Free Level 1 Managing Your Money Course. Study online, at your own pace, in your own time. You need to have lived in the UK for at least 3 years, be aged 19 or over, and not be on an apprenticeship. You'll also need a computer with a reliable internet connection and a short English assessment to complete before you start. The course covers managing personal money, planning for future needs, and making informed choices about financial products and services. It typically takes 6 to 10 weeks. Complete it within 10 weeks and it's free.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone who is looking to demonstrate work readiness and the skills required to manage money effectively. This qualification aims to develop the knowledge and skills required to manage personal money and to anticipate future needs and wants. The course helps learners reduce financial difficulty and exclusion and demonstrates the importance of shopping around when buying financial products and services.
Entry requirements
You should have been living in the UK for 3 years by the start of the course. You should be over 19+ and not currently be enrolled on an apprenticeship. Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection An email account that you regularly check You need to pass a short English assessment You will need to demonstrate that you have sufficient time to study the qualification as it is expected that you will achieve within 6-10 weeks.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to manage your personal money day to day.
You'll understand how to plan for future financial needs and wants.
You'll explore how to compare financial products and services before buying.
You'll develop skills to help reduce the risk of financial difficulty.
You'll learn how to budget and keep track of your spending.
You'll understand the importance of financial planning for different life stages.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through the course material at your own pace. Assessment is based on online activities and tasks that you complete as you progress. You'll need to pass a short English assessment before you start. The course is designed to be completed within 6 to 10 weeks.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a computer with a reliable internet connection and an email address that you check regularly. Northampton College Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service adviser: handles billing, payments, and account queries
Finance administrator: supports day-to-day financial record keeping
Payroll assistant: processes employee pay and deductions
Accounts clerk: records financial transactions for a business
Benefits adviser: helps people understand and access financial support
Debt adviser: supports people managing financial difficulty
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Financial Education: builds on personal finance skills at a higher level.
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration: useful if you want to move into office or finance support roles.
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths: strengthens the numeracy skills that underpin financial work and is recognised by employers as the GCSE equivalent.
