Basic Budgeting Strategies with Google Sheets
What you'll learn
- Students will be able to identify and create a money calendar to be integrated in their monthly budget.
- Students will be able to build a realistic budget in 30 minutes or less using Google Sheets.
- Students will be able to analyze their spending habits and adjust their monthly budget accordingly.
Requirements
- Be able to list your current expenses and example purchases you make in a week.
- Basic understanding of Google Sheets such as completing tabs and creating new tabs.
Description
Do you want a new budget system that actually works? Something that’s not complicated but is still effective? I had the same problem and tried all the apps, spreadsheet templates and even budget binders from mom bloggers on Pinterest. It was either too restrictive, lacking direction or was simply too complicated.
So what finally worked for me? Google Sheets.
In this course, you will learn how to use my Google Sheets template for creating a monthly budget. I created this template over a year ago and still use it for myself. I’ve taken my background in personal organization, non-profit financial management, and accounting knowledge to create something straightforward and effective.
The key to REAL budgeting is organizing your thoughts, setting goals, and monitoring your activity. In this course, you’ll learn how to do all of that for the ultimate personal financial management experience.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Set financial goals
Identify your wants and needs in your spending
Learn how to navigate my budget template
Create your monthly budget in 30 minutes or less
Analyze your daily spending to adjust to your financial goals
Not only will this course focus on developing your financial goals, but taking an in-depth look into the template and customizing it for your own personal finances. You’ll have a clear understanding of what you do with your money to reach your goals.
This course contains:
Short and straightforward instructional videos
Hands-on activities from the start
Downloadable content with lifelong access
Instructor support in customizing your budget from the template
Bonus money management resources at the end of the course
Join this course if you love the flexibility of Google Drive and want a new and effective budget system!
Bonus Content! As of 2022, there are additional lessons talking about money mindset and personal money management. These best practices will help you get out of the cycle of paycheck to paycheck living and thinking small about what you can do and how you can earn more.
Who this course is for:
- Entry level employees working in a corporate environment.
- Someone who finds themselves overspending or barely has money to last a full pay period.
- Beginner budgeters who still find themselves missing bill due dates.
- Someone looking to organize their money before setting huge savings goals.
Instructor
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- 5.0 Instructor Rating
- 3 Reviews
- 24 Students
- 1 Course
I am all about sharing knowledge and Udemy is where I come to help others realize their potential. I have a background in money management, business development and marketing.
While in college, I learned that teaching was one of my many traits that I didn't pursue through my degree. So, I found my way to college organizations such as Student Government and Campus Ministry to connect with other students. Even if I was in a position where I could not teach, I would at least listen and provide perspective.
Fast forward three years since graduating, I still find myself reaching out to others and sharing my passions through my blog and courses on Udemy. I've started my Udemy journey with my first course on budgeting.
I have served as a fiduciary officer in many service organizations, community event committees and non-profit organizations. With a master's degree in arts management, I also have a strong foundation in financial management.
With this knowledge, I have created resources and lectures to help the average person truly excel in finances. I hope you find value in it!
I also love business and the potential that side gigs provide. In 2015, I won my first Idea Pitch Competition and Business Plan Competition. I hope to publish more courses on Udemy that incorporate responsible money management while building your own side business or full time business.
I hope that all my students finds some type of value in my short/concise lessons, worksheets, links/articles or interactions in the Q&A section.
Thanks for stopping by, you won't regret it!