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David Rykken

Washington, DC

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David Rykken has more than 25 years of experience in public service working with all levels of government. He has worked for HHS at headquarters in DC for the last 15 years as a Supervisory Management Analyst, a Senior Emergency Management Specialist, and a Supervisory Public Health Advisor.

Prior to working for HHS, David was the Chief of the Ancillary Services in the Republic of Palau.  In addition to his experience in health care administration, he has spent several years doing overseas development work in African and Asian countries and has taught business and English courses in Indonesia, Thailand and Turkey. 

David has a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Leadership and Management from the Fiji School of Medicine, an MPH in Policy and Administration from the University of North Carolina and a Diploma from the United States Naval War College as well as a BA from St. Olaf College and a teaching certification in ESL.

David has organized and conducted HSEEP, NIMS, OSHA, Hazmat, Grants Management, First Responder, Communications and other competency-based trainings. He has taught all of the Graduate School courses that lead to the Certificate in Grants Management and stays current on issues related to oversight and monitoring of contracts and grants.

  • August 26, 2024
  • CPEs - 12 Credit Hours
  • On-site
  • Grants

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Palau (GMT+9)

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Grants Management

  • August 28, 2024
  • CPEs - 8 Credit Hours
  • On-site
  • Grants

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Palau (GMT+9)

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Project Management for Grants

  • August 30, 2024
  • CPEs - 4 Credit Hours
  • On-site
  • Audit

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Alaska (GMT-8)

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Auditing Grants

  • November 15 - 17, 2022
  • CPEs - 9 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Grants

8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

US Eastern Standard Time (GMT-4)

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The Grants Management Skills course will focus on the use of communication, leadership, and teamwork skills for improved program outputs and outcomes. This course will be informative for administrative, finance, and program staff from organizations that are involved with grant implementation.

  • September 01, 2021
  • CPEs - 4 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Finance

1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Hawaii (GMT-10)

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This course will provide information about how to use program management to improve grant implementation. In addition, a sample work plan will be provided and discussed. The webinar will be most relevant for staff who are involved in the programmatic and financial management of the grant.

  • August 31, 2023
  • CPEs - 8 Credit Hours
  • On-site
  • Finance

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Marshall Islands (GMT+12)

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This course will cover the latest audit findings in grants management. It will equip program managers with the necessary tools to comprehend the requirements for addressing issues and avoiding the repetition of the same errors. To improve efficiency and effectiveness in fiscal management, it is important to have strong internal controls and a clear understanding of the federal spending rules. This session will assist your organization in defining and clarifying requirements and expectations for internal control over grants management and provide practical tools to update your policies and procedures.

  • August 31, 2022
  • CPEs - 2 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Audit

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Hawaii (GMT-10)

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This session will demonstrate how to write clear goals and SMART objectives to set program implementers up for success in the future.  Participates will gain skills through examples and practice to improve their work plans so it is easier to evaluate progress towards the mission.  If managers want to gift their future selves, then this course can help them get on the right path. 

 

  • August 31, 2022
  • CPEs - 2 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Finance

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Hawaii (GMT-10)

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Increase effectiveness and efficiency in fiscal management through better living with internal controls. This session may help you to sleep better after you have helped your organization define and clarify requirements and expectations regarding internal control over grants management. 

  • August 31, 2021
  • CPEs - 4 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Grants

1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Hawaii (GMT-10)

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This course will provide information about the steps that need to be taken to make changes to the grant as well as the concept of carryover and explain how to prepare a carryover request. The webinar will be most relevant for staff who are involved in the programmatic and financial management of the grant, particularly staff that prepare the budget.

  • August 30, 2023
  • CPEs - 8 Credit Hours
  • On-site
  • Audit

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Marshall Islands (GMT+12)

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The Acquisition, Communication, and Leadership Skills for Grants course emphasizes using effective communication, leadership, and teamwork skills to enhance program outputs and outcomes. During the course, participants will learn how to improve the acquisition process and avoid common grants and financial management issues. It is crucial to recognize how communication can aid in managing conflicts. Utilize your leadership abilities to enhance project performance, collaborate efficiently with your team for successful results, implement practical strategies to manage your grant, and address common issues that may arise.

