Free Level 1 Managing Your Money Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at PHX Training Barrow over three days of full-time daytime study. This free managing your money course for adults covers everyday budgeting, savings, debt, and taking control of your personal finances. You'll need to be 19 or over, and funding eligibility is confirmed at induction. The course gives you a practical foundation in managing money day to day.
Who this course is for
This course is perfect for individuals looking to build essential money management skills. Whether you want to gain confidence in handling everyday expenses, understand savings and debt, or take control of your personal finances, this award provides a practical foundation to manage your money effectively.
Entry requirements
This course if for people who are 19+. Funding eligibility to be assessed on induction
What you will learn
You'll identify income, expenditure, and how to balance a personal budget.
You'll understand how savings accounts work and how to set savings goals.
You'll learn how debt builds up and what options exist for managing it.
You'll explore everyday financial products such as bank accounts and bills.
You'll develop skills for planning and tracking your spending.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at PHX Training Barrow. The course uses practical activities and discussion to work through real money management scenarios. Assessment is through short tasks and exercises completed during the three days. There are no exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. PHX Training Barrow will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - handling transactions and basic financial queries
Retail sales assistant - managing till operations and cash handling
Administrative assistant - supporting office finance and record-keeping tasks
Housing support worker - helping clients manage household budgets
Community support worker - advising individuals on everyday money matters
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Financial Capability for Work - builds on budgeting skills in a workplace context.
Level 2 Certificate in Personal Finance - a deeper look at financial products, credit, and planning.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or Level 2 - strengthens the numeracy skills that underpin financial management and is recognised by employers as the GCSE maths equivalent.
