Teach Money Skills That Matter
Financial literacy is becoming a required part of K–12 education, and California educators are being asked to teach it, often without formal training. This online certificate prepares you to design and deliver standards-aligned personal finance instruction with confidence.
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Est. Tuition $2,085
Learning Format Online
Duration 12 months *
*Duration times can vary, talk to your advisor for more information.Total Units 15 Units
- K–12 educators preparing to teach personal finance courses
- Teachers in social science, business, math, or home economics
- Educators and administrators preparing to meet 2027–2028 financial literacy requirements
- Current and aspiring financial literacy educators seeking specialized training
- School districts or private schools seeking cohort-based teacher training
- Design standards-aligned lessons and assessments you can use in your classroom
- Teach essential topics like budgeting, credit, taxes, and investing with clarity
- Adapt instruction for different grade levels and diverse student needs
- Guide students in making informed financial and post-graduation decisions
- Graduate with a complete financial literacy curriculum portfolio
- Earn academic units that may support salary advancement, pending district approval
Admission Requirements
- Valid California teaching credential
Course Pathway
- Students are encouraged to take EDUC X470.A (Foundations of Personal Finance for Educators) and EDUC X470.B (Teaching Financial Literacy Across K-12) prior to electives; however, that is not a required prerequisite for the elective courses.
- You must complete ALL program courses prior to taking EDUC X470.H (Capstone Project: Financial Literacy Curriculum Integration).
- You may enroll concurrently in the Capstone course along with your last course in the program, if needed.
Completion Requirements
- Must complete all courses with a grade of C- or better.
Required Courses
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