Public Expenditure Budgeting and Management Training Course
Gain the skills you need to advance your career. This course offers hands-on learning, expert guidance, and real-world applications designed to help you grow.
Course Overview
| Course Title | Public Expenditure Budgeting and Management Training Course |
| Organization | Tech For Development (T4D) |
| Venue | Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi |
| Duration | 5 days |
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| Course Fees (Face-to-Face) | USD 1,100/KES 75,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Course Fees (Virtual) | USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Training Modes | Virtual and face-to-face training |
| Payment | Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course |
| Accreditation | Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion |
Course Overview:
This 5-day course, provided by T4D, equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage public expenditure and budgeting processes. It covers key aspects such as budgeting techniques, expenditure management, fiscal discipline, and financial accountability within the public sector. Participants will explore methods to ensure that public funds are allocated efficiently and align with policy objectives, improving service delivery and fiscal sustainability.
Course Duration:
- 5 Days
Target Audience:
- Public Finance Managers
- Budget Officers
- Policy Makers
- Government Auditors
- Financial Controllers
- Public Sector Accountants
Personal Impact:
- Gain practical skills in budgeting and expenditure management.
- Learn techniques for ensuring fiscal discipline and efficient resource allocation.
- Improve your ability to manage public funds transparently and accountably.
- Enhance your career prospects in public finance management.
Organizational Impact:
- Strengthen the organization’s capacity to manage public resources effectively.
- Improve financial accountability and transparency within public sector institutions.
- Ensure better alignment of budgets with policy objectives and service delivery goals.
- Contribute to fiscal sustainability and responsible public expenditure.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the principles and processes of public expenditure management.
- Learn how to prepare and implement effective public sector budgets.
- Gain insights into fiscal policy, financial accountability, and control mechanisms.
- Develop strategies for improving resource allocation and managing public sector finances.
- Explore ways to ensure transparency and combat mismanagement of public funds.
Course Modules
Course Outline:
Module 1: Fundamentals of Public Expenditure and Budgeting
- Key Topics:
- Introduction to Public Financial Management (PFM)
- Principles and Objectives of Public Expenditure
- Understanding the Budget Cycle and Budget Classifications
- Case Study: Analysis of a public sector budget process
- Activity: Group discussion on public sector budgeting challenges
Module 2: Budget Preparation and Formulation
- Key Topics:
- Methods of Budget Preparation (Line-item, Program, and Performance Budgets)
- Budgeting for Public Policy and Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement in the Budget Process
- Real-Life Project: Drafting a budget proposal for a public sector agency
- Activity: Simulation exercise on formulating a government budget
Module 3: Public Expenditure Management and Control
- Key Topics:
- Principles of Public Expenditure Control
- Ensuring Financial Accountability and Transparency
- Techniques for Expenditure Forecasting and Monitoring
- Case Study: Best practices in expenditure management from leading public institutions
- Activity: Group work on identifying gaps in public expenditure control
Module 4: Fiscal Discipline and Financial Accountability
- Key Topics:
- Maintaining Fiscal Discipline in the Public Sector
- Financial Accountability Mechanisms and Reporting
- Role of Auditing in Expenditure Management
- Real-Life Project: Designing financial accountability measures for a government department
- Activity: Discussion on the role of external audits in maintaining fiscal discipline
Module 5: Evaluating Public Expenditure and Budgetary Performance
- Key Topics:
- Techniques for Evaluating Public Spending Efficiency
- Performance-Based Budgeting and Monitoring
- Linking Expenditure to Policy Outcomes and Service Delivery
- Case Study: Evaluating the impact of public expenditure on social services
- Activity: Group presentation on improving budget performance through evaluation
Course Administration
Methodology
Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation & Airport Transfer
Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].
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