Whether you’ve been managing money since your first after‑school job or are navigating a full‑time salary for the first time, understanding how to handle your finances is essential. This course introduces the fundamentals of budgeting, credit, saving, and investing, equipping participants with practical skills to make informed financial decisions at every stage of life.
Module 1: Budgets
Understand what a budget is
Learn why budgeting is important
Create a personal budget
Monitor and adjust the budget as needed
Module 2: Goals and Managing Financials
Manage personal finances confidently
Set short- and long-term financial goals
Understand credit and how to improve it
Module 3: Saving and Investments
Use effective methods for saving money and covering expenses
Understand basic investment options
Identify and eliminate unnecessary expenses
Uplon completion, learners will be able to:
Create, manage, and adjust a realistic personal budget
Set meaningful financial goals and develop plans to achieve them
Understand how credit works and take steps to improve credit health
Build saving habits and identify suitable investment options
Make smarter spending decisions by reducing unnecessary expenses
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.