Areas of Certification

There are two different areas of certification when pursuing a Certified Ohio School Business Official designation. Each area has a prescribed course of study. The two areas of certification are:

• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Chief Operating Officer (COO)

To obtain certification as either a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Chief Operating Officer (COO) the following courses are offered in preparation for the required testing.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Capital Projects
Personnel, Benefits & Labor Relations
Leadership & Communications
Budgeting & Purchasing
School Finance
Financial Forecast & Data Analysis
Financial Markets, Securities & Investments

Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Capital Projects
Personnel, Benefits & Labor Relations
Leadership & Communications
Budgeting & Purchasing
Facility Management
Day-To-Day Operations Management
Food Service, Transportation & Risk Management