Budgeting for beginners

Ref: C2423591

On this course you will be introduced to simple tools and techniques designed to help you to stay in control of your everyday income and outgoings. You will learn about the concept of home economics to help you to feel more in control of your personal finances including loans and understanding interest and APR. This is a course for beginners.

Course aim

This course is designed to give a short introduction to budgeting for beginners - helping you manage your personal finances and money saving tips.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

  • This course is for beginners

By the end of the course I should be able to:

  • Calculate your income and outgoings more easily
  • Use and create a simple Excel spreadsheet
  • Understand and use simple online calculators
  • Understand simple interest calculations and APR costs

How will I be taught?

What kind of feedback can I expect?

What else do I need to know?

This course will be delivered online via Zoom video conferencing so learners will need internet access and a smartphone or ideally a tablet or laptop to get the most out of this course.

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

What can I do next?

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Budgeting for beginners

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Conditions

This course is funded by the Greater London Combined Authority but is also open to residents of other areas.

As a registered charity, and to meet our funders’ requirements, we need to check a few things with you before you enrol. Please check the details below to ensure you meet the basic eligibility critiera:

  • You are paying the standard fee (with a credit or debit card) or you are on any of the qualifying benefits
  • You have a valid email address so that you can receive confirmation of your booking
  • You have been resident in the UK, EU or EEA for the last 3 years
  • You are aged 19 years or older on 1st September 2021
  • You declare that the address you provide is correct and that you will provide evidence of this and your eligibility to live and work in the UK
  • You have read and accept our standard terms and conditions

Not sure or have further questions? Contact courseenquiries@wea.org.uk

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