Course Overview

Course Overview
This course is a flexible online course with start dates throughout the year

Our Cost-of-Living Cafe course is here to help you deal with the impact the rise in the cost of living may be having on your day-to-day life. We will look at how you can keep yourself mentally and financially healthy while helping you develop the skills to budget well and take control of your bills.

You will become more confident in dealing with your finances in areas such as:

- Making informed career and progression choices to maximise your income.
- Making sustainable choices to reduce energy costs at home and while travelling.
- Managing your budget and planning saving strategies.

What will I learn?

What will I learn?
- Numeracy skills such as using percentages, fractions, and multiplication.
- Online skills such as using cost comparison websites.
- Techniques to budget effectively and save money.

You will also work with your tutor to set individual goals.

How will I attend this course?

How will I attend this course?
This course is delivered flexibly online with regular online support and feedback meetings with your allocated tutor. You will need to commit to working through course material for the agreed hours each week and completing course work by the agreed timescales. You will also need to join the required tutor support meetings.

What equipment will I need?

What equipment will I need?
You will need access to a laptop or PC, camera, microphone and internet connection. We may be able to support you with this.

What will I achieve?

What will I achieve?
Completing this course will give you the opportunity to earn a Cambridgeshire Skills digital badge. Badges are endorsed by City and Guilds and are a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and provide evidence of learning.

What are the entry requirements?

What are the entry requirements?
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Other recommended learning
Improve Your Maths
Functional Skills Maths
Beat Your Bills
Family Budgeting
Course Code
24OY2R04
Start Date
01/08/2024
End Date
31/07/2025
Hours per week
2.00
Duration
Course Fee
Location