Brief Summary
This Finance 101 course simplifies finance basics over just a couple of hours. You'll discover key concepts like cash flows, time value of money, and interest rates, empowering you to make smarter financial decisions that can boost your net worth.
Key Points
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Basic finance calculations impact daily life
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Comparison of investments is crucial
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Time value of money explained
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Understanding cash flows is essential
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Differentiate between fixed and variable interest rates
Learning Outcomes
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Calculate cash flows effectively
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Understand the time value of money
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Compare different investments confidently
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Differentiate between fixed and variable interest rates
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Calculate IRR, NPV, and more
About This Course
Understand and Learn How to Apply the Core Principles of Finance in a Couple of Hours
Welcome to our Finance 101 course!
Most people don't realize how basic finance calculations play a major role in their life:
the ability to compare two investments
the understanding of how the timing of cash flows impacts rates of return
the preparation necessary to negotiate an advantageous mortgage or loan rate
At the end of the day, all of these decisions shape the amount of money you will find in your bank account. And because money accumulates over time, potential inefficiencies can have a greater impact in the future.
On the other hand, educated financial decision making goes a long way and could easily play a major role determining your net worth in the years to come.
In this course, we will start from the very basics. The lessons are suitable for those of you who have not studied finance in university or during an MBA course.
We'll cover the following fundamental topics:
calculating cash flows
recognizing the time value of money
building blocks of interest rates
comparing different investments
understanding annuities
compounding interest
understanding what is the difference between monthly and annual interest rate
calculating IRR, NPV, and many more
The course contains plenty of useful resources such as course notes, quiz questions, practical exercises, and a vibrant Q&AÂ section where you can contact the course tutor and ask questions.
Sign up for the course today and make sure you are in control of your financial future!
Understand the time value of money
Learn about the components that form interest rates
Make the distinction between fixed and variable interest rates
Artemio M.
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