Real Projects, Real Skills

See how our students tackle actual budgeting challenges and build practical financial skills through hands-on project work. These aren't textbook exercises — they're real scenarios that prepare you for managing money in the real world.

Featured Student Work

Our students work on authentic budgeting projects that mirror real-life financial situations. From emergency fund planning to debt reduction strategies, each project builds practical skills you'll actually use.

Emergency Fund Calculator

Daxen built a comprehensive tool that calculates optimal emergency fund amounts based on individual circumstances. His project includes variable income scenarios and unexpected expense planning that many families actually face.

Debt Snowball Tracker

Rylind created a visual debt reduction system that tracks multiple payment strategies. Her approach compares avalanche vs snowball methods with actual payment schedules and motivation tracking elements.

Irregular Income Planner

Kove designed a budgeting system specifically for freelancers and contractors. His project addresses the challenge of planning expenses when income varies month to month — something traditional budgeting apps don't handle well.

Our Project-Based Approach

We don't believe in theoretical exercises. Every project our students complete addresses real financial challenges that people face every day. This approach builds confidence because students see immediate practical value in what they're learning.

Real Scenario Research

Students begin by researching actual financial situations from interviews with family members, friends, or case studies. This grounds every project in authentic experience rather than artificial scenarios.

Tool Development

Using spreadsheets and basic financial principles, students build practical tools that solve specific problems. The focus is on creating something genuinely useful rather than academically impressive.

Real-World Testing

Students test their solutions with real people facing similar financial situations. This feedback loop ensures projects actually work in practice, not just in theory.

Refinement & Documentation

Based on testing feedback, students refine their approach and document what they learned. This reflection process solidifies understanding and builds communication skills.

Flexible Learning That Fits Your Life

Our programs start in September 2025 with multiple format options. Whether you prefer intensive weekend workshops or spread-out evening sessions, we've designed schedules that work around real life commitments.

Weekend Intensive Track

Perfect for working professionals who want to dive deep on weekends. Monthly Saturday sessions from 9 AM to 4 PM, starting September 2025.

  • One project per month with peer review
  • Take-home materials for weekday practice
  • Optional evening check-ins via video call
  • Portfolio development throughout program

Evening Flexibility Option

Two-hour sessions twice weekly, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 PM to 9 PM. Designed around family schedules and commuting realities.

  • Projects broken into manageable weekly segments
  • Recorded sessions available for makeup viewing
  • Flexible deadline structure for busy periods
  • Partner with classmates for accountability

Self-Paced Project Track

Complete projects on your own timeline with monthly group feedback sessions. Ideal for parents or shift workers with unpredictable schedules.

  • Access to all project materials immediately
  • Monthly virtual meetups for peer feedback
  • Email support for questions between sessions
  • Six-month completion window with extensions available

Mentorship Integration

All tracks include access to practicing financial professionals who provide project feedback and career guidance throughout your learning journey.

  • Monthly one-on-one mentorship sessions
  • Industry insights and networking opportunities
  • Resume and portfolio review assistance
  • Career transition support and guidance

Getting Started: Our next enrollment period opens in June 2025 for September start dates. We keep class sizes small to ensure everyone gets individual attention and meaningful feedback on their project work. Early registration includes access to prep materials and our budgeting fundamentals refresher course.