Managing your money really is a true skill for life. This free Open University course will give you the confidence and tools to be in control whether you are:

• still studying at school or college
• starting work or an apprenticeship
• going to university

You study eight straight-forward online sessions of 1-2 hours each with:

• plenty of step-by-step animations and practical tips to help you straight away
• real-life case studies featuring current school students and university students who reflect on their experiences living away from home for the first time
• useful videos from money experts

There are also short quizzes to help you remember what you have studied. You will learn how to make your money work harder and go further, online and at your own pace - at any time, you can save what you have done and return to the course.

After studying Managing my money for young adults, you should be able to:

• budget effectively, taking into account changes such as getting older and leaving the family home
• understand how to choose and manage bank and savings accounts
• understand how to finance further and higher education studies
• borrow sensibly and manage debts effectively
• plan ahead to make life's goals financially achievable.