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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

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    Learning Format Online

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    Duration 12 months *

    *Duration times can vary, talk to your advisor for more information.
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    Total Units 15 Units

Required Courses

Course Formats
Course Schedules are Subject to Change
Required (8.00 Units )
 
WinterSpringSummerFall
Foundations of Personal Finance for EducatorsThis course builds K-12 teachers' personal and professional financial fluency so they can model healthy money behaviors and confidently teach core personal finance concepts.
4.00 Units
Teaching Financial Literacy Across K-12This methods course prepares K-12 teachers to design, deliver, and assess financial literacy instruction that is age-appropriate, inclusive, and aligned with California's personal finance graduation requirement (AB 2927).
4.00 Units
Capstone Project: Financial Literacy Curriculum IntegrationThe Capstone Project course provides participants the opportunity to synthesize and apply knowledge gained across the Financial Literacy Certificate program.
1.00 Units
Electives (6.00 Units )
 
 
WinterSpringSummerFall
Investing and Wealth BuildingThis course develops practical investing literacy and long-term wealth-building skills for educators and the students they serve.
3.00 Units
Consumer Protection & Financial PsychologyThis course examines the psychological, behavioral, and social factors that influence financial decision-making and consumer behavior.
3.00 Units
College, Career, & Workforce FinancingThis course explores the financial decisions students face as they transition from high school to college, career, and workforce pathways.
3.00 Units
Legacy & Charitable GivingThis course explores the role of legacy planning, philanthropy, and charitable giving in personal financial decision-making.
3.00 Units
Financial Technology & Digital ToolsThis course explores the role of financial technology (FinTech) and digital tools in modern financial decision-making.
3.00 Units
 

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