Financial Sustainability in the Public Sector

This one-day course equips public sector professionals with the knowledge and tools to make informed, confident decisions that support financial sustainability and deliver value for money. It focuses on building a clear understanding of financial risk, effective reporting, and sound governance—core elements of responsible public sector management.

Participants will explore the key drivers of financial risk and sustainability, examining how these factors influence strategic decision-making and long-term outcomes. The course also highlights the importance of the broader governance framework to drive transparency, accountability, and compliance.

Through a mix of interactive discussions, real-world examples, and practical exercises, learners will apply financial concepts in scenarios tailored to the public sector—strengthening their ability to respond to financial challenges with clarity, precision, and strategic insight.

What are the course learning outcomes?

Learning outcomes:

Explore what financial sustainability means, how to measure it and why it is important.
Identify the key challenges and drivers of financial sustainability.
Build confidence in analysing financial information for financially sustainable decision making.
Use tools and techniques to deliver value-for-money outcomes through effective financial governance.

What core topics are offered?

What is financial sustainability?
Why is financial governance important?
The role of financial forecasts and budgets
Fundamentals of financial statements
Financial risk management
Financial sustainability
Supporting financially sustainable investment decisions

Who is this course suited to?

This course is designed for public sector staff who have a role in financial management or decision making, across corporate, policy and operational roles. This course is particularly relevant for finance staff and decision makers who are responsible for financial risk management or the financial evaluation of projects.

No prior knowledge of the topics is assumed; however, participants with previous experience in these fields may benefit from the course to refresh and extend their understanding.

What are the course credentials?

Participants will receive a digital badge upon successful completion of the course which can be shared across various online platforms so you can showcase your demonstrated skills and achievements.

Please note: to be eligible for a digital badge participants must attend all sessions and complete all associated learning content/activities.

What does my course schedule look like?

This course is delivered in a format that provides multiple touchpoints and reflective activities to apply the learnings in your work context.

Day 1: Full-day, in-person

Commitment to the full sessions for this course is essential for an optimised learning experience.

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