CPD Courses

Up to 11 11-16 16-18 Financial capability Borrowing and Understanding Interest Budgeting Insurance Making Financial Choices Money & Work Money Safety & Fraud Needs & Wants Savings & Investments Value of Money Ways to Pay Where Money Comes From Educator-led

Practical training and support for educators at every stage

Choose the route that best matches the age and needs of the learners you support. Our primary offer is provided through Money Heroes, while our Certificate in Financial Education pathway is designed for secondary educators, SEND practitioners working with secondary-aged learners, and those leading financial education across a school or organisation.

Choose your CPD route

Primary educators: follow the Money Heroes CPD route for children aged 3-11 and learners following the primary curriculum.

Secondary, SEND and school-wide roles: the Certificate in Financial Education pathway includes a Level 1 foundation followed by three specialist Level 2 pathways.

Primary financial education: Money Heroes

Primary practitioners should follow the Money Heroes CPD route, which supports financial education for children aged 3-11 and learners following the primary curriculum.

Money Heroes includes practical training, tools and accessible resources, including SEND-focused support for learners following the primary curriculum.

Important: the Level 1 Certificate in Financial Education shown below is not the recommended route for primary teachers. Primary educators should access CPD through Money Heroes.

Certificate in Financial Education pathway

This pathway is designed for secondary teachers, SEND practitioners supporting secondary-aged learners, curriculum and subject leads, PSHE and careers leads, and people responsible for developing financial education across a school or organisation.

Step 1: Build your foundation

Level 1 Certificate in Financial Education is the recommended starting point for educators on this pathway.

Then choose the Level 2 pathway that best matches your role:

Secondary Teaching; SEND and Diverse Learners; or School Strategy and Implementation.

We recommend starting with Level 1 before progressing to a specialist Level 2 course. Educators with strong existing knowledge or experience of financial education may choose to enrol directly on the Level 2 pathway most relevant to their role. 

Upcoming dates

Level 1 Certificate in Financial Education
- February 2^nd 2027 & 15^th April 2027
Level 2 Certificate in Financial Education – Secondary Pathway
- March 2^nd 2027 & April 29^th 2027
Level 2 Certificate in Financial Education – SEND & Diverse Learners Pathway
- November 4^th 2026, February 23^rd 2027 & May 6^th 2027
Level 2 Certificate in Financial Education – School Strategy & Implementation
- February 9^th 2027 & April 22^nd 2027
Primary – 11th November 2026, February 3rd 2027, February 24th 2027 & March 3rd 2027
Primary SEND – March 17th 2027

Course details

Level 1 Certificate in Financial Education

Build the essential knowledge, confidence and practical understanding needed to support high-quality financial education. This course provides the shared foundation for the three Level 2 pathways.

Suitable for: secondary teachers, SEND practitioners supporting secondary-aged learners, curriculum and subject leads, PSHE and careers leads, and school-wide roles. Not designed as the primary-teacher route.

Level 2: Secondary Teaching

Build on the Level 1 foundation through curriculum planning, engaging teaching approaches and practical classroom strategies for secondary learners. Participants will explore how to strengthen delivery and use relevant resources in their setting.

Suitable for: secondary teachers, PSHE and Citizenship teachers, careers leads and others delivering financial education to secondary-aged learners.

Level 2: SEND and Diverse Learners

Explore inclusive approaches, practical adaptations and strategies that make financial education more accessible and meaningful for learners with diverse needs.

Suitable for: SEND practitioners working with secondary-aged learners, including those in mainstream and specialist settings. Educators supporting learners following the primary curriculum should use the Money Heroes route.

Level 2: School Strategy and Implementation

Move from individual activity to a coherent and sustainable approach across your school or organisation. Explore how to audit current provision, clarify ownership, identify gaps, align financial education with wider priorities, support implementation and evidence impact.

Suitable for: senior leaders, curriculum and subject leads, PSHE and careers leads, SEND leaders, governors, business managers, and others responsible for coordinating or developing financial education. 