  • August 28 - 29, 2023
  • CPEs - 12 Credit Hours
  • On-site
  • Finance

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Marshall Islands (GMT+12)

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Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards have been implemented to reduce administrative burden and increase oversight. Organizations need to understand how these regulations affect their processes. By emphasizing the actions mandated by the uniform guidance and offering strategies and recommendations on improving outcomes through better communication and comprehension, this course will serve as a reminder of the compliance requirements for grants management. Professionals can benefit from reviewing the administrative and cost principles sections of 2 CFR Part 200. After completing this session, they will be able to identify regulatory changes, determine necessary actions, and utilize practical tools to update policies and procedures.

  • August 24, 2021
  • CPEs - 4 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Grants

1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Hawaii (GMT-10)

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The Grants 101 course will provide basic information about grants, including the responsibilities of recipients and key
tasks that must be completed during the project period. This course will be most informative for administrative and
program staff from organizations that were awarded a new grant in FY 2020 or FY 2021. It will also be relevant for new
staff on existing grants who do not have extensive experience in grants management.

  • August 23 - 24, 2023
  • CPEs - 10 Credit Hours
  • On-site
  • Audit

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Pohnpei (GMT+11)

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In this session, you will acquire the necessary skills to write clear goals and SMART objectives that will help program implementers succeed in the future. Through examples and practice, you will be able to enhance your work plans, making it easier to evaluate your progress toward achieving your mission. This course is ideal for administrative and program staff of organizations involved in grant implementation. Please bring copies of your grant work plans, evaluation plans, and reporting requirements.

  • August 21 - 22, 2023
  • CPEs - 10 Credit Hours
  • On-site
  • Grants

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Pohnpei (GMT+11)

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The Introduction to Grants Management course provides an updated understanding of grants and cooperative agreements. It covers the duties of recipients and the essential tasks that must be completed during the project period. This course is perfect for administrative, finance, and program staff from organizations involved in grant implementation. It is also suitable for new staff members who lack extensive experience in grants management on existing grants.

 

  • August 15 - 19, 2022
  • CPEs - 20 Credit Hours
  • On-site
  • Grants

8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

US Virgin Islands (GMT-4)

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The Grants Management Overview course will provide updated information about grants and cooperative agreements, including the responsibilities of recipients and key tasks that must be completed during the project period.  This course will be informative for administrative, finance and program staff from organizations that are involved with grant implementation.  It will also be relevant for new staff on existing grants who do not have extensive experience in grants management.

  • August 11, 2020
  • CPEs - 4 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Audit

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

CNMI (GMT+10)

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  • August 04, 2020
  • CPEs - 4 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Audit

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

CNMI (GMT+10)

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  • August 03 - 05, 2021
  • CPEs - 6 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Grants

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

CNMI (GMT+10)

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This 3-day virtual course will provide information about how to access guidance on compliance, how to update program/project narratives and how to avoid financial pitfalls. In addition, this course will provide information about how to prepare a continuation application, the steps that need to be taken to make changes to the grant as well as the concept of carryover and explain how to prepare a carryover request.

  • July 26 - 27, 2023
  • CPEs - 10 Credit Hours
  • On-site
  • Grants

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

US Virgin Islands (GMT-4)

location Icon US Virgin Islands

In this session, you will acquire the necessary skills to write clear goals and SMART objectives that will help program implementers succeed in the future. Through examples and practice, you will be able to enhance your work plans, making it easier to evaluate your progress towards achieving your mission. This course is ideal for administrative and program staff of organizations involved in grant implementation. Please bring copies of your grant work plans, evaluation plans, and reporting requirements.

 

  • July 24 - 25, 2023
  • CPEs - 10 Credit Hours
  • On-site
  • Grants

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

US Virgin Islands (GMT-4)

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Project management involves leading a team to achieve specific goals and meet success criteria within a set timeframe. The main challenge is to accomplish all project goals while working within constraints such as scope, time, and budget. These details are usually outlined in project documentation created at the start of development. Another challenge is to optimize input allocation to meet pre-defined objectives.

