Training

Our core curriculum is focused on CU's major financial systems and includes information on how to manage CU's funds, donations, gifts or expenses. We invite you to attend classroom courses, watch how-to videos, and take the online courses. The Campus Controller's Office in conjunction with the Office of University Controller, Procurement Service Center and other CU Boulder constituents, offers on-demand and instructor-led courses designed for both new and advanced professionals.

Upcoming Training Opportunities & Events

Join us at the next knowledge-based learning session!

Each session will focus on a single financial topic:

  • As a financial representative for your unit, we know you want to make sure that everything that crosses your desk is allowable and correct.
  • The goal of these sessions is to equip you with knowledge on specific topics that are critical to financial compliance.
  • Sessions will include a quick intro to the topic followed by an open-forum discussion between attendees and subject matter experts.
  • Share your experiences and gain expertise by interacting with subject matter experts and other departmental administrators.
  • View our full suite of past sessions.

Sponsored Research - Award Closeout

Financial closeout of an award—including submission of financial reports and invoices—is managed by Campus Controller's Office (CCO)

In this course, you will:

  • Understand what actions need to be taken before project end date
  • Gain an overview of monitoring general project fund and the important tasks involved
  • Learn about important tasks for closeout of property and equipment

Event Details

  Tuesday, April 22 at 11:00 MT
  Register here.

Explore What We Offer

 

Financial Onboarding

The financial onboarding and training courses help ensure that faculty, staff, and executive-level employees understand and execute their fiscal responsibilities.

 

General Accounting

From accounting basics to advanced financial training, CCO offers a wide range of general and customized courses to fit your needs.

 

Sponsored Projects

Courses in this section are intended for those who manage sponsored projects.

 

Property Management

This training course is designed for new or experienced employees and covers all phases of departmental property management.

Training Provided by the Office of the University Controller: Learn how to process financial transactions, run financial reports and otherwise fulfill your fiscal responsibilities.

Webinars | An In-Depth Look at Topics

CU Boulder Procurement and Compliance

Watch the PSC and CCO joint town hall where we provide updates on the state of CU procurement, payment services and the service desk. View the slide deck here.

Month-End Financial Close

Gain a basic understanding of the importance of month-end financial close, the tasks you need to complete and the deadlines that may impact you.

Cost Transfers

Gain a basic understanding of the definition of cost transfer and the steps involved to approve sponsored project cost transfers.

NCURA Webinars

NCURA webinars are available to the campus community via the CU Boulder Research Administrators Team (IdentiKey is required).