Budgeting Basics
We’re excited to help you master money management. Whether you're new or want to improve, this is the right place.
About the Course
What We’ll Cover:
- What is Budgeting? First, we’ll dive into what budgeting is and why it’s so important for keeping your money in check.
- Money Check-Up: Next, we’ll take a look at a general budgeting scenario from our good friend James. You’ll learn how to figure out how much money James has coming in and what he spends his hard earnt cash on.
- Set Your Goals: We’ll help you set cool budgeting goals using the SMART way, which means your goals will be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
- Create Your Budget: You’ll get to build your own budget that fits your needs, trying out different methods and tools that make budgeting easy and fun.
Stick with It: Finally, we’ll chat about how to stick to your budget and make changes if your money situation changes.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Know Your Budget Basics: Understand what a budget is and why it matters for keeping your money safe.
- Check Your Money Situation: Calculate how much money you have and figure out your fixed (like subscriptions) and variable expenses (like snacks or outings).
- Set Fun Goals: Make awesome short-term and long-term goals for your money using the SMART method!
- Create Your Own Budget: Put together a budget that works for you, using different fun methods and apps.
- Stay on Track and Adapt: Learn tips to keep your budget on point and how to change it when life throws surprises your way.
We hope you have a blast in this course and that you walk away feeling ready to take charge of your future budgeting! Let’s get started!
Course Content
- Step-by-Step Guidance
- Real-Life Examples
- Interactive Quizzes
- Downloadable Templates
- SMART Goal Setting
- Budgeting Methods Overview
- Customisable Budget Planner
- Video Lessons
- Weekly Money Check-Ups
- Tips for Staying Motivated
- Access to a Community Forum
- Certificate of Completion
Reviews
“This course made budgeting so simple! The step-by-step approach and real-life examples helped me finally take control of my finances.”
“I never thought budgeting could be this easy and fun! The templates and interactive quizzes kept me engaged throughout the course.”
“The best part of this course was the SMART goal-setting. It completely changed how I manage my money, and I feel much more confident about my financial future!”