Course Overview

This self-paced, SCORM 1.2-compliant eLearning course provides foundational knowledge of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Financial Management environment. It aligns with the competencies outlined in the DoD Financial Management Certification Program (DFMCP) – Level 1, and is designed to award 0.8 IACET CEUs (8 contact hours).

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

• New DoD civilian financial personnel
• Military finance specialists and support staff
• Entry-level employees pursuing DFMCP Level 1 certification
• Contractors working within the DoD FM framework
• Anyone requiring a formal CEU-tracked training in DoD financial principles

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Define the structure and purpose of DoD Financial Management and identify key regulations and directives (e.g., DoDI 7000.14-R).
2. Describe the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process and how it supports DoD missions.
3. Recognize basic accounting principles as applied to federal and DoD financial systems.
4. Identify internal control requirements and risk management protocols in accordance with DoDI 5010.40.
5. Explain ethical requirements, fiscal law basics, and consequences of non-compliance.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of key FM roles and responsibilities across DoD agencies.

Course Outline

Module / Title

Topics Covered

Module 1: Welcome & Course Orientation

Course objectives, navigation, how CEUs are tracked

Module 2: The DoD FM Framework

DoDI 7000.14-R, FM Certification Program, roles & responsibilities

Module 3: Budget Formulation & Execution

PPBE process, appropriations, fiscal law, Anti-Deficiency Act

Module 4: Accounting Basics for DoD

Fund types, accounting principles, reconciliation, reporting

Module 5: Internal Controls & Risk Management

DoDI 5010.40, ERM, fraud prevention, audit readiness

Module 6: Ethics & Fiscal Compliance

Conflicts of interest, financial misconduct, legal compliance

Module 7: Final Assessment & Completion

10-question quiz, SCORM score tracking, optional certificate

Compliance & Accreditation

This course complies with:

• SCORM 1.2 LMS standards for content interoperability and completion tracking
• DFMCP Level 1 Competency Areas, including:
  Budget Execution
  Accounting
  Internal Controls
  Financial Reporting
  Ethics
•  IACET CEU Requirements:
  Based on 8 contact hours of verified instruction | CEU value: 0.8
  Includes assessment with a required passing score (≥ 80%)