The Certified Canadian Financial Literacy Educator provides professional development and training for Canadians working with consumers in a group or community setting. This comprehensive program is designed to allow financial educators working in a group setting to teach clients to establish personal budgets, evaluate debt loads, set financial goals and develop plans of action. In Canada, where financial decisions are shaped by complex systems, including the banking sector, provincial rules, and federal benefits, having access to skilled financial educators is essential. This program was developed with Credit Counselling Canada to ensure you have the knowledge, tools, and training required to support the unique needs of learners across Canada.
Course Outline:
Part I details the many factors and components that contribute to an informative lesson plan as well as different teaching techniques and presentation methods.
Part II details the fundamentals of financial management: money management, credit, investing and retirement, debt management and insurance.
Part III addresses ethics for financial educators.
Part IV discusses Standards and Best Practices for financial education.
