About this programme

This practical training is designed to equip government officials and public finance professionals with the knowledge and skills required to strengthen public financial management systems and promote accountability, transparency, and efficient use of public resources. The training covers budgeting, public expenditure management, revenue administration, fiscal policy, public procurement, financial reporting, internal controls, audit, and performance-based budgeting. Through practical exercises, case studies, and real-world applications, participants will enhance their capacity to manage public finances effectively, ensure regulatory compliance, and support sustainable public service delivery.

Who Should Attend:

Government finance officers
Budget officers
Treasury officials
Public accountants
Internal and external auditors
Procurement officers
Public sector managers
Policymakers and public administrators

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles and components of Public Financial Management (PFM).
Strengthen public budgeting and expenditure management practices.
Improve revenue management and fiscal accountability.
Enhance financial reporting and public sector compliance.
Apply internal controls and audit principles in public finance.
Promote transparency, accountability, and efficient resource utilization.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Foundations of Public Financial Management

Principles and framework of PFM
Public finance institutions and governance
Fiscal policy and public resource management
Case Study: Effective PFM practices

Module 2: Public Budgeting & Expenditure Management

Budget formulation and execution
Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF)
Public expenditure monitoring and control
Practical: Budget planning and analysis

Module 3: Revenue Management & Financial Reporting

Public revenue administration
Government accounting and reporting
IPSAS overview and financial statements
Practical: Public financial reporting

Module 4: Internal Controls, Procurement & Audit

Internal control systems
Public procurement principles
Internal and external audit processes
Case Study: Strengthening public sector accountability

Module 5: Performance Management & PFM Reforms

Performance-based budgeting
Monitoring and evaluation of public expenditure
Digital transformation in PFM
Practical: Developing a PFM improvement action plan

Impact

Where the change lands

Individual Impact

Enhanced expertise in public financial management and budgeting.
Improved skills in financial reporting, expenditure control, and public sector accountability.
Strengthened ability to support effective public finance reforms.

Organizational Impact

Improved financial accountability and transparency.
Stronger budgeting, expenditure management, and resource allocation.
Enhanced compliance with public financial regulations and standards.
Improved efficiency in public service delivery and financial governance.

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

Full calendar

City	Starts	Ends	Delivery	Book
NakuruNext	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kigali	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Accra	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kisumu	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Johannesburg	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Dakar	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book