborated with every major agency in the federal government, dozens of state and local government offices, numerous non-profit organizations and hundreds of corporations, helping over one million professionals gain the knowledge and skills they need to unleash their potential.
Our offerings include: training courses designed to provide relevant knowledge and practical skills, professional development programs customized to meet the needs of your organization, performance improvement consulting services, and award-winning publications.
Management Concepts is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
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