A Distance Learning Course of 1 Lesson

"How to help yourself and others out of the debt trap"

It is almost impossible to watch any news programme without hearing a reference to the increasing debt levels that have been incurred by the majority of the population. The easy availability of credit over the late 1990’s and early 2000’s led people to take on bigger debts than at any time throughout history. When interest rates started to rise in 2007, mainly due to the banking crisis in the USA, the reality of debt repayment hit home. People who had previously been able to afford large levels of debt got stuck in a trap.

If you are in debt yourself, there is hope. There is a way out of the financial pressure that you are under.

If you are seeking to help others out of the debt trap, there are key elements that can be learned which will make you effective in helping others.

This programme outlines the basics and shows you how to admit the problem, accept it in order to begin to tackle it and then to attack it – reducing and ultimately removing debt altogether.

Introduction
What is Debt?
The Problem with Debt
The Difference Between Good and Bad Debt
Identifying Your Debts
Putting Debt into Context
Crisis Management
Increasing Your Income
Reducing Your Outgoings
Establishing a Debt Management Plan
Reducing the Risk of Future Problems
Helping Others with Debt Issues

Qualification 1: Debt Management Skills Certificate

Debt Management Skills Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Cert after your name.

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor. You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 30 hrs.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

All study materials
Study Guide
Full Tutor and Admin support