Governmental Training Portfolio
Academic Backing for government employees
Whether you are a prospective or current government employee, the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government (CVIOG) provide the online courses needed to build the skills essential for a career in public service.
Multiple options to choose the ideal training
Our governmental training portfolio offers a variety of options to meet your training needs
NASBA-approved course
Human Resources
Cover the essentials of performance management, recruitment and retention, compensation and benefits, and key legal considerations in one comprehensive course.
Three-Course series
Governmental Accounting
Earn a certificate by expanding your knowledge in basic accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Four-Course Series
Internal Controls
These courses familiarizes government employees how to use internal controls to function. Earn a certificate at your own pace.
focused training
Governmental Finance
Learn how government assess the capital needs, how to control debt, and run an effective, minimal government.
Complete Georgia’s continuing education requirement with self-paced courses offering annual updates on appeals, exemptions, and tax assessments.
An online course for Governmental Officials
Human Resources
Learn how to establish sound personnel policies and procedures. This NASBA-approved course reviews the performance management and appraisal process, recruiting and selection, interviewing, hiring and retaining staff, compensation and benefits, and legal issues.
Three-course series
Governmental Accounting
Master governmental accounting fundamentals and advanced reporting with UGA’s three-course online series. Gain essential GAAP knowledge, earn valuable CPE credit, and receive a Certificate of Program Completion.
Introductory Governmental Accounting I
Introductory Governmental Accounting II
Intermediate Governmental Accounting
Four-course Series
Internal Controls
Protect your organization from fraud, waste, and abuse. This series of four NASBA-approved courses delivers comprehensive internal control strategies for crucial governmental finance functions.
Accounts Payable and Cash Disbursements – Online, Self-Study
Accounts Receivable and Cash Receipts – Online, Self-Study
Capital Assets – Online, Self-Study
Internal Controls: Payroll – Online, Self-Study
Focused Training
Governmental Finance
Gain practical expertise in how governments evaluate capital needs, manage debt responsibly, and operate efficiently. These flexible, self-paced online courses give you the tools to understand and apply proven strategies for effective governance.
Capital Improvement Program – Online, Self-Study
Debt Administration – Online, Self-Study
Internal Control – Online, Self-Study
Introductory Budget – Online, Self-Study
Intermediate Budget – Online, Self-Study
Purchasing – Online, Self-Study
Revenue Administration – Online, Self-Study
Treasury Mangement – Online, Self-Study
Fulfill your Georgia continuing education mandates with flexible, self-study courses, co-developed by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government and the Georgia Department of Revenue. These essential programs meet the annual 8-hour instruction requirement for Boards of Equalization members, offering crucial updates on appeals, exempt properties, and specialized assessments for tax professionals.
Boards of Equalization and the Appeals Process
Exempt Properties Annual Update
Hearing Officers Annual Update
