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Gig workers need to upskill regularly to remain relevant in the competitive world of digital work. Welcome to Skills Trio! This first course on basic financial literacy which will help you to improve your financial competence and knowledge of planning, budgeting, saving, investing and growing in the gig economy. This course will provide tips on planning your finances better, achieving financial goals and understanding how payments work in the platform-based gig economy. This 45 min course is self-paced – you can take it anytime, anywhere online or offline.
Who is this course for?This course is for online freelancers, location- based gig workers and their allies interested to gain basic financial literacy and learn about tools and methods. The course is written in simple English, contains tips from experts and other gig workers, and downloadable Templates and Quick Guides which you can use offline.
What will you learn?
You will learn about fundamental principles of financial planning, budgeting, saving and investing as a gig worker. By completing the module, you will gain a strong understanding of personal finance principles, enabling you to confidently make informed decisions and plan for your financial future.
Keywords: Financial Literacy, Budgeting, Digital Payments, Gig work, Upskilling , Online Freelancer, Digital work
How much time you need to invest: This course takes around 45 minutes to complete.
Certificate: Upon completion, you will receive a printable certificate and a digital badge which you can share on your online profiles.
Course Developer: This course has been developed as part of the Gig Economy Initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The content is developed by GIZ Gig Economy Initiative with e-Learning partner common sense - eLearning & training consultants GmbH.
Course contact: gig.economy@giz.de
Course license: CC-BY-SA 4.0
Course publication date: Oct, 2023