Course Overview
The “Public Sector Budgeting” programme is a 12-week course designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of public sector budgeting processes, practices, and challenges. This course is ideal for government officials, public administrators, finance officers, policy makers, and students who aim to deepen their knowledge of budgeting in the public sector and its application to effective governance and resource management.
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Course Content
The course is structured into twelve modules, each of which focuses on crucial areas of public sector budgeting. To guarantee that the subject is fully understood and applied in real-world situations, the modules comprise lectures, case studies, practical exercises, and assessments.
The course curriculum ensures that participants gain a comprehensive understanding of public sector budgeting, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in managing public resources effectively. The curriculum allows participants to:
» Understand the principles, importance, and frameworks guiding public sector budgeting.
» Learn the stages of the budget cycle and integrate strategic planning.
» Identify revenue sources and techniques for accurate forecasting and allocation.
» Manage capital and recurrent expenditures and control public sector spending.
» Explore processes and techniques for executing and monitoring budget performance.
» Implement performance-based budgeting and understand laws, regulations, and accountability.
» Understand the link between fiscal policy and public budgeting, and analyze the economic impacts of budgeting decisions.
» Prepare and interpret financial statements and explore future trends, including sustainability and inclusivity in budgeting.
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Key Takeaways
By the end of the course, participants will:
» Have a comprehensive understanding of public sector budgeting principles and practices.
» Be able to prepare and implement public sector budgets effectively.
» Understand revenue forecasting and expenditure management.
» Gain insights into performance-based budgeting and its implementation.
» Be knowledgeable about the legal and regulatory frameworks of public sector budgeting.
» Be equipped to tackle common challenges and adopt best practices in public sector budgeting.
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Target Audience
The following categories can register for the programme:
» Public administrators involved in budgeting and finance.
» Finance professionals working in the public sector.
» Individuals involved in public policy formulation and implementation.
» Individuals pursuing studies or research in public finance, economics, and public administration.
» Professionals providing consultancy services in public finance and budgeting.
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