Financial Literacy: A Course for A Grounded Life

Understanding how to manage money is a powerful life skill and is at the core of financial literacy. For all people, financial education opens doors to new opportunities and personal growth. We’re excited to offer a free online course in financial literacy led by Dr. Georg Musil, designed to help individuals build strong financial habits and confidence. 

 

📘 Course Overview: Build a Strong Financial Foundation

This 8-session course, starting on 14 July 2025, covers the basics of financial literacy and financial management, thoughtfully designed to reflect the real-life financial challenges and opportunities faced by individuals in diverse communities. 
In this course you’ll learn about: 

• Budgeting: Create and manage a budget that fits your goals 

• Saving: Build a habit of saving and prepare for emergencies 

• Investing: Learn simple ways to grow your money over time 

• Credit Management: Use credit wisely and build a good credit history 

• Debt Management: Understand how to manage debt and reduce financial stress 

The course also explores the emotional side of financial literacy—values like patience, contentment, and moderation— to help you achieve financial empowerment and make thoughtful financial decisions. 

👨‍🏫 Meet Your Instructor 

Dr. Georg Musil is an expert in financial education with over 20 years of experience in international banking and business. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Law from the University of Vienna and an Executive MBA from Oxford University. Dr. Musil is passionate about helping young people gain the financial skills they need to succeed and incorporates sustainability into his work. 

🧭 Course Structure: Practical and Engaging

This 8-week course includes 8 interactive online sessions, supported by short assignments, discussion panels, and quizzes through our LMS (Arena Learning Hub). Apply what you learn to your own life and enhance your financial literacy through practical exercises and engaging discussions.

🎯 What You Will Gain

When you join this course, you will:

• Gain hands-on experience in financial literacy topics with guidance from an expert tutor

• Become part of a supportive learning community that stays connected 

• Receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course

• Move closer to future employment opportunities by gaining strong personal finance skills

• Share your personal financial challenges and learn from others’ experiences

• Get access to one additional free course of your choice from FFE

• Start your journey toward financial empowerment, personal development, and social growth

🌟 Why Join This Course?

• Practical Skills: Learn how to manage money in everyday life 

• Financial Independence: Build a stable financial future 

• Community Impact: Use your knowledge to help others 

• Ethical Choices: Make decisions that match your values

✅ Who Can Join?

This course is for you if you are:

• 16 years or older

• Have intermediate or higher English skills

• Can attend all sessions and complete assignments

• Are committed and passionate about learning