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Wish you had more money but don’t know where to start? Want to learn how to invest, run a business or just be more effective in everyday life? This 12-month course covers everything from budgeting and investing to branding and website skills, with step-by-step support from a personal finance expert along the way. How does the course work? The course is fully online, self-paced to fit around existing commitments and can be started any time. Each week includes a short video and a practical (but theoretical!) task (or in some weeks, a recipe to cook) taking around an hour in total. The course material is delivered via your online account on our website and we're on hand to answer any questions. We’re an Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for the skills section of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Once you’ve completed the course, we’ll submit your personalised assessor’s report on your eDofE account and send you a certificate of achievement. What does the course cover? Part one: Money Management You’ll learn how to: • Be a savvy shopper that gets the best price. • Earn some extra money from a side hustle. • Choose the best bank accounts and credit cards. • Create a budget and set your financial goals. • Buy a property, own a car and what you need to know about your first job. Part two: Investing You’ll learn how to: • Understand why share prices move and how investors make a profit. • Build a balanced investment portfolio. • Research companies and sectors. • Choose a trading platform. • And finally, a six-week (theoretical!) investing challenge to see if you can make a profit! Part three: Business Skills You’ll learn how to: • Research your business idea and create a business plan. • Understand the basics of accounting. • Create a brand identity. • Build a website and pick a hosting platform. • Use SEO to rank on Google. Part four: Life Skills You’ll learn how to: • Manage your time more effectively. • Write a good CV. • Cook a range of simple, tasty recipes.