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 Certificate of Accomplishment In

Business Analysis
COURSE OF STUDY
The CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT IN BUSINESS ANALYSIS helps participants acquire practical skills to
carry out the entire business analysis process, which includes eliciting, analyzing, communicating and validating
requirements for changes to business processes, policies and information systems. The business analyst understands
business problems and opportunities in the context of the requirements and recommends solutions that enable the organization to
achieve its goals.
Four courses are required to complete the certificate program. The recommended order appears below. You have three years to
complete the program.

REQUIRED COURSES
■ Business Analysis: Overview
PGMT7400D • 1.8 CEU • 18 CDU
■ Requirements Planning, Elicitation and Management
PGMT8320D • 1.2 CEU • 12 CDU
■ Requirements Analysis and Documentation
PGMT8300D • 1.8 CEU • 18 CDU
■ Requirements Communication, Solution Assessment and Validation
PGMT8310D • 1.2 CEU • 12 CDU

Our technology-enabled learning services have expanded.

The Graduate School continues to offer numerous opportunities for
customers to experience up-to-date training through the Web. We
can also develop your agency-specific training for delivery on our
GS Connect platform or yours.
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Certificate of Accomplishment In

Enterprise Architecture
COURSE OF STUDY
Enterprise architecture is a blueprint for modernization. The CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT IN ENTERPRISE
ARCHITECTURE is designed for current and prospective enterprise architects, as well as interested technologists and
business specialists,and includes skills for implement viable cost-effective enterprise architecture within their
organizations. Participants gain the knowledge to serve as effective change agents for enhancing intra-and inter-agency
communications, streamlining business processes and eliminating duplication of services, and facilitating data sharing for effective
decision making across the enterprise and across government at large.
Introduction to Enterprise Architecture (ENTR7000T) is the introductory course for those with little or no experience in EA. For those
who have worked for at least a year in enterprise architecture the initial course is Implementing an Enterprise Architecture
(ENTR7001T). All participants are required to take one of these courses to pursue the certificate program. Participants should take
Applied Enterprise Architecture: Affecting Strategic Change (ENTR9002T) as the last course in the sequence for the final project
executed in this class. Participants have three years to complete the program. Learn more about this certificate program at
graduateschool.edu/ea.

REQUIRED INTRODUCTORY COURSE

■ Introduction to Enterprise Architecture (for those new to Enterprise Architecture.)

ENTR7000T • 1.8 CEU
OR

■ Implementing and Enterprise Architecture (for those who have 1 year or more experience.)
ENTR7001T • 1.8 CEU

CORE COURSES

■ Service-Oriented Architectures – Components and ■ Capital Portfolio Planning, Implementation,

Services Maintenance and Management
ENTR8001T • 1.2 CEU PROJ7998T • 1.8 CEU
■ Technical Architectures Final Capstone Course
ENTR8002T • 1.2 CEU
■ Data Architectures ■ Applied Enterprise Architecture: Affecting Strategic
ENTR8003T • 1.2 CEU Change
ENTR9002T • 1.8 CEU

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 Certificate of Accomplishment In

Financial Management
COURSE OF STUDY
Today, the requirement for accountability throughout government is greater than ever before, and so is the need for
qualified financial managers. The CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT provides a
framework for you to advance in the field of financial management. Our program identifies skills in core areas and
then lets you select electives to suit your goals. You develop a broad range of knowledge and skills that you need to make sound
financial decisions, use good judgment and set examples of productivity.
Courses are targeted to entry-level through advanced-level employees. Our certificate program has been expanded to include key
courses that will enhance your financial management background.
With each course you become a more valuable member of your financial management team. In addition to developing solid
financial management skills, you are also able to readily handle developmental assignments, demonstrate a personal commitment
to self-improvement and make the transition to higher-level positions.
The courses in the certificate program are developed and taught by retired and practicing financial management professionals.
Certificate courses are offered nationwide through the Graduate School. You have three years to complete the program. You may
apply for the certificate program online.

