Household Budget and Personal Finance

Course description and benefits

This course sets out practical ways to take care of personal finances and household budgets, includ­ing new learning on technology solutions that can help participants to draw up and stick to their plans. Participants will learn how to budget and save, helping to reduce the stress of day-to-day money management.

Who will benefit

• Managers
• Entrepreneurs
• Self-employed people
• Salaried people

Course outline

This course will focus on the main aspects of household budgeting and personal finance:

• Budgets and savings
• Pension and retirement planning
• Managing debt
• Budgeting technology
• Investment and budget planning

Course outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will:

• Understand household budgeting holistically.
• Know how to draw up a weekly budget.
• Understand how to plan for longer term needs.
• Be proficient in basic budgeting IT.
• Appreciate investment pros and cons.

Course format

This course will combine innovative learning work­shops and classroom time. Classroom sessions in­clude different learning approaches such as lectures, intensive and participative group discussions and practical exercises. Several guest lecturers will visit to provide further insight.

Presenters

The course presenters will include top-level industry experts and practitioners.

Course materials

In addition to comprehensive course notes, participants will be provided with course bags, core textbooks and a notebook.

Tea break and lunch will also be provided.