Course overview
In this free online course, young adults with special needs will learn how to manage their finances, allowing them to feel more independent and in control of their well-being. Giving young adults with special needs financial freedom will create an atmosphere of self-accomplishment and inclusion in everyday life by supporting their own needs and wants; teaching them the basic foundations of budgeting will enhance their self-esteem.
Course description
The objective of this free online course is to assist special-needs students with the basic foundations of financial freedom. This course will empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed to manage their finances confidently and independently. Teaching them essential topics such as budgeting, savings, banking, understanding credit, taxes, and debt, and planning for future expenses.
Participants will learn how to create and maintain a budget, recognise and avoid financial scams, and set achievable financial goals. With an accurate budget and financial security, participants will be able to cut out unnecessary expenses and save money or stop running up big debts. If you already have debt problems, a budget will show you how much spare cash you have. Personal budgets are usually created to help an individual or a household of people control their spending and achieve their financial goals. Having a budget can help individuals feel more in control of their finances and make it easier for them not to overspend and to save money.
With a strong emphasis on practical application and individualised support, the course aims to foster financial literacy and understanding of everyday life and the responsibilities associated with living costs. This will also equip young adults with special needs to make informed financial decisions on their own and secure their financial well-being, confidence and self-accomplishment. Furthermore, this will also help them build self-esteem and maintain a healthy value of themselves.
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Learning outcome
- Identify the various types of accounts, as well as the benefits and services given by each
- Outline the differences between a bank and other financial institutions and how to open a bank account
- Explain the functions and features of hire purchase
- Recognise a personal documentation control system
- Describe and understand the elements of a payslip
- Compare the costs of direct and hire purchases, as well as a hire purchase agreement
Knowledge and skills you will learn
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Course Type: Online
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