REQUIRED COURSES
(Complete a minimum of 150 CPE credits)

■ Decision Support: Building New Analytical Skills ■ Introduction to Financial Management

FINC8120D • 24 CPE FINC7000D • 24 CPE
■ Federal Appropriations Law ■ Leadership Essentials
FINC7100D • 32 CPE MGMT7020D • 1.8 CEU (equivalent to 21 CPE)
■ Introduction to Federal Accounting OR
ACCT7001D • 32 CPE
■ Preparing to Lead in the 21st Century
■ Introduction to Federal Budgeting MGMT9020D • 1.2 CEU (equivalent to 14 CPE)
BUDG7001D • 24 CPE

ELECTIVE COURSES
(Complete a minimum of 80 CPE credits)

■ Advanced Appropriations Law Seminar ■ Contract Auditing ■ Management’s Responsibility

FINC9100D • 24 CPE AUDT8801G • 40 CPE for Internal Control
■ Assessing Financial-Related Activities ■ Effective Communication with (OMB Circular A-123)
and Controls Customers AUDT8003G • 16 CPE
AUDT8811G • 32 CPE COMM8000D • 1.2 CEU ■ Performance Measurement and
■ Budget Analysis Workshop (equivalent to 14 CPE) Budgeting
BUDG8100D • 32 CPE ■ Federal Accounting Standards BUDG8101D • 24 CPE
■ Budget Execution ACCT7102D • 24 CPE ■ Planning, Programming, Budgeting
BUDG7100D • 32 CPE ■ Government Auditing Overview and Execution (PPBE)
■ Budget Formulation AUDT7005G • 8 CPE BUDG8000D • 24 CPE
BUDG7101D • 32 CPE ■ Government Standard General Ledger OR

■ Budget Justification and Presentation ACCT8100D • 16 CPE ■ Planning, Programming, Budgeting and
BUDG7102D • 24 CPE ■ Intermediate Federal Accounting Execution (PPBE), Army
■ Conducting Quality Analysis ACCT8003D • 32 CPE BUDG8001D • 40 CPE
for Decision Support ■ Reimbursable Agreements
FINC9150D • 24 CPE FINC9110D • 16 CPE
■ Congressional Budget Process
BUDG8175D • 24 CPE
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Certificate of Accomplishment In

Grants Management
COURSE OF STUDY
The CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT IN GRANTS MANAGEMENT helps participants acquire basic
knowledge and skills in managing grants in today’s challenging, results-oriented environments.

REQUIRED COURSES

Participants should complete the courses in the following order:

■ Introduction to Grants Management
PGMT7101D • 2.4 CEU
■ Grants Performance Management
PGMT8101D • 2.4 CEU
■ The Effective Grants Manager
PGMT8201D • 1.8 CEU
You have three years to complete the program.

Customize Training
The Graduate School can customize our certificate
programs to fit your agency’s specific needs. Courses
can be offered in our classrooms, at your location or
through a variety of distance modes.

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 Certificate of Accomplishment In

Human Resources Management

COURSE OF STUDY
The Graduate School offers a three-level certificate program for human resources practitioners. Consisting of courses that are
practical, job-related and federal-specific, our program focuses on the real issues confronting contemporary HR practitioners and
managers.
Courses required for the Level I Certificate cover the conceptual, technical and procedural knowledge and skills needed by the successful HR
practitioner. Level II Certificate courses build on these concepts and significantly broaden and expand the student’s competencies. The Level III
courses further develop the analytical and consulting skills that equip the HR practitioner to serve as a valuable advisor to management.
The certificate program consists of either classroom or distance education courses. The Level I Certificate can be completed entirely by distance
education.
Our classroom courses are enhanced by instructors who know firsthand the issues faced by today’s human resources managers. Our distance
education courses create an option for those students who prefer or need an alternative means for meeting the requirements of the certificate
program.
Thomas Edison State College (TESC) has awarded college credit to the Level I Certificate classroom courses. For a fee, TESC will grant credit to
students who complete the Graduate School course and pass a post-course assessment. Students may earn up to 17 undergraduate credits.

