Level 3: Certified(Chartered)

Overview

This advanced level prepares professionals to lead and influence public budgeting at the highest levels of policy and governance. It focuses on strategic thinking, oversight responsibilities, and global best practices. Learners will gain the skills to assess the broader impact of budgets, contribute to national policy dialogue, and provide expert guidance in complex fiscal environments. 

Paper 11: Budget Evaluation & Impact Assessment
Introduces value-for-money audits, expenditure tracking, and evaluation tools. Uses Ghana’s Budget Performance Report and real-world cases to demonstrate impact measurement.

Paper 12: Public Budgeting & Legislative Oversight
Explores the role of Parliament, PAC, and audit institutions in ensuring fiscal accountability. Covers legislative review tools and the contribution of anti-corruption agencies.

Paper 13: Ethical Governance, Transparency & Accountability
Focuses on anti-corruption strategies, transparency in PPPs, and accountability frameworks. Uses real-life cases to highlight integrity risks and institutional safeguards.

Paper 14: Research & Consultancy in Budgeting
Equips learners with research and advisory skills, including policy brief writing, expenditure reviews, and consultancy practices. Examines the influence of think tanks and fiscal research.

Paper 15: International Budgeting Standards & Comparative Frameworks
Presents global budgeting benchmarks from institutions like IMF, World Bank, and OECD. Compares these with Ghana’s system, drawing lessons from African and global contexts.