April 30, 2021

The Red Book (Principles of Federal Appropriations Law) and the budget process impact the implementation and administration of Federal grants. You will develop a working knowledge of appropriations law to help you better navigate the grants process. This includes knowing when appropriated funds...

Spending decisions under Federal grants is challenging, especially with strict guidelines around what’s allowed and what isn’t. Understanding how to charge costs to grant awards and properly document decisions to defend against disallowances will enable you to manage your award more effectively....

Payments using appropriated funds require significant attention to detail and oversight. It is important to understand the issues surrounding improper payments, payment types, root causes, and their impact. You will build a foundational knowledge and ability to identify methods to reduce risk of...

Ethics training for Federal agency grants personnel is not only vital to effectively monitoring awards, but is also required by law. The Office of Government Ethics requires Federal agencies to provide annual ethics training for all employees. You will go beyond standard ethics training and learn...

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) has become a universal personality type assessment. It's a tool to discover personal preferences and understand others. You will begin by taking the self-assessment and then you will dive into the characteristics of each type. Doing so will give you the...