Financial Management Certificate
a. 6 hours of Finance education
NCLM
Effective and accurate financial management is one of the most vital responsibilities of any local leader—whether elected, appointed, or serving as a member of staff. Fiscal responsibility empowers your organization to plan strategically, allocate resources wisely, and deliver essential services to your community.
This education curriculum is designed to build financial leadership from the ground up. It begins with foundational courses to establish core competencies, then expands into elective modules that allow you to deepen your expertise in specific areas of financial management. Finally, the catalog culminates in interactive workshops that foster mastery through facilitated, hands-on learning experiences.
Available to all NCLM members
Financial Management Certification Program
Municipal Finance: Comprehensive Fiscal Training for Local Governments
Individual Topics in Municipal Finance
The 10 Keys to Effective Oversight of Your Financial System
The 7 Keys to Successful Financial Planning
Strategic Planning for Small Towns
Local Government Budgeting Workshop
Capital Planning Workshop