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Programs And Academy Represent The Heart Of Our Educational Mission
At Public Sector Learning, our Programs and Academy represent the heart of our educational mission. Designed with the evolving needs of public servants, small businesses, and civic professionals in mind, these offerings provide not just information, but transformation.
Through practical, real-world content, learners are empowered to navigate the full spectrum of government finance, procurement, grants, contracting, and cooperative agreements with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Our programs are grounded in our CLEAR framework—Contracting Literacy, Education, Access, and Resources.
This approach ensures that every course, workshop, and certification pathway we offer is not only compliant with policy but designed to meet people where they are, building both competence and community in the process. Whether you’re preparing for an audit, responding to a request for proposals, building a departmental budget, or pursuing continuing education units, our curriculum is designed to be actionable, accessible, and aligned with the responsibilities you carry.
Public Funds Academy
The Public Funds Academy is our cornerstone learning pathway, created for professionals who manage, safeguard, or account for public dollars. From city accountants to state-level grant managers, this academy equips learners with the tools to ensure financial integrity and stewardship.
Through a blend of theory, case-based exercises, and interactive tools, the program introduces core principles of fund management, including budgeting, procurement, internal controls, grant compliance, and financial reporting. Each module provides not only knowledge but practical application with downloadable templates and scenario-based learning. This academy is ideal for public employees working in finance departments, auditors, grant managers, program directors, and cooperative administrators who want to elevate fiscal performance while upholding transparency and compliance.
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The Procurement BluePrint
The Procurement BluePrint is our signature course that provides a comprehensive and practical roadmap for navigating the full lifecycle of public procurement. This course is specifically designed for professionals in government, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses who seek to understand and engage with the public procurement process with clarity and confidence.
Unlike traditional procurement courses that rely heavily on theory, The Procurement BluePrint focuses on actionable strategies and tools that empower learners to build strong procurement systems, respond effectively to solicitations, and comply with public purchasing laws and ethical standards.
Key topics include: - Procurement planning and strategy - Understanding solicitations: IFBs, RFPs, RFQs, and cooperative agreements - Proposal development and vendor responses - Contract negotiation and management - Ethics, transparency, and conflict-of-interest compliance - Incorporating small and disadvantaged business outreach.
Participants will have access to exclusive tools such as template documents, sample evaluation scorecards, policy guides, and timelines to streamline every phase of the procurement process. Whether you are initiating your first bid process or refining your existing procedures, The Procurement BluePrint provides the guidance and structure needed to ensure success.
Grant & Cooperative Strategies
This course is tailored for professionals managing grants, subawards, and cooperative agreements. It provides detailed instruction on pre- and post-award grant compliance, cooperative program design, and navigating the federal grant lifecycle.
Learners explore application development, performance monitoring, fiscal management, and audit preparation as they relate to both direct and pass-through funding.
They also gain clarity on indirect costs, matching requirements, and the strategic use of cooperative models to streamline service delivery and expand impact. This course is essential for grant managers, program officers, compliance professionals, and nonprofit or agency staff working within intergovernmental or cross-sector partnerships.
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Audit Readiness & Risk Management
Audit Readiness & Risk Management prepares organizations to face internal and external audits with confidence. This course helps learners understand what auditors look for, how to document appropriately, and how to build a control environment that minimizes exposure to financial and reputational risks.
Learners are introduced to the basics of audit cycles, risk assessment models, and internal control design. They leave equipped with checklists, readiness templates, and real-world insights into navigating audit interviews and responding to findings. This course is essential for compliance officers, grant administrators, executive leadership, and anyone responsible for safeguarding public funds or grant awards
Budgeting & Financial Planning
Budgeting & Financial Planning is designed to enhance the skills of professionals involved in fiscal management. Whether you’re creating a department budget or managing long-term financial strategies, this course provides you with a practical roadmap. Through engaging instruction and real-world examples, learners explore the fundamentals of public budgeting, revenue forecasting, cost allocation, and reporting.
The program emphasizes transparency, stakeholder communication, and long-range fiscal sustainability. Practical tools such as budget templates, forecasting calculators, and policy drafting guides are provided, making this course a hands-on experience that translates immediately to the workplace.
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