# Grants Management Certificate Program (Self-Paced)

Canonical URL: <https://training.sdfm.org/courses/grants-management-program-self-paced>

## Overview

Annually, the federal government awards approximately $675 billion in grants to state and local governments. Since grants management has evolved in a decentralized manner, the subject can be daunting to master.  
  
This program is focused on the training needs of Federal assistance grantees, pass-through entities, grant managers, grant specialists, Federal program and project staff (including individuals in the GS-1109 classification series), monitoring officials, and auditors whose duties include compliance testing and internal control certifications. In addition, attorneys with suspension/debarment responsibilities.  
  
The content focuses on both technical competencies as well as professional business competencies identified by the Office of Personnel Management.

## What you'll learn

- Learn federal grant policies and the full grants lifecycle under 2 CFR 200.
- Enhance oversight skills in performance management and monitoring.
- Prepare for and respond to grant audits and close-out requirements.
- Deepen competency in grant governance, cost principles, and recipient controls.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $5499