Take charge of your finances and decision-making to be empowered
Financial literacy and decision-making to achieve empowerment
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Financial empowerment and independence are the pillars of freedom. Financial literacy, goal-setting, and independent decision-making for critical aspects are of paramount importance for empowering women. This Certification course helps familiarize with basic concepts of finance, investing, and financial planning with key aspects for better financial health.
Decoupling emotions with financial decision-making
Understanding and managing leverage as a tool for financial planning
Find real estate and fixed-asset as investment avenues such as Retirement Planning
Strategic planning for the success of financial planning
CPAs, CFEs, PFS, Finance professionals, Business owners, and financial consultants who want to know the economic realities for women and why financial literacy and management are important.
Canadian CPAs, CA - ICAEW, ACCA, CA - Ireland, CA - Scotland, and CPA - Ireland - interested in learning how to build financial puzzles towards financial empowerment.
Professionals and students who desire to help their careers by understanding the financial independence and empowerment of women through financial literacy.
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For the past 35 years Ilene has provided financial literacy and investment education for individual clients to enhance their understanding of money, finances, and investments; and to organizations with a particular emphasis on retirement planning. She has worked for notable Washington, DC area investment companies in management and in building organizational depth in financial education.
Ms. Slatko has significant experience in the areas of leadership development, team development, career development, executive coaching and talent management. She has expertise in designing learning solutions – virtual instructor-led training and instructor-led -- to meet the unique challenges of clients. She was a key provider of executive and employee education for The Southland Corporation, U.S. Mapping, Century 21, and ERA Real Estate. She has worked with executives and leaders in the areas of communication, selling, client management, leadership development, and team development.
Ms. Slatko has extensive experience in Federal retirement programs and training federal employees. When the previous retirement system was replaced by FERS, Ilene was at the forefront of presentations to educate affected employees in their choices. She has been a trainer for retirement presentations at agencies throughout the DC area,
She has been a speaker at conferences including the Army Materiel Command Women’s Financial Day, Delaware Women’s Conference, and numerous youth financial literacy programs. Ms. Slatko is currently the host of a weekly Roku and Apple TV show called, The *It Show, the first financial program designed specifically for young women. In addition, she has been the Director of Training for companies in the financial and real estate fields.
Ilene is an alumna of Marietta College where she studied Drama, Speech, and English.
This is a great course that really helped me develop some of my thought processes for financial goal-setting and decision-making. This is just what I have been searching for!
This course went beyond my expectations! This amazing course is very useful to women. I enjoyed it.
Loving the course. I cannot wait to look back at my notes and do some reflection. I can see my transformation and get ready for my financial independence.
Certificate awarded upon the successful completion of the myCPE Advanced Certification Program is proof that user has successfully undergone the training and passed the quiz. This certificate marks completion of the said courses and learning activities and completion of the review quiz to earn continuing educational credits for specific qualification mentioned. This advance certificate program is not approved by any educational institution, training institute or regulatory body.
138 Ratings
HM
Jun 14th, 2024
I highly recommend this series. Ilene Slatko is excellent! She provides empowering, actionable information in a clear, accessible way.
HM
Feb 22nd, 2024
I highly recommend this series. Ilene Slatko is excellent! She provides empowering, actionable information in a clear, accessible way.
The "Financial Goal-Setting and Decision-Making Certification for Women (DCW)" covers a comprehensive range of topics designed to empower women in financial management. It begins with an introduction to economic realities specific to women, addressing credit use and abuse within the context of insurance basics, and explores financial decision-making through the lens of the money pyramid. Participants will not only learn about real estate and fixed-income investments, delve into stock market investing and retirement planning strategies, but also develop practical skills in creating and executing personalized financial strategies. The certification also includes an introduction to estate planning, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of financial planning and management tailored to women's needs.
The "Financial Goal-Setting and Decision-Making Certification for Women (DCW)" offers significant benefits by equipping you with essential knowledge and skills across various financial topics tailored to women's economic realities. Through modules covering insurance, investments, estate planning, and financial strategies, you'll understand how to manage finances effectively, navigate economic decisions, and plan for the future. This certification enhances your financial literacy and empowers you to make informed decisions, protect your financial interests, and achieve long-term goals with confidence and clarity.
