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Awareness of Finance in Government

Be more confident in your day to day dealings with colleagues from the finance profession
Improve your awareness of the government’s budgetary cycle and processes and how these will affect your work
Contribute to the delivery of public services which provide even greater value for money

Overview

Cross Civil Service

With increasing pressure for public services to deliver excellent value for money, finance is a topic that no civil servant can afford to ignore. If you’re new to the Civil Service, or have little or no finance expertise, this course will provide you with an insight into how public finances operate and the role that finance plays in government decision making.

You’ll learn about the sources of finance and the importance of managing public money. You’ll also be introduced to the main concepts of financial budget management, financial processes and controls and what this all means for your area of work.

Please refer to the course flyer for a full description of the learning. Visit the open course schedule to see upcoming dates for all available learning.