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Do you want to feel more confident managing your money? Or dream of setting up your own business one day? This six-month course teaches you practical money management and business skills to help you build your future career with support from a personal finance expert throughout. How does the course work? The course is fully online, self-paced to fit around existing commitments and can be started anytime. Each week includes a short video and a practical (but theoretical!) task, 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 choose the best bank accounts and stick to a budget—including a savings challenge. • How to be a savvy shopper and find the best prices when buying online. • How to earn extra money from a side hustle and find the best value mobile phone contract. • What to consider when getting your first job or owning a car. • An introduction to investing and how stock markets work. Part Two: Business Skills You’ll learn: • How to research your business idea and write a business plan. • The basics of accounting and managing business finances. • How to build a brand identity, from choosing a name to designing a logo. • How to create a website and choose the right hosting platform. • How to get found on Google with SEO and market your business online.