
This introductory course gets you started in the world of banking by covering key topics like Banks and Credit Unions, Checking and Savings accounts, checks, debit cards, ATM and more.
This course aligns with the ‘Spending & Saving’ module of the Jump$tart National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the different avenues for saving money like banks, credit unions and online banks
- Understand the different types of bank accounts and the importance of FDIC
- Explain the different payment methods like check, ATM, and Debit Card

Course Content
What is a Bank?
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What is a Credit Union?
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What is a Bank Account?
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What is a Checking Account?
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What is a Check?
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What is a Savings Account?
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What is Cashiers Check or Bankers Check?
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What is ATM or Automated Teller Machine?
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What is an Online Bank or Internet Based Bank?
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What is FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) and FDIC Insured?
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Quiz: Basics of Banking
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