Course Name
Life Skills - Living on a Budget / Money Saving Ideas
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to manage their money better and make their income go further. It is perfect if you are living on a fixed income, feeling the squeeze of high bills, or simply trying to save up a bit of money for a rainy day or a special event. No previous experience with maths or finance is needed.
Entry Requirements
Parents and carers looking to reduce household and family expenses.
Young adults and students moving out or living on their own for the first time. 19 plus
Jobseekers or individuals on fixed incomes trying to maximise their weekly funds.
Retired individuals looking to adjust their spending habits to fit a pension.
What You Will Learn
What will I learn?
During this short course, you will take part in practical and engaging activities, including:
The Weekly Shop Challenge: Interactive activities to plan meals, spot supermarket traps, swap expensive brands for cheaper alternatives, and cut your grocery bills.
Household Budget Makeover: Step-by-step guidance to list your income and spending, spot where you are overspending, and create a personalized monthly budget planner.
The Bill Buster Guide: Group tasks and discussions on how to compare energy providers, understand utility bills, and use online tools to find cheaper insurance and broadband deals.
Smart Shopping and Saving Habits: Fun quizzes and workshops to discover hidden money-saving apps, cash-back websites, and tricks to avoid impulse buying.
Make household products: Learn to save money with some simple ideas around the home.
Course Aim
Are you finding it harder to manage your money with the rising cost of living? You are not alone, and we are here to help. This friendly and practical short course is designed to take the stress out of personal finance. Together, we will look at simple, real-world ways to cut down your household bills, save money on your weekly food shop, and stop wasting money on things you do not need.
By the end of this course, you will know how to create a personal budget that actually works, understand how to find the best deals online, and feel much more confident about your financial future. Taking control of your money starts here—sign up today and start saving!
Course Length
short course
What You Will Need to Bring
Note pad and pen
How you will be assessed
There are no stressful exams or long essays in this course. We use simple, supportive ways to check how you are getting on:
Formative Assessment (During the course): Your tutor will give you friendly feedback during the practical activities, such as when you work on your practice budget plan or take part in group shopping tasks. Short, informal quizzes will also help you check your own understanding.
Where Next
After completing this short course, you can take your learning to the next level. Suitable progression options available across the UK include:
Functional Skills Mathematics (Entry Level to Level 2): To help build your confidence with everyday numbers, calculations, and percentages.
Level 1 / Level 2 Award in Personal Finance: A qualification that looks deeper into banking, borrowing, credit scores, and long-term financial planning.
Essential Digital Skills Courses: To help you safely navigate online banking, comparison websites, and money-saving apps.
Introduction to Bookkeeping: For those who discover a passion for managing figures and want to learn how to keep financial records for small businesses.
Will learners gain a qualification?
No
Extra Info
This short course gives you practical, easy-to-use skills to manage your money better, cut down your everyday spending, and build a stress-free budget. Learn how to stretch your pounds further and make your income work harder for you. Make environmentally friendly household products to save money.
