Gain Professional Skills by Digital Validation

Micro-credentials are a digital validation of the successful completion of educational activities related to professional skills. They acknowledge a learner’s successful  completion of educational activities that lead to professional skills and competencies. Awarded credentials such as Badges can be displayed on LinkedIn or added to a resume. Completing some of the Financial Education Level I micro-credentials below can "stack" together and contribute to earning a practical certificate. 

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Micro-Credentials

  • This module describes the importance of budgeting for financial literacy and details various modules that can assist in attaining financial security and achieving personal financial goals.

    Budgeting Basics

  • This module provides learners with an understanding of the internal and external factors influencing spending, including financial values and common spending challenges

    Spending Habits

  • This module explains income types and how third parties use this information, which is essential for managing money and financial literacy.

    Understanding Income

  • This module explains taxation rules and their impact on income, covering taxable items, tax brackets, credits, and deductions. 

    U.S. Taxation Basics

  • This module covers financial planning tools, retirement and insurance options, and an overview of wills, trusts, and estate planning.

    An Introduction to Financial Planning

  • This module covers investment types, setting goals, retirement accounts, beginner tips, and more.

    Fundamentals of Investing

  • The module simplifies financing, helping learners calculate costs, understand different types of financial aid and support, and recognize the impact of student loan debt.

    Decoding Student Debt: Student Loan Fundaments

  • This module demonstrates how to evaluate a job offer and  covers job offer negotiation, budgeting, and taxes - essential skills that impact financial health and goal achievement. 

    Finance Basics for New Graduates