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McGill Personal Finance Essentials

McGill University × RBC Future Launch

A free personal finance essentials course from McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management, developed in collaboration with RBC Future Launch and The Globe and Mail. The self-directed program covers budgeting, debt management, investment, retirement planning, real estate, behavioral finance, crypto-assets, and responsible investing across 8 modules.

Duration

10 hours

Level

Beginner

Deadline

No Deadline

🌐 Available Languages: English, Français

📅 Last Updated: 2026-03-24

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📋 Prerequisites

No prior financial knowledge is required. This course is designed for anyone at the beginning of their financial literacy journey.

👥 Who Should Take This Course

• Young adults and students beginning their financial literacy journey
• Professionals seeking to improve personal money management skills
• Anyone interested in understanding budgeting, investing, and retirement planning
• Canadian residents looking to understand the Canadian financial landscape

📚 What You Will Learn

Budgeting and Financial Planning Fundamentals

Understanding and Managing Debt

Investment Principles and Strategies

Retirement Planning and Savings

Real Estate and Homeownership Decisions

Behavioral Finance and Cognitive Biases

🏛️ About the Institution — McGill University

McGill University is a world-renowned research university located in Montreal, Canada. The Desautels Faculty of Management is one of Canada's top business schools, known for its rigorous academic programs and innovative financial education initiatives.

Founded

1821

Location

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Recognition

#30 Global University — QS World University Rankings

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to complete the course? ▼

You have a 3-month window to complete all 8 modules. The course runs 4 times per year, so you can enroll when a new session begins.

Will I receive a certificate? ▼

Yes, upon completing all core modules, you will receive a McGill Personal Finance Essentials attestation of course completion that you can add to your LinkedIn profile.

Does this count as university credit? ▼

The course does not count for credit towards any McGill program, degree, diploma, or certificate, and it does not appear on your transcript. It is a professional development attestation.

🏷️ Topics

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