LEVEL I CERTIFICATE PMGT8980D

Traditional Classroom Distance Education

Federal Human Resources Management Federal Human Resources Management (GS Classic)
OR
(PMGT7011D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 CEU (PERS1731A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0 CEU
Basic Staffing and Placement (STAF7100N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0 CEU

Federal Staffing and Placement (STAF7009D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0 CEU OR OR

Federal Staffing (GS Classic) (STAF7101A) . . . . . . . . . . . Available Dec. 2010

Position Classification (CLAS7003D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.0 CEU
OR
Principles of Classification (CLAS7900D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0 CEU
Federal Employee Relations (LABR7009D). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4 CEU
Position Classification: An Introduction
(CLAS7051N). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0 CEU
OR
OR
Federal Classification (GS Classic) (CLAS7052A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0 CEU
Basic Labor Relations (LABR7051N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0 CEU

OR OR
OR
Federal Labor Relations (LABR7010D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0 CEU Federal Employee Relations (GS Classic)
(LABR7053A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Available Jan. 2011
EEO: Its Place in the Federal Workplace
(EEOP7051N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 CEU
EEO in the Federal Sector (EEOP7012D). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 CEU OR
OR

Introduction to Federal EEO (EEOP7004N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 CEU

Elements of Statistics (STAT3350C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ACE CREDITS

Basic Statistics (STAT7001D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4 CEU OR OR

Practical Statistics(STAT7001N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2 CEU

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LEVEL II CERTIFICATE PMGT8981D
Upon completion of Level I
Traditional Classroom Distance Education

Federal Employee Benefits (BENE7104D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0 CEU

Strategic Human Capital Management
(PMGT7015D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 CEU
OR
Federal Workforce Analysis and Planning
(PMGT7013D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 CEU
Fair Labor Standards Act (CLAS7101D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 CEU OR Federal Labor Standards Act (GS Classic)
(CLAS7102A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0 CEU
Federal Position Management (CLAS7012D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 CEU
Job Analysis and KSA Examining OR Qualifications Standards for GS Positions
(STAF8001D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 CEU (STAF7051N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0 CEU
OR
Qualifications Analysis (STAF7004D). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 CEU
Federal Employee Development
(CDEV7007D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 CEU

LEVEL III CERTIFICATE PMGT8982D

Upon completion of Level II
Traditional Classroom Distance Education

Organizational Change and the Role of

Human Resources (PMGT7313D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 CEU
Internal Consulting Skills for Federal HR Professionals (CDEV8005D)1.8 CEU
Leading Teams and Groups (TDEV8200D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 CEU OR Increasing Leadership Competence
(MGMT7904A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4 CEU
Federal Performance Management
(LABR7013D). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 CEU
Management Analysis: Overview
(PGMT7000D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4 CEU
Project Management (PGMT7005D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4 CEU OR Project Management (PROJ1101A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits

Our Human Resources Management Certificate Programs

are designed to keep you current and to fit your schedule.
The Human Resources Management Level I Certificate can now be
earned entirely through distance education. This means you can broaden
your skill set and deepen your understanding of this exciting field; study
when and where it is most convenient for you.

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 Certificate of Accomplishment In

Leadership, Supervision and Management

COURSE OF STUDY
Given the challenges facing government today—increased accountability, changing laws and regulations, tighter budgets—the
demand for leaders is greater than ever before. The Graduate School’s Certificate of Accomplishment programs provide the
education and experience needed to develop those who are critical to successful operation of the public sector.
These programs include three certificate levels: Team Leader, Supervisor and Manager. Participants have up to two years to complete any one of
the three program certificate requirements. These programs comply with the USOPM requirements listed in CFR Title 5, Subchapter B, Part 410
“Training” and part 412 “Supervisory, Management and Executive Development”.

Team Leader Certificate Program

The Team Leader Certificate Program develops the necessary skills to guide and manage effective teams. The program prepares individuals to
leverage the power of teams to provide solutions to problems, drive innovation, and enhance organizational capabilities. The program will
addresses necessary skills for meeting the special challenges of leading teams in the public sector.

