# Master Certificate in Federal Financial Management - Level IV Certificate Program Live online certificate program for experienced financial leaders Canonical URL: ## Overview Lead teams and manage change in a federal financial environment. Level IV prepares seasoned financial professionals to lead teams and supervise operations within federal financial management. This capstone program focuses on leadership, communication, and strategic oversight, ideal for those with ten or more years of verifiable federal financial experience. ## What you'll learn - Develop advanced leadership skills for managing teams and driving change in federal financial environments. - Master strategic planning techniques to optimize performance and align financial goals with agency missions. - Enhance communication skills to lead effectively and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels. - Apply decision-making and problem-solving frameworks to tackle complex financial challenges in government settings. - Deepen knowledge of appropriations law, cost analysis, and performance accountability for informed resource management. ## Curriculum 1. **Leading Teams and Groups Course** 2. **Decision Making and Problem Solving Course** 3. **Leadership Communication Course** 4. **Strategic Planning for Government Organizations Course** 5. **Advanced Appropriations Law Course** 6. **Activity Costing Executive Seminar for Performance Accountability Course** ## Instructors ### Alan B. Robinson — Instructor Mr. Robinson is a seasoned legal and federal employment expert with over two decades of experience. He recently retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, where he spent 11 years as Deputy Director/Director for the Office of Outreach, Diversity, and Equal Opportunity (ODEO) and 8 years as Chief of Employee and Labor Relations. In these roles, he provided extensive guidance on federal employment matters, showcasing his deep expertise in labor relations and diversity initiatives. A graduate of the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Government, Mr. Robinson earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Before his federal service, he built a robust legal career, starting as a law clerk for the Baltimore City Orphan’s Court, followed by 10 years as a civil defense litigator with a D.C. law firm, and later operating his own solo practice for 5 years. His private practice focused on representing federal agencies, employees, municipalities, and private entities in employment-related cases before the EEOC, Merit Systems Protection Board, and various courts. Currently, Mr. Robinson shares his wealth of knowledge as an adjunct instructor with the Graduate School USA and serves as a registered arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). His extensive background in law, federal employment, and diversity makes him a valuable resource in his field. ### Kent Miller — Instructor Kent D. Miller, Jr., MBA, CDFM-A, is a highly accomplished financial management expert and educator with over 40 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. A retired U.S. Army officer, Kent has held leadership roles such as Controller/CFO for the U.S. Army Missile Command and Program Manager/Financial Analyst for the Assistant Secretary of the Army. His expertise spans budgeting, cost analysis, managerial accounting, and financial systems implementation. Notably, he managed a $9 billion organization, supervised a financial staff of 150, and developed funding requirements and congressional testimony for senior Army leadership. Kent’s career also includes consulting and training, where he has developed over 50 courses and taught more than 20,000 students from federal agencies and contractors. As an adjunct instructor at Graduate School USA since 2005, Kent specializes in financial management training for federal employees. His courses cover a wide range of topics, including appropriations law, budget formulation and execution, and performance-based budgeting. Kent’s teaching is informed by his extensive experience in planning, programming, and budgeting, as well as his work in reengineering processes to achieve cost savings. He is also a Certified Defense Financial Manager with Acquisition Specialty (CDFM-A) and has been recognized for his leadership in professional organizations such as the Society of Defense Financial Management and the Association of Government Accountants. ### Alan McCain — Curriculum Program Manager Alan McCain is a retired combat veteran who served as both an Air Force enlisted member and a Navy officer. He brings over 30 years of experience spanning federal and commercial budgeting, auditing, programming, operations, global logistics support, supply chain and inventory management, as well as major IT acquisition. He possesses extensive, hands-on budget and audit experience across Federal, State, and Local government operations, including work within the Executive Office of the President and the Departments of State, Defense, Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Education, as well as the Office of the Mayor of Washington, D.C., among others. Alan’s consulting background includes strategic planning and business development with the District of Columbia government, multiple federal agencies, Lockheed Martin, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is a Certified Government/Defense Financial Manager (CGFM/DFM), holds a Teaching Certification from Harvard University’s Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, and earned an Executive MBA in International Business from The George Washington University. ### Dr. Le'Angela Ingram — Instructor Dr. Le'Angela Ingram is a globally recognized leadership advisor, change management expert, and executive coach with over 20 years of experience transforming organizations and individuals across the public, private, and academic sectors. As the founder of Ingram Consulting Group International, she has consulted with more than 200 federal agencies and numerous global institutions, delivering high-impact strategies in organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and emotional intelligence. Her work has spanned three continents, where she has designed and facilitated seminars, workshops, and conferences that drive measurable improvements in employee engagement, cultural competence, workflow efficiency, and cost reduction. Dr. Ingram’s academic credentials include a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning in Organizations from Vanderbilt University, a Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Science from Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Howard University. She has also completed fellowships in Change Management and Women, Leadership, and Change at Johns Hopkins. Certified in Transition Management, Emotional Intelligence, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Dr. Ingram is a sought-after speaker and trainer, known for her ability to foster inclusive leadership and guide organizations through complex transitions. Her clients include the U.S. Department of State, USAID, NASA, Johns Hopkins University, and the Morehouse School of Medicine. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $5799