  • June 27 - 29, 2022
  • CPEs - 6 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Grants

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Hawaii (GMT-10)

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The Grants Management Overview course will provide updated information about grants guidance, including the responsibilities of recipients and key tasks that must be completed during the project period.  This course will be most informative for administrative and program staff who do not have extensive experience in grants management.

  • June 16 - 18, 2021
  • CPEs - 6 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Grants

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

CNMI (GMT+10)

location Icon Other

The Introduction to Grants Management course will provide basic information about grants, including the responsibilities of recipients and key tasks that must be completed during the project period. This course will be most informative for administrative and program staff from organizations that were awarded a new grant in FY 2020 or FY 2021. It will also be relevant for new staff on existing grants who do not have extensive experience in grants management.

 

 

  • April 27 - 29, 2021
  • CPEs - 6 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Audit

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

CNMI (GMT+10)

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This 3-day virtual course will provide information about how to use program management to improve grant implementation. Get 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.

  • March 19 - 21, 2024
  • CPEs - 6 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Grants

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

CNMI (GMT+10)

location Icon Other

The Introduction to Grants Management course provides an updated understanding of grants and cooperative agreements. It covers the duties of recipients and the essential tasks that must be completed during the project period. This course is perfect for administrative, finance, and program staff from organizations involved in grant implementation. It is also suitable for new staff members who lack extensive experience in grants management on existing grants.

 

  • March 02 - 03, 2023
  • CPEs - 8 Credit Hours
  • On-site
  • Grants

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

CNMI (GMT+10)

location Icon CNMI

This session will demonstrate how to write clear goals and SMART objectives to set program implementers up for success in the future.  Participants will gain skills through examples and practice to improve their work plans, making evaluating progress toward their mission easier.  This course will be informative for administrative and program staff from organizations that are involved with grant implementation. Participants should bring copies of their grant work plans, evaluation plans, and reporting requirements.

 

  • February 27 - March 01, 2023
  • CPEs - 20 Credit Hours
  • On-site
  • Grants

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

CNMI (GMT+10)

location Icon CNMI

The Grants Management Overview course will provide updated information about grants and cooperative agreements, including the responsibilities of recipients and key tasks that must be completed during the project period.  This course will be informative for administrative, finance, and program staff from organizations that are involved with grant implementation.  It will also be relevant for new staff on existing grants who do not have extensive experience in grants management.

 

  • February 24 - 26, 2021
  • CPEs - 6 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Grants

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

CNMI (GMT+10)

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This 3-day virtual course will go over recent audit findings related to grants management and provide program managers tools to better understand what is needed to address issues and prevent repeating the same mistakes

  • February 20 - 24, 2023
  • CPEs - 20 Credit Hours
  • On-site
  • Grants

8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

CNMI (GMT+10)

location Icon Guam

The Grants Management Overview course will provide updated information about grants and cooperative agreements, including the responsibilities of recipients and key tasks that must be completed during the project period.  This course will be informative for administrative, finance, and program staff from organizations that are involved with grant implementation.  It will also be relevant for new staff on existing grants who do not have extensive experience in grants management.

  • February 07 - 09, 2022
  • CPEs - 6 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Grants

2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Hawaii (GMT-10)

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This 3-day virtual course will focus on performance as well as compliance.  Participants will be shown how to update: program/project narratives, continuation applications and carryover requests.  In addition, participants will learn how to do post award actions and understand what the grantor is looking for in reports and audits. 

 

  • January 29 - 31, 2024
  • CPEs - 6 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Grants

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

US Eastern Standard Time (GMT-4)

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Successful grants often utilize project management skills. Project management is the process of leading
the work of a team to achieve goals and meet successful criteria within a specified period of time.

  • January 10 - 12, 2022
  • CPEs - 6 Credit Hours
  • Virtual
  • Grants

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Hawaii (GMT-10)

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The Grants Management refresher course will provide updated information about grants, including the responsibilities of recipients and key tasks that must be completed during the project period.  This course will be most informative for administrative and program staff from organizations that were awarded supplemental funds or a new grant award.  It will also be relevant for new staff on existing grants who do not have extensive experience in grants management.

 

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