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McGill's professors are world-class researchers and teachers who bring both passion and experience to the course.

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All learning modules and tests are online, so you can complete the course when and where it's best for you.

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Financial literacy is key to achieving important life goals. That's why we have made this course free for anyone ready to invest in themselves.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Personal Finance
Module 2: Budgeting and Saving
Module 3: Your Money: Today and Tomorrow
Module 4: Understanding Debt and Borrowing
Module 5: The Art of Investing
Module 6: Retirement Planning
Module 7: The Realities of Real Estate
Module 8: Behavioural Finance
Bonus Modules Introduction
Bonus Module: Responsible Investing
Bonus Module: Cryptocurrencies and Crypto Tokens

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Finish all eight core learning modules and tests to receive a McGill Personal Finance Essentials attestation of course completion2.

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1 McGill Personal Finance Essentials in collaboration with RBC Future Launch and The Globe and Mail offers general information only and is not intended as legal, financial or other professional advice. A professional advisor should be consulted regarding your specific situation. While information presented is believed to be factual and current, it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect those of the individual professor and are subject to change.

2 The McGill Personal Finance Essentials course is intended for personal knowledge and skills development. The course is non-credit non-transcript and does not count towards any McGill University program, degree, diploma, or certificate.

McGill University and visual symbols associated with McGill University are prohibited marks of McGill University. Used under license. RBC, Royal Bank and RBC Future Launch are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under license. The Globe and Mail is a registered trademark of The Globe and Mail Inc. Used under license.