About
Take control of your finances and your life!
Dealing with money is an essential part of life. Everyone uses it, everyone needs it, yet many people consider money to be at the heart of their biggest problems. However, money does not have to be a problem, it does not even need to be a solution. If you can find a balanced relationship with money, you may find that some of your stresses and worries disappear overnight without a pay raise.
This course will show you that the best way to solve your money problems is to change the way you look at money. You’ll learn about your different monthly costs and how to get organized, create a budget, and stick to it.
Don’t let your bank balance control your life. Gain financial freedom by starting on the Smart Home Budgeting course today.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Learning How To Budget
- Building a Health Relationship with Money
- Setting Financial Goals
- Learning How to Save
- Keeping It Flexible
Module 2: Understanding Where Your Money Goes
- Fixed Costs
- Monthly Costs
- Non-Monthly Costs
- Flexible Spending
Module 3: The Self- Assessment
- Getting Organized
- Money In vs. Money Out
- Optimizing Your Budget for Your Financial Goals
- Dealing with Debt
Module 4: Creating The Budget
- Why You Are Writing It Down
- Creating a Worksheet
- Monthly Budgets vs. Yearly Budgets
- Tools and Resources for Organizing Your Budget
Module 5: Strategies For Sticking To Your Budget
- Assess and Reassess
- Strategies for Responsible Spending
- Preparing for Unexpected Costs
- Budgeting for the Long Term
Career
Who is this course for?
This course is a must for everyone! We all need money to live, but every one of us has the ability to change their mindset and relationship with money. The healthier that mindset is, the healthier your life will be, as money informs every part of our life.
It can seem overwhelming, but you don't have to live paycheck to paycheck, simultaneously striving to get more money and resenting the fact that you need money. You can, instead, change your mindset, use budgets to take the stress off your shoulders, and start healing your relationship with money.
Career path
- Continue exploring the intersection of finances and life coaching
- Get your financials in order to start living the life YOU want
- Assist friends and family with their own financial quandaries
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
Nicole Olson
Expertise: Event Management and Design, Public Relations, Anthropology
Nikki is a live event warrior with eight years of experience in experiential and hospitality events. From events in blustery car parks to conventions featuring Taylor Swift, she has done it all. Currently, she is taking a short intermission from the world of 4 AM call times and 12,000 cans of soft drinks. She can be found in a tea house somewhere between London and Beijing either working on her Masters dissertation or as a freelance copywriter.
Smart Home Budgeting 
10005 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
10005 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
About
Take control of your finances and your life!
Dealing with money is an essential part of life. Everyone uses it, everyone needs it, yet many people consider money to be at the heart of their biggest problems. However, money does not have to be a problem, it does not even need to be a solution. If you can find a balanced relationship with money, you may find that some of your stresses and worries disappear overnight without a pay raise.
This course will show you that the best way to solve your money problems is to change the way you look at money. You’ll learn about your different monthly costs and how to get organized, create a budget, and stick to it.
Don’t let your bank balance control your life. Gain financial freedom by starting on the Smart Home Budgeting course today.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Learning How To Budget
- Building a Health Relationship with Money
- Setting Financial Goals
- Learning How to Save
- Keeping It Flexible
Module 2: Understanding Where Your Money Goes
- Fixed Costs
- Monthly Costs
- Non-Monthly Costs
- Flexible Spending
Module 3: The Self- Assessment
- Getting Organized
- Money In vs. Money Out
- Optimizing Your Budget for Your Financial Goals
- Dealing with Debt
Module 4: Creating The Budget
- Why You Are Writing It Down
- Creating a Worksheet
- Monthly Budgets vs. Yearly Budgets
- Tools and Resources for Organizing Your Budget
Module 5: Strategies For Sticking To Your Budget
- Assess and Reassess
- Strategies for Responsible Spending
- Preparing for Unexpected Costs
- Budgeting for the Long Term
Career
Who is this course for?
This course is a must for everyone! We all need money to live, but every one of us has the ability to change their mindset and relationship with money. The healthier that mindset is, the healthier your life will be, as money informs every part of our life.
It can seem overwhelming, but you don't have to live paycheck to paycheck, simultaneously striving to get more money and resenting the fact that you need money. You can, instead, change your mindset, use budgets to take the stress off your shoulders, and start healing your relationship with money.
Career path
- Continue exploring the intersection of finances and life coaching
- Get your financials in order to start living the life YOU want
- Assist friends and family with their own financial quandaries
Creator
Nicole Olson
Expertise: Event Management and Design, Public Relations, Anthropology
Nikki is a live event warrior with eight years of experience in experiential and hospitality events. From events in blustery car parks to conventions featuring Taylor Swift, she has done it all. Currently, she is taking a short intermission from the world of 4 AM call times and 12,000 cans of soft drinks. She can be found in a tea house somewhere between London and Beijing either working on her Masters dissertation or as a freelance copywriter.