The Senior Resource Managers Course (SRMC) is a premier executive-level symposium designed for senior financial management professionals in the Department of Defense (DoD). This course provides a platform for thought leaders and senior resource managers to engage in high-level discussions on the evolving resource management landscape, addressing current challenges and strategic solutions within the DoD financial management domains. Participants gain valuable insights into emerging policies, reforms, and best practices. The course includes two hours of Ethics Training, reinforcing ethical leadership and responsible decision-making in financial management.
Graduates of the Senior Resource Managers Course (SRMC) have demonstrated advanced expertise in leading Defense Financial Management, including:
Budgeting in the public sector
Strategic Leadership and Resource Management
Defense Auditing and Financial Oversight
Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE)
Counter-Threat Finance
Public Sector Leadership and Management
Defense Reform Initiatives
Ethical Leadership and the Responsible Use of Power
This credential signifies a comprehensive understanding of strategic financial decision-making, policy implementation, and ethical governance in military and defense financial management.
To earn this credential, recipients must:
Be selected among senior resource managers by department leadership or executive decision-makers.
Engage in interactive group exercises, panel discussions, and case study analysis.
Participate in lectures and expert-led discussions on current and emerging financial management challenges.
Complete assigned readings and coursework on strategic financial management and leadership ethics.
This certification recognizes a commitment to excellence in financial stewardship, ethical leadership, and strategic decision-making in the defense sector.