Postgraduate Certificate in Public Financial Management (Releasing Soon)

20 Credits (CIQ)

Postgraduate Certificate in Public Financial Management

Public Financial management transcends analyzing numbers, interpreting financial statements, and managing budgets. It's about leveraging financial resources to address the most pressing community challenges. Public financial management provides a clear roadmap for navigating the complexities of modern governance and building fiscal resilience to withstand economic fluctuations. 
This advanced PG Certificate will empower professionals with skills and strategies to analyze financial data critically, develop strategic budget plans, proactively optimize revenue streams, and implement effective fiscal policies to promote sustainable governance.

  • Get a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Financial Management from Cambridge International Qualifications, UK.
  • CIQ is a proud certification partner for more than 100 organizations and has a progression pathway with some of the leading universities across the world.
  • It is a 20 CIQ Credits programme which is 100% Online, self-paced  and paired with Personal Tutor support.
  • Program Flexibility: Can complete the program in 21-60  days based on the learner's pace and time availability.
  • No prior certification or work experience is necessary.

Course Module & Fee

Module Fee

$300 (To be paid upon starting the module)

PGC-CIQ Certification Fee

$200 (To be paid to claim certificate)

Total Fee

$500

Admission Requirement

English Language Proficiency

There is no formal entry requirement for this course, however a good standard of written and spoken English is required to study with us, but a formal language qualification (such as IELTS) is not necessary. Generally, your English simply needs to be sufficient to:

  • Use study materials, including online books, video and audio.

  • Complete the assessment requirement of the respective modules.

Why UniAthena?

Flexible

At UniAthena, you are in charge of your learning! You get to decide the pace of your learning based on your financial and time availability. The learning structure is modular, ensuring pace, effectiveness and momentum of your learning journey. With this byte-sized learning format you get to learn anywhere, anytime.

Affordable

With UniAthena as your learning partner, you follow a ‘Pay as you Go Scheme’ for your program, that means no upfront bulk payment of your fee. Instead, your fee will be divided into small pocket-friendly installments distributed across your program.

Accredited & Globally Accepted

UniAthena has partnered with reputed Universities and Awarding bodies, all of which are fully accredited by governmental regulatory bodies in their respective countries. Universities are NARIC Approved and are part of European Higher education, Bologna process, making the programs recognised worldwide.

Stackable

Byte-sized learning formats ensure that each learning item carries tangible value in terms of learning outcome, which allows learners to stack or combine small units into higher education credits toward a degree or diploma. At any point of time during your course, you can claim a certificate/diploma based on the credits you have earned so far.

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Certification

Postgraduate Certificate in Public Financial Management
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Awarding Body Accredited By

Cambridge International Qualifications, UK
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Flexible Duration

21-60 days
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Learning

Online

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What You Learn

Module 1

Financial Management in Public Sector

Financial Management in Public Sector

Duration: 21 to 60 days

This module aims to help students understand and learn about public enterprises. It focuses on giving better perspectives and insights about the financial aspects of the public sector.

21 to 60 days

Level: EQF Level 7

Credits: 20 CIQ Credits

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Partners of this Programme

Cambridge International Qualifications (CIQ), UK is a professional awarding body based in the United Kingdom. CIQ is founded on the vision of helping individual learners and employers in attaining quality accredited awards. With centers across the Middle East, Europe and the African region, CIQ is a proud certification partner for more than 100 organizations and has a progression pathway with some of the leading universities across the world.


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Admission Process

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Course Resources

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Why This Course ?

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Diverse Career Pathways

This rigorous PG Certificate opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities across the public, private, and non-profit sectors alike. The programme will enable you to lay a solid foundation to qualify for strategic positions in the public sector, including Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Fiscal Policy Analyst, Government Budget Specialist, Revenue Manager, Public Finance Advisor, Program Budget Analyst and beyond.

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Versatile Skill Set

Armed with a comprehensive understanding of public financial management, you'll command a versatile skill set tailored for a wide range of finance-centric careers. The programme will enable learners to explore beyond surface-level knowledge, allowing learners to delve into budget nuances, fiscal policy formulation, financial  evaluation and strategic planning. The programme will upgrade learners' financial acumen  and equip them with the skills transferable across a wide range of industries.

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Comprehensive Curriculum

The multi-faceted courseware of the programme is designed to provide you with a holistic understanding of public finance. It will allow learners to progress seamlessly from mastering the fundamentals to exploring the intricate dynamics of revenues, expenditures, and budgeting in public finance. This programme will empower participants with the requisite knowledge to oversee revenue streams, strategically allocate funds, manage expenditures, and mitigate risks involved in government spending and taxation.

How You Learn ?

Engage with a scientifically developed learning pedagogy that ensures a quality and effective journey for the learners. Enjoy a seamless learning experience tailored to your level of expertise on the subject matter.

What You Receive ?

You will be receiving the following certificates as specified below:

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Postgraduate Certificate in Public Financial Management issued by

Cambridge International Qualifications, UK
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Records of Achievements with Grade issued by

Cambridge International Qualifications, UK

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Register on the UniAthena Website for a 7-day trial.
2. The admissions team will guide you through the course details.
3. Enroll in the program by paying the registration fee.
4. On successful payment, you will receive an official "Admission Letter" along with the fee receipt.
5. Access your portal and enjoy learning.

Interested candidates need to submit any Identity Proof to verify their identity.

Interested learners can directly enroll in the program, as there is no prerequisite for prior certifications. However, If the learner wishes to progress to any Master's Program they should meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

The trial will be available for a period of 7 days, and you can access the learning resources of three lessons from the first unit. The access will be denied after 7 days, and you have to make the payment and enroll in the program to resume learning.

After enrolling in a particular program or receiving the admission letter, we are unable to offer refunds as per our policy. However, prior to enrollment, all learners have the option to utilize the free trial period, which lasts between 3 to 7 days.

The core resources of the program are recorded video classes and essential reading materials. The learners can make use of these resources and for more references, additional resources are provided in the portal.

Yes. Whenever a learner joins, he or she will be assigned a Personal Tutor, whom they can reach out to for any academic assistance. Learners can contact the student support executive at see@uniathena.com for non-academic assistance.

There are no written exams for this program. Once you are enrolled in the program, you will be able to access the assignment brief under the 'Project Details' section in the learning portal. Apart from the assessment brief, you will be given the learning outcomes and performance criteria to know what is expected in the project from the learner. If you still have questions concerning the assignments, you can seek the support of the faculty. After you have submitted the assignment, the faculty will evaluate and provide feedback, including results (your grade), within 21 days of your submission. If you fail, you will be given feedback on the assignment stating the reasons for failure. You will have to rework the project according to the feedback provided by the assessor. You will need to rework only the areas where you failed and not on the entire project. You will have to resubmit the assignment within 21 days of the publication of the result (grade). There are no additional fees for the resubmission.

The course outline and learning outcomes are given as downloadable documents on the course webpage.

Once you have registered for the Postgraduate Certificate in Public Financial Management, the maximum time allowed to complete the program is 60 days. If you are unable to complete the course within 60 days, you may apply for an extension of 30 days by paying a Course Extension fee of USD 100.

The minimum duration of the course is 21 days though some exceptions may apply.