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Personal Finance

Course Description

Perhaps you have been in charge of your finances since you started working an after school job in high school, or maybe you are suddenly feeling overwhelmed with allocating the salary from your first job out of college. 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, credit, saving, and investing.


This program is open enrollment and can begin within 2-3 business days of registration.

Registration is ongoing throughout 2021.

Estimated time to complete: 3 hours

This program awards .3 CEUs

Access to this program is 90 days.


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

  • Expert-supported

  • Real-world case studies

  • Mobile-friendly

  • Accessible

  • Badge and credit-awarding

  • Games & Flashcards


Notes

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.

Instructor : MindEdge
Dates : 12/31/21
Days : Online
From : -
Fee : $ 49.00
Course Number : ME-384


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