1.4 Financial Literacy: Getting Started with Investments

Course Description 

Getting Started with Investments introduces learners to the basic concepts of investing and how small financial decisions today can support future financial stability and growth. The course explores safe and accessible investment opportunities, the relationship between risk and reward, and the importance of patience, planning, and responsible financial habits when building long-term financial well-being.

What You Will Learn

• What investing means and why it matters
• The difference between saving and investing
• Safe and accessible investment opportunities for young people
• How risk, return, and time affect investments
• The importance of financial habits and planning
• Ways to make responsible investment decisions
• How investing can support future financial goals