You're Invited! Web-Based Training Series for New CreditSmart® Instructors Six-Part Series from May 5 through June 9, 2010 Please Join Us CreditSmart® is a multilingual financial education curriculum that teaches consumers life-long money management skills, and shows them how to avoid costly mistakes. At this critical time for the nation's homeowners, increasing consumers' financial literacy and educating them about foreclosure avoidance are more important than ever! Freddie Mac invites you to attend a web-based instructor training series on CreditSmart®. Please join us for this information-packed event that will prepare you with the knowledge and workshop facilitation skills to teach the Freddie Mac CreditSmart® curriculum and provide consumers with reliable information on credit, money management, and the steps to sustainable homeownership. Participation in at least four sessions and completion of assigned reinforcement activities are required to receive a certificate of completion and a copy of the CreditSmart® instructor guide and consumer workbook. What You'll Learn Understand the curriculum's 12 modules, including the newest module, "Preserving Homeownership: Protecting Your Home Investment," which contains a wealth of information on fraud and scams, home equity and maintenance, and alternatives to foreclosure. Hear best practices for workshop facilitation. Learn how you can leverage your strengths to maximize your effectiveness. Access workshop tools to support your teaching and reinforce your workshop participants' learning. Sessions Session 1: Series Introduction and CreditSmart® Overview Wednesday, May 5 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET Module Covered: 1 Register here. Session 2: Money Management Basics Wednesday, May 12 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET Modules Covered: 2, 3, 4 Register here. Session 3: Understanding Credit and Credit Scoring Wednesday, May 19 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET Modules Covered: 5, 6 Register here. Session 4: Maintaining and Restoring Your Credit Wednesday, May 26 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET Modules Covered: 5, 8, 9 Register here. Session 5: Preparing for Homeownership and Avoiding Foreclosure Wednesday, June 2 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET Modules Covered: 7, 11, 12 Register here. Session 6: Series Wrap-Up, Action Planning, & Resources/Support Wednesday, June 9 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET Module Covered: 10 Register here. Register Today! Don't miss this free opportunity to learn more about CreditSmart® and how you can bring it to your community. Space is limited, so register today! Registration for each session is required.