Financial (Money) Management 100 Hours Certificate Course

There are 10 lessons:

1 Understanding Financial Terminology

• Financial management Goals
• Financial terminology/language
• Financial statements

2 Planning & Managing your Cash

• Budgeting
• Cash flows
• Profit and Loss
• Balance sheet
• Financial records
• Problem solving

3 Borrowing -for goods, against your home etc. Different types of loans, overdrafts, credit cards, financing a business etc.

• Why borrow?
• Types of loans and Sources of funds
• Getting a mortgages to suit you
• Credit card control
• Debt Management

4 Buying -What to look for, hidden traps, consumer protection, deciding when not to buy on credit, forms of credit.

• What to look for
• Hidden traps
• Consumer protection
• Deciding when not to buy on credit
• Forms of credit.

5 The Money Market -How it works

• Introduction
• Sterling Money Market Operations
• Reserve Averaging Scheme
• Standing Facilities
• OMOs
• Money
• Investment

6 Investing -In housing, land, stocks, bonds, trust funds, antiques, business investments, insurance (annuities) and more.

• What is an investment?
• Investment Types: Housing, land, stocks, bonds, trust funds, antiques business investments, insurance (annuities) and more.
• Buying shares
• Spreading your investment
• Investment appraisals
• A lifetime guide to money matters: Managing your cash, debt, insurance, housing, strategic planning
• Making your own money
• Using your money
• Keeping your money
• Counting your money
• Enjoying your money
• Investing in shares
• Buying or starting a business

7 Superannuation -Lump sum, roll over etc.

• Handling lump sums
• Investment options
• Superannuation for:
• Employees
• Employers

8 Reducing Costs -Cutting down on expenditure.

• Methods of cost saving
• Alternative Living
• Reducing the cost of credit
• Use your property
• Organizing your finances

9 Banks -How they can help you.

• E-commerce
• Bank clearing house
• Choosing a bank
• Types of banks
• Bank fees
• Getting the most from your bank including reduced credit card rates.

10 Communication -How to deal with financial experts, bank managers, accountants and others in the financial world.

• Introduction
• Understanding Financial Terminology
• How to deal with financial advisors
• Understanding Communication
• Interpersonal Communication skills

Your learning experience with ADL will not only depend on the quality of the course, but also the quality of the person teaching it. This course is taught by Michael Booth and your course fee includes unlimited tutorial support throughout. Here are Michael's credentials:

Michael Booth
B.Sc (Hons) Chemical Engineering, (University of Leeds), MSc with Merit Computer Science, (University of Kent), Executive Associate, Institute of Independent Business International

Michael has over 20 years experience in industry with a diverse academic background incorporating executive management, chemical engineering, and computer science. Michael has an international background and has worked as a technical director, production manager, and operations manager throughout companies across the world. He recently completed his MSc in Computer Science from the University of Kent, and is an executive associate of the Institute of the Independent Business International.