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Course 5118 | Virtual | Classroom
Budget Formulation
Overview
Learn about budget formulation as an essential step in the process of securing financial resources for your agency to fulfill the mission and deliver programs. You will also gain the skills and techniques to produce a solid budget submission, which will lead to better decision-making about future program activities and strategies.
Who Attends
This course is designed for budget analysts and financial resource professionals who help prepare budget submissions and compile cost data as well as other information contributing to decisions about future program activities, funding, and budget strategies.
Course Level: Intermediate
CLP: 24 | CPE: 24
Duration: 3 Days
Price: $ 1369.00 
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Course Details
Volume Discounts (5+ Seats)
Private Group TrainingAvailable Dates
Guaranteed to Run are designated with a 
July 20 - July 22, 2026
Class ID: 265118006
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
August 5 - August 7, 2026
Class ID: 265118007
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
October 7 - October 9, 2026
Class ID: 265118009
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
November 23 - November 25, 2026
Class ID: 265118010
Virtual
9 AM - 5 PM EST
Learning Objectives
- Describe the history behind budget formulation legislation and summarize key elements of the legislation
- Define the phases of the Federal budget process, identify the key players in the Federal budget process, and describe their roles
- Identify the guidance available from the legislative and executive branches regarding budget formulation, and apply this guidance to budget formulation principles
- Describe and differentiate between four types of budgets—object class, capital asset, program, and performance budgets
- Prepare your own unit budget using appropriate government and agency-issued guidance, to include calculating employment requirements and costs using multiple methods
- Perform a cost estimate using the appropriate estimating methodologies and tools, and adjust your budget to accommodate changes in estimates and/or budget cuts
- Explain the qualities of an effective budget justification
- Analyze a sample agency budget
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