Required Courses

■ Leadership Skills for Non-Supervisors ■ Jump-Starting High Performing Teams

ADMB7006D • 1.2 CEU TDEV7021D • 1.2 CEU
OR ■ Leading Teams and Groups
■ Leadership Skills for Non-Supervisors (GS Connect) TDEV8200D • 1.8 CEU
ADMB7506A • 1.8 CEU OR

■ From Peer to Leader: Successfully Navigating the Transition ■ Leading Teams and Groups (GS Connect)
MGMT7125D • 0.6 CEU TDEV8500A • 1.8 CEU
■ Accountability All Around
SUPV7019D • 0.6 CEU

Elective COURSES
(SELECT TWO)

■ The Power of Influence Over Authority ■ Facilitator Workshop

MGMT7120D • 0.6 CEU TDEV8120D • 2.4 CEU
■ Project Management for the Office Professional ■ The Basics of Clear Government Writing (GS Connect)
ADMB7011D • 1.8 CEU WRIT7986A • 1.2 CEU

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Supervisor Certificate Program
Focusing on the key supervisory competencies of communication and developing others, the Supervisor Certificate Program enables participants
to lead successfully and inspire those they supervise. The curriculum addresses such skills as delegation, motivation, coaching and mentoring—all
associated with managing the performance of others.

Required Courses

■ Introduction to Supervision ■ Coaching Skills for Today’s Leaders

SUPV7001D • 3.0 CEU MGMT9002D • 0.6 CEU
■ Federal Human Resource Management for Supervisors and ■ Decision Making & Problem Solving
Managers MGMT8102D • 1.2 CEU
PMGT7102D • 3.0 CEU *Professional Development Requirement: In conjunction with your
■ Constructive Conflict Resolution professional field, you are required to select and complete a related Graduate
COMM7004D • 1.8 CEU School course in your field that will enhance your expertise in your profession. This
selected course is subject to the approval of the Certificate Course Manager.

Elective Courses
(SELECT TWO)

■ Writing for Results ■ Leveraging People Networks to Improve Performance (GS Connect)
WRIT7110D • 1.2 CEU LEAD9002A • 0.6 CEU
■ Telework: A Managers Perspective ■ Developing Emotional Intelligence Skills (GS Connect)
MGMT9021D • 0.3 CEU LEAD8500A • 1.2 CEU

Manager Certificate Program

Effective government managers are responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that ensures agency success. Through this
curriculum, participants will explore such critical issues as setting and implementing management controls; aligning human capital efforts; and
being attuned to the political dynamics. Create a framework for enabling change and organizational dynamics.

Required Courses

■ Introduction to Management* ■ Building and Sustaining Organizational Professional Development Requirement: In

MGMT7099D • 3.0 CEU Culture conjunction with your professional field, you are
MGMT8125D • 0.6 CEU required to select and complete a related Graduate
* This course is for those who have been managing
School course in your field that will enhance your
for 3 years or less. ■ Introduction to Financial Management
expertise in your profession. This selected course is
OR
FINC7000D • .24 CEU subject to the approval of the Certificate Course
■ Strategic Human Capital Management Manager.
If you have been a manager for more than 3 years PMGT7015D • 1.2 CEU
and have previously attended the Introduction to
Management (MGMT7099D), please submit an essay
to the Certificate Course Manager documenting your
management experience and expertise.

Elective Courses
(SELECT TWO)

■ Enabling Organizational Change (GS Connect) ■ Measuring Government Performance

LEAD9001A • 0.6 CEU PGMT8031D • 2.4 CEU
■ Executive View of Project Management ■ Marketing Public Programs
PROJ9003D • 0.6 CEU COMM9002D • 1.2 CEU

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 Certificate of Accomplishment In

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support

Technician (MCDST)Certificate
COURSE OF STUDY
The MICROSOFT CERTIFIED DESKTOP SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (MCDST) credential proves that an individual has the skills to
successfully support end-users and troubleshoot desktop environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system.
MCDST candidates are required to pass two core examinations. This designation provides industry recognition of knowledge and
proficiency with Microsoft products and technologies.
The MCDST certification covers the skills of help-desk technicians, customer support representatives, PC support specialists, technical support
representatives and technical support specialists. The following two courses are required to complete the certificate process.

