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There are 9 modules in this course
Understanding the mechanics and drivers of global economies and being able to develop and express a clear and well-thought-out opinion is an essential part of being a knowledgeable financial advisor.
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2 videos1 reading
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2 videos•Total 6 minutes
Introduction•2 minutes
What Exactly is Economics•5 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
Downloadable Materials•5 minutes
Fundamentals
Module 2•29 minutes to complete
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3 videos•Total 14 minutes
Drivers of Decision Making•6 minutes
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)•4 minutes
Drivers of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)•5 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
Knowledge Check•15 minutes
Business Cycles
Module 3•3 minutes to complete
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1 video
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1 video•Total 3 minutes
Anatomy of a Business Cycle•3 minutes
Recessions
Module 4•5 minutes to complete
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1 video
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1 video•Total 5 minutes
Recessions•5 minutes
Economic Influencers
Module 5•14 minutes to complete
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3 videos
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3 videos•Total 14 minutes
Governments and Central Banks•4 minutes
Inflation and Monetary Policy•4 minutes
Ideal Targets for a Stable Economy•6 minutes
Economic Indicators
Module 6•8 minutes to complete
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2 videos
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2 videos•Total 8 minutes
Economic Indicators•4 minutes
Formulating Your Economic View•4 minutes
Interpreting Economic Data
Module 7•1 hour to complete
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3 videos1 reading3 plugins
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1 reading•Total 1 minute
Exercise Instructions•1 minute
3 plugins•Total 45 minutes
Exercise 1 •15 minutes
Exercise 2•15 minutes
Exercise 3•15 minutes
Final Thoughts
Module 8•1 minute to complete
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1 video
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1 video•Total 1 minute
Course Summary•1 minute
Qualified Assessment
Module 9•1 hour to complete
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1 assignment
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1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Untitled•30 minutes
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.