Personal Finance Foundations

Financial literacy for working life

This Coursera course from John Wiley and Sons is built around the idea that financial literacy should pay off in your career as well as at home. It takes a practical view of managing personal money, with the aim of making readers more confident in decisions about their finances.

Who it suits

It is pitched at beginners who want a structured introduction to personal finance from a publisher with a long track record in business and reference books. It is a sensible choice for those entering the workforce or looking to tidy up their money habits.

What it prepares you for

• Building personal finance skills that are relevant at work
• Making considered decisions about everyday money
• A foundation for more specialised finance study later

Set a single goal before you start, such as a budget or an emergency fund, and apply each module to that goal.