Learn more about the Institute's online courses—offered in partnership with the Georgia Center for Continuing Education—by selecting a course below.
Introductory Governmental Accounting, Part I
In this course students become familiar with basic accounting systems, elements of financial reports, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for state and local governments. After progressing through each lesson, students will complete a timed course examination. [Register for Course]
Introductory Governmental Accounting, Part II
Students build on the knowledge obtained in Introductory Governmental Accounting Part I, gaining additional skills in all phases of governmental accounting and financial reporting. [Register for Course]
Intermediate Governmental Accounting
After completing Introductory Governmental Accounting Parts I and II, students can continue to grow their knowledge of financial reporting in state and local governments through the Intermediate Governmental Accounting class. The course focuses on how transactions are reported in external financial statements required for state and local governments. It is required for completion of the Georgia State Certificate Program and the Georgia Local Government Certification Program. [Register for Course]
Debt Administration
This course familiarizes students with basic concepts and terminology in the issuance of general obligation and revenue bonds and provides industry best practices. By completing this 12-hour online course, students will gain knowledge and skills that will help them understand the process of issuing debt in a government. [Register for Course]
Human Resources in Local Government
Elected officials and staff will learn the fundamentals of human resources management through this online class. Students will gain a solid understanding of interview and hiring processes, employee performance appraisal, and basic legal issues related to government employment. Visit the Human Resources in Local Government site for more information.
Understanding Financial Laws for Cities and Counties in Georgia Self-Study
Based on material found in the 2007 edition of Compliance Auditing in Georgia Counties and Municipalities, this course helps those responsible for conducting local government audits and is an elective course in the Level II Finance Officer Certification Program. [Register for Course]
Treasury Management
Treasury Management will familiarize you with the legal and political considerations and parameters within which a treasury management system functions. You will also learn how governments utilize investment economics and various investment alternatives. In addition, you will learn about banking systems and how they affect local government treasury management and the concepts of contracting for banking services. [Register for Course]
