People say you cannot prepare yourself for the real world, but we disagree. Consumer skills shape our everyday lives, from signing a lease to understanding paystubs or phone bills, and we can prepare our students for these moments. If you’re excited to give students the tools they need for life with clarity and confidence, explore Consumer Skills at NGPF. 

Take the NGPF Consumer Skills Certification Course

Join a structured, three-week course that dives into housing, transportation, smart shopping, and more—all led our NGPF superstar, Christian!
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Short on time? Try On-Demand PD!

Explore consumer topics at your own pace with these two targeted modules:

• Secondhand Savvy
  Explore why Gen Z is embracing secondhand shopping, how resale platforms work, and tips to help students become smart, sustainable consumers.
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• The Rise of Influencer Marketing
  Learn how influencer marketing shapes consumer behavior, examine its growing impact and regulation, and experience it firsthand through an NGPF Arcade staple: Influenc’d.
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Why It Matters

Teaching your students how to make smart choices in the real world is one of the most meaningful things you do—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Whether you’re figuring out how to teach leasing and budgeting for the first time or just looking for a few new ideas, you’ve got options.

Sign up for the full Certification Course, dip into an On-Demand module while you relax this summer, or do both! However you choose to grow, we’re here to support you and cheer you on. 

About the Author

Albert Perez

As NGPF's Professional Development Program Manager, Albert leads Professional Development, works with school districts, and supports the implementation of NGPF's personal finance curriculum.