Whether
you’ve recently left school or are still studying, about to
start an apprenticeship, or thinking about university, this
course is for you.
This free course, Managing my money for young adults, covers everything you need to know to get you started on the new and exciting financial journey that lies ahead. It offers practical tips on what to start doing now and to continue doing as you progress on your chosen path. You can check your learning with the end-of-session quizzes and gain a badge so that you can share your achievement.
Video interviews feature money experts, including Martin Lewis of Money Saving Expert. Plus there are real-life case studies featuring current students (both at school and university) and recent graduates who reflect on their experiences of living away from home for the first time while studying.
It even features a bespoke app that will help you to budget more easily and effectively, and step-by-step animations to guide you through tricky financial processes.
To get you started, watch the following video in which University Challenge contestant, maths teacher, and radio presenter Bobby Seagull introduces the course. Bobby will feature throughout the course and help you to navigate the sessions and their resources.
Enrolling on the course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development.
Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges online from the LPM Academy. In addition, you can download and print your OpenLearn statement of participation - which also displays your Open University badge.
Earn this free Open University digital badge if you complete this course! The badge can be displayed, shared and downloaded as a marker of your achievement. The badge is awarded for completing the course and passing the quizzes.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- budget effectively, taking into account changes such as getting older and leaving the family home
- understand how to choose and manage bank and savings accounts
- understand how to finance further and higher education studies
- borrow sensibly and manage debts effectively
- plan ahead to make life's goals financially achievable.
The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the course. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve the course.
