Which of the following describes what a budget analyst can do to maintain and improve his competence throughout his career? 1 take professional development courses
2 complete a bachelor's degree
3 attend budgeting seminars
4 participate in on-the-job training

options 1, 3 & 4 are correct.

Explanation:

For the budget to maintain and improve his competence throughout his career, he will have to undertake professional development courses that will help to provide practical skills, by making the person very ready for the job at the completion of the course.

Also, by attending budgeting seminars to help gain more knowledge about the industry of budgeting.

Also by on the job training to help develop the effectiveness of the individual at his place of work and in turn help the growth of the organization.

Whereas academic bachelor's degree is to equip one with the basic knowledge of the profession.

Thus, options 1, 3 & 4 are correct.