Course Description
Personal finance is a critical skill for long-term financial success. However, many adults have learned what they know about personal finance as they've progressed through life. What have you missed along the way? No matter what your financial situation is, it is important to understand how to handle your money. This course will familiarize you with the basics of budgeting, including creating and managing a budget, as well as setting financial goals, understanding your credit, tips for saving money, and the basics of investing.
Learning Outcomes
- Manage your personal finances confidently
- Explain what a budget is
- Understand why budgeting is important
- Set financial goals
- Create a budget
- Identify how to eliminate needless expenses
- Monitor and adjust your budget as necessary
- Have a grasp of what credit is and how to improve yours
- Utilize different methods for saving money and covering expenses
- Understand the investment options available to you
Key Features
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![](https://cdn3-d.mindedgeonline.com/images/icons/star-icon-20x20.png) | Mobile-friendly |
![](https://cdn3-d.mindedgeonline.com/images/icons/star-icon-20x20.png) | Accessible |
![](https://cdn3-d.mindedgeonline.com/images/icons/star-icon-20x20.png) | Badge and credit-awarding |
![](https://cdn3-d.mindedgeonline.com/images/icons/star-icon-20x20.png) | Games & Flashcards |
![](https://cdn3-d.mindedgeonline.com/images/icons/star-icon-20x20.png) | Real-world case studies |
Refund Policy
You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.
Notes
Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.