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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Introduction to Government Finance

For those on Fast Stream and other development programmes. This programme offers you an insight into how departments and agencies manage their funding. Areas covered include the terminology of government finance; public expenditure planning; value for money; the parliamentary financial procedure; the roles of HM Treasury, Accounting Officers and the Public Accounts Committee; resource accounting and budgeting.

Programme Director Michael Dennis

Code Length Price

ITGF 2 days £805

Venue Dates

London 17-18 May 10, 19-20 Jul 10, 13-14 Sep 10, 8-9 Nov 10, 5-6 Jan 11, 7-8 Feb 11, 7-8 Mar 11

For further information Susan Evered 01344 634 275, gtn 3803 4275 susan.evered@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/itgf

Practical Financial Management Skills

For those on Fast Stream or other development programmes who want practical financial management skills and knowledge that can be used in the workplace within the government finance context. Topics include in-year management of finances, investment appraisal and costing techniques. Together with Introduction to Government Finance (above), this covers all the Professional Skills for Government financial management requirements.

Programme Director Debbie Laing

Code Length Price

FMPS 1 day £420

Venue Dates

London 19 May 10, 14 Jul 10, 10 Nov 10, 9 Feb 11

For further information Susan Evered 01344 634 275, gtn 3803 4275 susan.evered@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/fmps

Finance Skills for All

Finance Skills for All is a joint initiative between the National School and HM Treasury. It provides the foundation and advanced levels of the Professional Skills for Government (PSG) financial management core skill.

It’s free of charge, foundation-level e-learning scheme comprising 10 modules, that can be completed in eight hours by anyone in the

Civil Service. It is recommended for all Civil Service staff.

Register at nationalschool.gov.uk/financeskillsforall

For programmes for finance staff and those with professional finance qualifications, see pages 70-71.


ANALYSIS AND USE OF EVIDENCE

Analysis and Use of Evidence (for those aspiring to Grade 7 or above)

In line with Professional Skills for Government (PSG)

For those wanting a practical introduction to all aspects of analysis and use of evidence required at Civil Service Grade 7 and above. The programme offers a mix of case studies, practitioner input and individual work covering sources of evidence, assessing the validity of evidence, using evidence to evaluate and working with experts to analyse and communicate results. The programme is designed for those who do not have an analytical background.

Programme Director Gregory McCormick

Code Length Price

AUE 2 days £940

Venue Dates

Sunningdale 27-28 Apr 10, 15-16 Jul 10, 2-3 Nov 10, 15-16 Feb 11

London 26-27 May 10, 6-7 Sep 10, 6-7 Dec 10

For further information Janice Law 01344 634 844, gtn 3803 4844 janice.law@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/aue

Analysis and Use of Evidence

In line with Professional Skills for Government (PSG)

This is designed for HEO and SEO staff. The programme provides an overview of the main requirements of the Professional Skills for Government (PSG) core competency of analysis and use of evidence, covering sourcing information, managing information, assessing the reliability of information and basic data analysis.

Programme Director Gregory McCormick

Code Length Price

AUEB 1 day £390

Venue Dates

London 20 Sep 10, 29 Mar 11

For further information Janice Law 01344 634 844, gtn 3803 4844 janice.law@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/aueb
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