Academy in Financial Education for Children
“Teaching children from an early age the value and rules of money, fostering a healthy relationship with this indispensable tool, makes the difference between a calm, fulfilling life and a difficult one.”
Financial education is essential for the development of informed and responsible citizens. This course aims to provide education professionals with the tools needed to teach essential financial skills to children and adolescents, promoting values such as responsibility, planning, and awareness.
The course is built on three fundamental pillars:
• EDUCATION understood as competence, awareness, and skill
• VALUES and RESPONSIBILITY towards oneself and others (society)
• PLANNING TO ACHIEVE GOALS, with emphasis on delayed gratification
Modules and content
Learning Objectives
• Understand the importance of financial education for children and adolescents
• Acquire skills to teach age-appropriate financial concepts
• Learn to design financial education activities and lessons
• Develop strategies to integrate financial education into the school curriculum
Career Prospects
Advanced training for teachers, educators, and education-sector specialists interested in teaching financial education.
Admission Requirements, Assessments, and Final Examination
Applicants holding a high school diploma and a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in education or related fields may enroll.
Assessment
Multiple-choice questionnaire and the design of a financial education lesson.
Modules
MODULE I – Introduction to financial education for children and adolescents
MODULE II – Money as a tool and the concept of income
MODULE III – Needs vs. wants and the ability to prioritize
MODULE IV – Saving, budgeting, and planning
MODULE V – Financial responsibility and social impact
MODULE VI – Designing financial education lessons
Assessment
Multiple-choice questionnaire and design of a financial education lesson
DURATION AND STRUCTURE OF THE ACADEMY COURSE
Duration: 8 total hours
Attendance: 4 sessions of 2 hours each
Class Dates: Thursdays, 6, 13, 20, and 27 November 2025, from 18:00 to 20:00
Instructors: Prof. Haidi Segrada – Prof. Giulia Fidilio
Enrollment: Open year-round
Mode: Synchronous online with both instructors.
Price: EUR 450.00
