Explore stocks, bonds, real estate, and alternative assets with our flexible, online course on smart, strategic investing.
Overview:
Investing wisely doesn’t require a suit, a skyscraper office, or confusing jargon—just the right knowledge. This course offers a clear-cut breakdown of the main pillars of modern investing: stocks, bonds, real estate, and alternative assets. You'll explore how each option works, how they differ, and how to make informed decisions based on your goals and risk appetite. Whether you're just dipping your toes in or looking to polish your portfolio know-how, this course has you covered.
Delivered online with zero fluff, the modules unpack everything from the basics of stock markets to the long-term strategies behind real estate and alternative investments. You’ll come away with a sharper sense of how money moves, and why some investments sit on silk cushions while others live in stormy waters. Consider it your financial orientation—minus the elevator pitches and overly confident handshakes.
Learning Outcomes :
- Understand key differences between stocks, bonds, and real estate.
- Identify core characteristics of high-risk and low-risk investments.
- Analyse asset types based on short- and long-term goals.
- Recognise how economic changes affect different investment vehicles.
- Learn fundamentals of diversifying a personal investment portfolio.
- Evaluate alternative assets and their place in today’s market.
Who is this Course For:
- Anyone interested in understanding investment options and opportunities.
- Individuals new to financial planning or wealth building.
- Students exploring finance or economic-related studies.
- Professionals seeking to broaden their investment understanding.
- Entrepreneurs managing personal or business financial assets.
- Retirees exploring ways to grow long-term savings.
- Freelancers aiming to stabilise income through investments.
- Self-learners wanting structured insight into financial markets.
Career Path:
- Financial Analyst – £47,000/year
- Investment Advisor – £50,000/year
- Stockbroker – £55,000/year
- Portfolio Manager – £60,000/year
- Wealth Management Associate – £45,000/year
- Property Investment Consultant – £42,000/year
