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Managing my money for young adults

An eight-week Open University course on earning, budgeting, borrowing, credit ratings and planning ahead, with a free badge.

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About this course

Designed for young adults, this badged OpenLearn course works through money topics in weekly sessions: income and tax, budgeting and smart shopping, preparing for life after school, shared households, borrowing wisely, keeping a good credit rating and planning for buying a home and a pension. Examples are UK-based but the principles travel.

Best for: Students and young adults taking charge of their own money for the first time.

What you will be able to do

  • Understand payslips, income and tax
  • Build a realistic budget
  • Borrow responsibly and manage debt
  • Protect your credit rating
  • Start planning for long-term goals such as a home and pension

Syllabus and your progress

Tick modules off as you finish them on OpenLearn.

0 of 8 modules done

Plan your pace

At 4 hours a week you would finish in about 6 weeks, using the course time estimate above.

Progress is saved in this browser only. No account needed.

Cost and certificate

Free certificate

Free statement of participation and a free Open University digital badge for passing the quizzes.

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Quick answers

Is Managing my money for young adults really free?
Yes, the course material is free on OpenLearn. Free statement of participation and a free Open University digital badge for passing the quizzes.
How long does Managing my money for young adults take?
Plan for about 24 hrs in total (Provider estimate: up to 24 hours (most learners finish in 12-16 hours)). It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
Do I need experience before Managing my money for young adults?
No. It is a beginner course with no prerequisites listed.

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