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Republic Polytechnic
Business

Investing 101 - A Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth

Open for Registration

Open for Registration

Course Type

Short Courses

Business

Finance & Accounting

Investing requires a solid understanding of financial instruments, an awareness of one's life stage, and a clear grasp of personal risk tolerance. This self-paced online course is designed to provide learners with fundamental investing knowledge to grow wealth and achieve returns that outpace inflation.

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About course

Course description

Investing requires a solid understanding of financial instruments, an awareness of one's life stage, and a clear grasp of personal risk tolerance. This self-paced online course is designed to provide learners with fundamental investing knowledge to grow wealth and achieve returns that outpace inflation. Each module delves into the risks and rewards of various investment options, enabling learners to make informed decisions. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to build and manage an investment portfolio that includes stocks, bonds, commodities, and alternative assets, tailored to their unique risk profile using tools introduced throughout the course.

Course objectives

Upon successful completion of this 45-hour course, participants will be able to:

  1. Investment Instruments: Determine the suitability of various investment instruments, including stocks, bonds, commodities, and alternative assets for their portfolio.

  2. Risk Assessment: Evaluate their personal risk tolerance and assess its influence on investment decisions.

  3. Portfolio Management: Build and manage a diverse investment portfolio tailored to their individual financial goals and risk appetite.

  4. Economic Factors: Describe how economic indicators and inflation impact investment returns and strategies.

Target audiences

Investing requires a solid understanding of financial instruments, an awareness of one's life stage, and a clear grasp of personal risk tolerance. This self-paced online course is designed to provide learners with fundamental investing knowledge to grow wealth and achieve returns that outpace inflation. Each module delves into the risks and rewards of various investment options, enabling learners to make informed decisions. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to build and manage an investment portfolio that includes stocks, bonds, commodities, and alternative assets, tailored to their unique risk profile using tools introduced throughout the course.

Course completion requirements
Achieve at least 75% attendance and pass the required assessments.