Training Catalog

Training Catalog

GFOA offers courses on a variety of topics relevant to finance officers. Courses are offered both in-person and virtually and taught by GFOA staff, public-sector practitioners, and subject-matter experts.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

Accounting Courses

GFOA offers courses covering a wide range of accounting topics, including intermediate to advanced governmental accounting, enterprise fund accounting, advanced financial reporting, the annual GAAP Update, and more.

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Budgeting and Forecasting

Budgeting Courses

GFOA offers courses on budgeting at all levels, from basic to advanced. Topics range from fundamentals of local government budgeting to managing the budget process. 

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Debt Management

Debt Management Courses

GFOA provides courses on essential debt management topics, including bond issuance, disclosure updates, market trends, credit rating considerations, and more.

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Treasury and Investment Management

Treasury and Investment Management Courses

GFOA offers courses focused on treasury and investment management best practices. Topics include effective treasury operations, payable policies and procedures, and more.

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Leadership, Ethics, and Trust

Leadership Academy

GFOA's Leadership Academy provides senior public and government finance professionals an opportunity to bolster their leadership and management skills to better serve their communities. Take the next step in your leadership development journey by attending one of our leadership academies.

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If a course is recorded, the recording as well as any accompanying course materials will be made available through the Learning Management System. Materials for non-accounting courses will be available for one year after the completion of the course. Materials for accounting courses will be available for 90 days after the completion of the course.

Additional Courses

GFOA also offers the following immersion courses. Each course is a multi-day intensive session.

Explanation of Course Types

In-Person Training - GFOA offers in-person at various locations throughout the United States on an roughly monthly basis. These courses are led by GFOA staff, public sector practitioners, or other subject-matter experts and include lectures, discussions, interactive exercises, and networking opportunities.

eLearning - GFOA eLearning courses are multi-day, virtual sessions focused on core topics. Many in-person courses also have an eLearning alternative for those unable to travel.

On-Demand Learning - GFOA On-Demand courses are self-paced, allowing participants to learn on their own schedule.

Webinars - GFOA webinars are shorter, virtual events typically lasting one to two hours.

Networking Event - Usually held online, but sometimes in-person, networking events provide an informal setting to connect with peers. These sessions are generally facilitated by one of GFOA's Affinity Groups.

Events Calendar

Explore GFOA’s Events Calendar for a full schedule of upcoming trainings and details on registration.

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