COURSE OBJECTIVES

Build a proactive mindset for sustained wellbeing before and after retirement. Understand how to leverage existing career skills, networks, and experiences to create future income opportunities. Manage emotional transitions, fears, and uncertainties associated with retirement. Acquire entrepreneurial skills to initiate sustainable ventures and structured savings plans. Develop personal finance management competencies for long-term financial security. Encourage duo-career thinking and income diversification strategies prior to retirement.
Prepare family members to support financial decisions, lifestyle adjustments, and emotional wellbeing during retirement.

KEY TOPICS

• Reflecting on Retirement – Understand the meaning, phases, and opportunities of retirement.
• Retirement Planning & Investment – Learn strategies to secure income, savings, and financial stability.
• Developing Entrepreneurial Skills – Build an entrepreneurial mindset and explore business opportunities.
• Entrepreneurship & Business Planning – Identify viable ventures and create simple business plans.
• Financial Literacy for Retirees – Manage budgets, savings, insurance, investments, and estate planning.
• Wellbeing in Retirement – Maintain physical, emotional, and social health.
• Family Preparedness – Align family expectations and strengthen household support.
• Retirement Experience Sharing – Learn practical lessons from successful retirees

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Take personal responsibility for planning and preparing for retirement.
• Develop a holistic retirement plan covering financial, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual aspects.
• Make informed decisions on wealth creation, protection, and distribution.
• Design sustainable income strategies and explore post-retirement business opportunities.
• Build support systems to replace workplace networks and engage family in retirement planning
• Define a meaningful life direction aligned with their values, interests, and circumstances.
• Apply coping strategies to manage health, financial, and social changes in later life.
• Transition into retirement with confidence, purpose, and a fulfilling lifestyle

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

This training is designed exclusively for University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) staff who are approaching retirement, typically within 1–3 years, to equip them with knowledge, skills, and strategies for a purposeful and fulfilling post-employment life. for more information please contact Mr Zawadi George 0712293055

Offered By : Directorate of Public Services - Directorate of Public Services

OTHER DETAILS

Course Timeline 2 days
Starting at: 15/06/2026 , ends at: 16/06/2026
Cost: 0

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