Supporting Users and Troubleshooting the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System.

The first three days provide individuals who are new to Microsoft Windows XP with the knowledge and skills necessary to troubleshoot basic
problems users will face while running Microsoft Windows XP Professional in an Active Directory network environment or Windows XP Home in
a workgroup environment. This course is designed to provide an overview of operating system concepts and how to troubleshoot Windows XP.

Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP

Operating System.
In the remaining two days, participants acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to troubleshoot basic user problems related to configuring
and maintaining applications such as Microsoft Office, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer and others that run on a Microsoft Windows XP
Operating System.

REQUIREMENTS

This certification course is intended for individuals in the support/help desk environments who wish to obtain industry recognition
of proficiencies.
Prerequisite: An MCDST candidate should have six months of experience working with a desktop operating system.
Supporting Users and Troubleshooting the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System.
Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Applications on the Microsoft Windows XP Operating Systems.

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Certificate of Accomplishment In

Personal Property Management

COURSE OF STUDY
The CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT IN PERSONAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT covers life-cycle property
management, allowing the participant to see the whole process instead of isolated procedures. The program provides a
solid foundation of knowledge and skills, including team-based approaches for personal property management. Staff in
positions associated with logistics, supply, acquisition, inventory management, and property utilization and disposal are the audience for this
certificate. Enrollees receive a solid foundation in the planning, control, use and disposal of an organization’s assets and understand how the
property management function interacts with the user, acquisition and finance.

REQUIRED COURSES

■ Applications in Personal Property Accountability

PROP7210D • 2.4 CEU
■ Property Accountability: The Life Cycle
PROP7112D • 2.4 CEU
■ Property Management for Custodial Officers
PROP7103D • 1.2 CEU
■ Warehousing, Operations and Disposal
PROP7001D • 2.4 CEU

ELECTIVE COURSES

Program and Management Writing Skills Courses Acquisition Courses

Analysis Courses (select one) (select one)
(select one) ■ Clear Writing through ■ Comprehensive COTR Workshop
■ Basic Statistics Critical Thinking ACQI7523D • 40 CPE
STAT7001D • 2.4 CEU WRIT7100D • 1.8 CEU ■ Contracting Basics for COTRs
■ Introduction to ■ Essentials of English ACQI7503D • 24 CPE
Financial Management ENGL7000D • 3.0 CEU ■ Introduction to
FINC7000D • 24 CPE ■ Fundamentals of Writing Government Contracting
■ Management Analysis: Overview WRIT7010D • 1.8 CEU ACQI7501D • 40 CPE
PGMT7000D • 2.4 CEU ■ Simplified Acquisition Procedures
■ Project Management ACQI7506D • 40 CPE
PGMT7005D • 2.4 CEU

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 Certificate of Accomplishment In

Program and Management Analysis

COURSE OF STUDY
The course of study for the CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT IN PROGRAM AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS covers
key concepts and skills required by the successful management/program analyst. The courses are government-oriented,
job-related, practical and hands-on; they are taught by instructors with many years of high-level government experience. The
program provides a framework for the development of a full and well-rounded mastery of analytic skills for the complete management (or
program) analyst, and the certificate of accomplishment demonstrates a personal commitment to self-improvement.
Participants need to demonstrate a mastery of the two prerequisite courses before enrolling in the certificate program. The five required
courses are presented below in a recommended sequence; it is not mandatory that you take them in this sequence, but it is highly
recommended. Management Analysis: Advanced Applications is, however, the last course in the program and should be taken when all
prerequisites and elective courses are completed. You must take a minimum of three elective courses. You have three years to complete the
program.

