Cash Crescent

General Information

Do you have the skills to make the most of your money? This course will help you to manage your hard-earned cash better by looking at the money problems faced by real people in real-life situations.
Each of the residents of Cash Crescent has a different money problem. By helping each of them in turn you will improve your own money and number skills. You''ll learn how to choose the right bank account and how to set up a savings plan. You will explore the best ways to borrow money sensibly and how to deal with debt.
A great course if you want to make your money work for you!
Outline and Learning Objectives

On completion of this course you will be able to:

• Add, subtract, multiply and divide sums of money
• Use decimals
• Use fractions
• Understand percentages
• Order and compare numbers

Course Modules

• Getting value for money
• Getting insurance
• Making the most of a bank account
• Credit/store cards
• Getting a bank loan
• Budgeting
• Sorting out basic banking
• Pay day - salaries, timesheets, overtime, payslips
• Loans for small businesses

Previous Knowledge Required

The staff at your local learndirect centre will assess your skills. Once they have assessed your skills, they will help you to decide if this is the right course for you.
What''s Involved
Online
How Long Does It Take?
15 Hours
Course Level
Entry level