Financial Literacy for Youth Training Course

Financial Literacy for Youth Training Course

Foundation | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Financial Literacy for Youth Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview

Financial literacy provides young people with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about money, manage personal finances and plan for future financial goals. This training course is designed to introduce participants to essential financial concepts and responsible money management practices.

The course focuses on budgeting, saving, responsible use of credit, financial planning and basic investment concepts. Participants will develop practical skills for managing income and expenses, setting financial goals, making informed financial decisions and understanding common financial products and risks.

Course Duration

3 Days

Target Audience

  • Youth and young adults
  • Students and recent graduates
  • Young professionals
  • Entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Youth groups and community organizations
  • Individuals entering employment
  • Young people seeking to improve their financial management skills

Personal Impact

  • Develop essential personal financial management skills.
  • Improve budgeting and expense management.
  • Strengthen saving habits and financial planning.
  • Understand responsible use of credit.
  • Improve ability to set and achieve financial goals.
  • Develop awareness of basic investment concepts.
  • Improve financial decision-making.
  • Strengthen awareness of common financial risks.

Organizational Impact

  • Strengthen financial awareness among young employees and beneficiaries.
  • Support responsible financial decision-making.
  • Improve participants' ability to manage personal income.
  • Encourage saving and long-term financial planning.
  • Reduce risks associated with irresponsible borrowing.
  • Support financial independence and economic participation.
  • Strengthen financial capability within youth-focused programmes and organizations.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain basic financial literacy concepts.
  • Develop and manage a personal budget.
  • Distinguish between needs and wants.
  • Track income and expenditure effectively.
  • Set realistic short-term and long-term financial goals.
  • Apply effective saving strategies.
  • Explain the basic principles of credit and borrowing.
  • Assess the costs and risks associated with credit.
  • Explain basic investment concepts and options.
  • Distinguish between saving and investing.
  • Identify common financial risks and scams.
  • Make informed personal financial decisions.
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Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Personal Financial Management

  • Introduction to financial literacy
  • Understanding income and expenditure
  • Needs versus wants
  • Financial priorities and decision-making
  • Personal financial goals
  • Managing everyday expenses
  • Tracking income and expenditure
  • Introduction to personal budgeting
  • Activity: Develop a simple personal budget and identify opportunities for improving expenditure management.

Module 2: Saving, Financial Planning and Credit

  • Importance of saving
  • Short-term and long-term savings goals
  • Saving strategies and financial discipline
  • Emergency funds
  • Introduction to credit and borrowing
  • Types of credit and loans
  • Interest, fees and repayment obligations
  • Responsible borrowing
  • Understanding credit risks
  • Case Study: Analyse a borrowing and savings scenario and identify appropriate financial decisions based on income, expenses and repayment obligations.

Module 3: Introduction to Investing and Financial Risk Management

  • Introduction to investment
  • Saving versus investing
  • Basic investment concepts
  • Understanding risk and return
  • Common investment options
  • Diversification and long-term financial planning
  • Identifying financial scams and fraud
  • Protecting personal financial information
  • Making informed financial decisions
  • Simulation: Develop a basic financial plan that balances budgeting, saving, responsible credit use and introductory investment considerations.
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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