Budgeting for Success
The budgeting process need not be an intimidating task. A well-developed budget can be an extremely effective tool to guide your business decisions and support profitable operations. This course provides practical tips on creating, managing and analyzing a budget for a child care program.
For a more comprehensive courses on financial management, please try our Reach Your Financial Goals course.
Goal: to learn about budgeting and how to effectively create, manage and evaluate budgets for your program
This mobile-friendly class is accessible on any device, including tablets and phones.
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Budgeting for Success
Goal: to learn about budgeting and how to effectively create, manage and evaluate budgets for your program
Table of Contents
- Planning and Preparing
- Creating the Budget
- Managing Your Program’s Budget
- Using Your Budget to Improve Your Program
Learning Objectives
After completing this class, the student will be able to:
- discuss the importance of the planning process for budgeting
- describe the process for creating a budget
- explain the importance of good budget management
- identify common analysis tools and how to use them effectively
NOTE: This course may reflect state-specific regulations. No information in this course supersedes any state regulations you need to follow. You must consult your state’s regulations when developing policies and procedures. Regulations for all states are accessible on the National Database of Child Care Licensing Regulations. Click on the link provided to view regulations in your state.
After completing this class, the student will be able to:
- discuss the importance of the planning process for budgeting
- describe the process for creating a budget
- explain the importance of good budget management
- identify common analysis tools and how to use them effectively