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Total Courses3 required
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CEUs | Contact Hours6.0 CEUs | 60 Contact Hours
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Cost$2,580
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FormatFully online
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Time to Complete4–5 months
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Funding Resources
Strengthen Your Financial Expertise & Drive Better Business Decisions
Financial acumen is key to making informed, strategic decisions that impact an organization's success. The Budget and Financial Management Certificate is designed for professionals who want to sharpen their budgeting skills and develop the financial expertise needed to support effective decision-making. Whether you're managing a department’s budget or planning financial strategies for a small business, this program equips you with the essential tools to excel.
What You'll Learn
In the University of Minnesota Budget and Financial Management Certificate program, you will:
- build a strong financial foundation to support budgeting and decision-making.
- create and manage budgets for departments and small organizations.
- model financial scenarios to forecast the success of new services and initiatives.
Who Should Enroll?
This program is ideal for:
- managers and supervisors overseeing budgets and financial planning.
- business professionals looking to refine their financial expertise.
- entrepreneurs who want to manage finances and project future outcomes effectively.
Elevate your financial skills and make a lasting impact—enroll today!
Budget and Financial Management Courses
Take individual courses or all three to complete the certificate.
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CourseFinance Fundamentals
Build the financial fluency needed to contribute confidently to strategy, budgeting, and business planning.
Next start date:- Aug. 4-31, 2025 | Thurs. 6:00-7:30pm | Instructor Led Online
$860.00 | 20.0 hours -
CourseBudget Management
Learn how to build, manage, and adjust budgets that keep financial goals on track
Next start date:- Sept. 8-Oct. 5, 2025 | Thurs. 6:00-7:30pm | Instructor Led Online
$860.00 | 20.0 hours -
CourseFinancial Forecasting and Modeling
Build the practical skills and tools needed to confidently forecast financial performance and support smart, strategic planning.
Next start date:- Oct. 20-Nov. 16, 2025 | Thurs. 6:00-7:30pm | Instructor Led Online
$860.00 | 20.0 hours
Career Outlook
Funding and Discounts
The U's professional development programs are affordable because they can be completed in relatively short order—sometimes within a few months—which can save you both time and money. What's more, there are other opportunities you can explore to potentially bring the cost down even further.
Funding
- CCAPS offers scholarships of $500 to $2,500 to Minnesota residents who meet eligibility requirements.
- If you're not employed, you may be able to take advantage of federal or state funding. Contact your CareerForce center to inquire.
- Your organization may have funds set aside for employee education. Read about the benefits of employer investment in career development.
Discounts
- When you register and pay for all courses in the certificate at once, you'll receive up to a 10% discount.
- University of Minnesota Alumni Association members receive a 10% discount.
- U of M staff get 50% off most professional development programs.
See Discounts, Scholarships, and Other Funding for more information and possible exclusions to discounts.
Enroll
The cost of the Budget and Financial Management Certificate is $2,580, but if you register and pay for all courses at once, we'll give you a 10% discount, a savings of $258!
If you are registering multiple people from your organization, use this form (See available discounts).
If you have any questions about the registration process, payment options, or need to transfer or cancel your registration, please contact the registration team:
Option 2
Enroll in Certificate Now
Register and Pay for Courses Later
- U of M employees: choose this option to receive your discount
Your Enrollment Advisor
Shanta Bhoelai
I can help you choose which professional development programs are the best fit to meet your career goals. I am here to answer your questions regarding specific programs, courses, or other career topics you have on your mind.
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Stories from the Field
Frequently Asked Questions
How will this program help me in my career?
In this program you will:
- increase familiarity with financial terms.
- learn how to create budgets.
- learn how to model expenses and revenue of a new initiative, service, or product using financial forecasting methods.
- get prepared to analyze and interpret financial data to inform the financial forecasting process.
Is this program suitable for someone without a finance background?
Can I take individual courses, or do I need to complete the full certificate?
Are there any prerequisites for enrolling?
Can this program help me transition into a finance-related role?
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