PREREQUISITES
■ Basic Statistics
STAT7001D • 2.4 CEU
■ Management Analysis: Overview
PGMT7000D • 2.4 CEU

REQUIRED COURSES
(Complete 5 courses)

■ Management Analysis: Designing ■ Management Analysis: ■ Project Management

and Conducting a Study Data Gathering PGMT7005D • 2.4 CEU
PGMT8001D • 2.4 CEU PGMT8000D • 2.4 CEU ■ Management Analysis: Advanced
■ Cost-Benefit Analysis Workshop OR Applications (Capstone Course)
PGMT8100D • 1.8 CEU ■ Data Collection and Analysis PGMT9000D • 2.4 CEU
PGMT7001D • 3.0 CEU

ELECTIVE COURSES
(Complete 3 courses, 1 from each section below)

■ Federal Budgeting for ■ Interpersonal ■ Introduction to Program ■ Jump-Starting High-

Non-Budgeting Personnel
BUDG7000D • 1.8 CEU
OR
■ Introduction to Federal
Budgeting
BUDG7001D • 24 CPE
Communications
COMM7006D • 1.2 CEU
OR
■ Technical Writing
WRIT8100D • 1.8 CEU
Evaluation Performing Teams: The
PGMT7003D • 3.0 CEU Fundamentals
OR TDEV7021D • 1.2 CEU
■ Management’s ■ Management Analysis:
Responsibility Planning
for Internal Control PGMT7004D • 2.4 CEU
(OMB Circular A-123) ■ Conducting Quality Analysis
AUDT8003G • 16 CPE for Decision Support
OR FINC9150D • 24 CPE
■ Decision Support: Building
■ Measuring Government New Analytical Skills
Performance FINC8120D • 24 CPE
PGMT8031D • 2.4 CEU

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Certificate of Accomplishment In

Project Management
COURSE OF STUDY
The CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT provides a thorough preparation for current
project managers and those wishing to enter the field. Participants complete one of two basic courses that include IT
project management specialization. Following the basic course, participants take five intermediate, core courses that
address key knowledge areas and project management processes, plus one elective. Individuals must complete the program in three years.

REQUIRED COURSES

RECOMMENDED AS CORE COURSES (Select 5)

FIRST COURSE
■ Project Management
PGMT7005D • 2.4 CEU • 24 PDU
OR
■ Project Management for IT:
Application and Integration
PROJ7602T • 2.4 CEU • 24 PDU
■ Project Risk Management
■ Project Communications
PROJ8293D • 1.4 CEU • 14 PDU
Management
PROJ8294D • 1.4 CEU • 14 PDU ■ Project Scope Management
PROJ8299D • 1.4 CEU • 14 PDU
■ Project Cost Management
PROJ8292D • 1.4 CEU • 14 PDU ■ Project Time Management
PROJ8291D • 1.4 CEU • 14 PDU
■ Project Quality Management
PROJ8296D • 1.4 CEU • 14 PDU

ELECTIVE COURSES
(Select 1)

■ Advanced COTR Workshop ■ Integrated Planning and Scheduling ■ Negotiating Techniques

ACQI9008D • 40 CPE PROJ9002D • 1.2 CEU MGMT9104D • 1.2 CEU
■ Comprehensive COTR Workshop ■ Leading Teams and Groups ■ PMP® Exam Preparation (GS Classic)
ACQI7523D • 40 CPE TDEV8200D • 1.8 CEU PROJ8395A • 5.6 CEU • 56 PDU
■ Construction Contracting for COTRs ■ Managing a Project with Your Team ■ Preparing for the PMP® Examination
ACQI8006D • 40 CPE PROJ8202D • 14 PDU PROJ8295D • 1.4 CEU • 14 PDU
■ Earned Value Management (GS Connect) ■ Microsoft Project 2007 OR
PROJ8500A • 0.6 CEU PROJ7990T • 1.8 CEU A CORE COURSE NOT PREVIOUSLY SELECTED
■ Essential Elements of Earned ■ Microsoft Project 2007 (GS Connect)
Value Management PROJ7590A
PROJ8003D • 1.2 CEU
■ Fundamentals of IT Management and
Capital Planning
TECH7705T • 2.4 CEU

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Institute, Inc. PMP® is a registered certification mark of the ProjectManagement Institute,
Inc.

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