System Government Costing office would like to announce significant updates to the Service Activity Advanced (SAA) certificate course.
What is SAA?
Service Activity Advanced (SAA) is a multi-session, cohort-based and instructor-led certification course offered by System Government Costing. This course builds on the concepts in the prerequisite Service Activity Basics (SAB) certification course.
In this training you will learn how to develop compliant service activity rates through a step-by-step walkthrough of the entire rate calculation process utilizing templates, reports, and job aids. It is the second and final course in the Service Activities certification track.
What’s New in SAA 2.0 Training?
Highlights of the updated training include:
- Updated rate calculation templates, resources, job aids, and EDDIE reports.
- Restructured training into 4 days, 3.5 hour sessions once per week
- Revisions to training materials and presentation so easier to understand
Updated Lesson Topics Include:
- Managing 3E Funds
- Internal/External Customers
- Revenue & Usage Base
- Adjustments, Projections, and Allocation methods
- Expenditures, Salaries, and Equipment Depreciation
- Over/Under Recovery
- Other topics such as Subsidies and Markup Rate Structures
Requirement for Establishing a 3E Self-Supporting Fund
In addition to being beneficial for everyone, both the Financial Manager and the Rate Calculation contact must complete the Service Activity Basics certificate course prior to establishment of a new 3E self-supporting fund. Additionally, the Rate Calculation Contact must complete the Service Activity Advanced certificate within six months of fund creation.
Course Availability
The updated SAA Course is planned for an October 2025 implementation. Please see the Service Activity Advanced page for dates offered in FY26. Please complete the application if interested in applying for the Service Activity Advanced Certificate Track.
Contact
If you have questions about the trainings offered feel free to consult System Government Costing’s “Who to Ask” list to find an expert who can help.
