What you'll learn
- Understand the importance and key components of personal finance.
- Set SMART financial goals and create an effective financial plan.
- Track income and expenses and create a budget using various tools and apps.
- Implement practical saving strategies and understand different types of savings accounts.
- Gain insights into banking basics and choose the right bank and accounts for your needs.
- Understand credit fundamentals, including the types and uses of credit cards and loans.
Course Description
This financial literacy course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of personal finance, from fundamental concepts to advanced strategies. You will be introduced to the importance of personal finance and its key components, learning how to set SMART financial goals and create a comprehensive financial plan tailored to your needs.
The course covers budgeting and saving, including how to track income and expenses, create a budget, and implement effective saving strategies. You will gain a clear understanding of banking basics, such as the types of bank accounts and factors to consider when choosing a bank. Additionally, the course delves into credit fundamentals, explaining what credit is, how it works, and the different types of credit cards and loans available. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage your finances confidently and make informed financial decisions.
Course Modules
- Module 1: Introduction to Personal Finance
- Module 2: Budgeting and Saving
- Module 3: Banking Basics
- Module 4: Credit Fundamentals
