Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Graduate School USA is offering a three-day virtual grant training session for ASG personnel January 29-31, 2024. With funding support from the United States Department of the Interior, Office of Insular Affairs, courses are available free of charge for government accountability professionals within the insular areas.

The training will include three 2-hour courses and each participant can receive up to six hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.

Called “Using Project Management to Improve Grant Administration,” the course will provide:

• Information about how to use program management to improve grant implementation; and

• Getting results using time-tested strategies and practical, hands-on tools to execute and succeed in project management.

You'll learn how to scope projects effectively, improve time budgeting and resource allocation, and get the project done on time and within budget to manage  grants successfully. This course "builds” from each day to the next. Participants should plan to attend the entire course or risk becoming lost because they have skipped a session.

After successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core concepts that apply to a Product Manager role;

• Know the difference between Product Management & Project Manager.

•Help lead a product Team and learn how your team can contribute to the success of a grant

• Improve your relationships with stakeholders in your job as a grant Manager

•Implement tools that are used for project management

A press release issued by the Governor’s Office says that “grant training courses for government employees play a crucial role in enhancing their skills and knowledge in managing and securing grants.

“These trainings are essential as they contribute  to compliance, efficiency, success in securing grants, risk management, accountability,  professional development,  adaptation  to change, networking, project management,  and the overall  impact of public services.”

All Deputy Directors, finance managers, and all ASG personnel with procurement, payment, accounting processes, and all relevant ASG personnel, are urged to register and participate in the training opportunities.