This program is intended for public health leaders who have limited knowledge, skills and experience with financial management and budgeting or those wish to review and/or refresh their knowledge of fiscal principles.

After completing this course you will be able to:
– Recognize the importance of financial management in the efficiency and effectiveness of day-to-day and long-term public health service delivery in the community.
– Understand financial management and budgeting terminology often encountered in not-for-profit and governmental public health settings.
– Differentiate among types of budgets applicable in a public health setting.
– Examine the importance of and develop beginning knowledge about budgeting processes including budget preparation and variance analyses.