Business & Life-Skills Courses for Homeschool Teens
Prepare your teen to think clearly, make smart decisions, and understand how the real world works.
Our business courses in Investing, Life Strategy, Economics, and Statistics help homeschool teens build practical life-skills, confidence, and clarity — empowering them to navigate life with purpose.
The Skills Teens Need Today Aren’t Taught in School
The world is complex. Teens are expected to make big decisions without ever learning how money, strategy, or the real world actually works. Parents feel this gap and teens feel it too.
No Real-World Understanding
Traditional education rarely teaches economics, investing, decision-making, or how to analyze real situations.
Teens Feel Overwhelmed
The world feels noisy and uncertain. Teens need clarity and skills they can use in life – not just more information.
Parents Want Better Options
Homeschool families want substantive, visually engaging material — not dry lectures or cartoonish videos.
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LOCAJ Courses Teach Teens Practical Life-Skills
We help teens understand the world through clear explanations, real examples, and thoughtful guidance — building confidence, clarity, and real-world judgment.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free 1:1 consultation and we’ll help you choose the
best learning path based on your teen’s goals and interests.
We Were a Homeschool Family Too
We were a homeschool family too – with backgrounds in academia, but hearts in homeschooling. When we looked at our options for online business courses, we were disappointed – and so were our kids. We knew teens deserved better. So we built it – online classes for homeschool high schoolers they’ll actually want to take.
Our Courses for Teens
Helping Homeschool Teens Prepare for College, Career, and Life
Next Live Online classes + Monday Merge starts on Jan 20, 2026
Descriptive Statistics:
What Data Can and Can Not Tell You
8-16 weeks
See patterns others miss. Use real-world data to make smarter decisions. Statistics that actually matter for life.
Intro to Statistics:
Making Sense of Data
5 weeks
Nervous to take Stats? Start here. Build confidence with the basics of probability and data – without the overwhelm.
Investing with Impact:
Fund Your Dreams & Drive Change
8 weeks
Money meets meaning. Learn how investing works, why it matters, and how to align your values with financial growth.
Life Strategy:
The Art of Taking Action
8-16 weeks
Our most robust life skills course, designed to turn students into strategists to create momentum in every area of life.
Everyday Leadership:
Craft Your Brand, Manage Yourself, & Inspire Others
4 weeks
Discover your influence, sharpen your mindset, and show up as the person others follow – with or without a title.
Who Are You and What Do You Want:
Your Next Big Move
4 weeks
Lost in choices? Find clarity, uncover strengths, and step confidently steps toward your future.
Strategic Agreements:
How to Negotiate, Collaborate & Move Forward
4 weeks
High stakes? Unclear path? Master strategies to negotiate wisely, reduce conflict, and build strong partnerships.
Flexible Formats to Fit Your Needs
On Your Own – Graded
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Graded mini-projects
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Graded tests & final exam
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Additional ungraded questions and mini-projects to support deeper learning
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Instructor Feedback
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Help with content or platform-related questions
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Certificate of Completion for portfolio or transcript
LOCAJ LIVE + Monday Merge
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Weekly instructor-led live online sessions to dive deeper into content, talk sticking points, and answer questions
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Free access to Monday Merge – our cross-course meetup where we connect, compare ideas, and talk about how what we are all learning shows up in real life
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Graded mini-projects, tests, and final exam
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Additional ungraded questions and projects to support deeper learning
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Instructor Feedback
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Certificate of Completion for portfolio or transcript
On Your Own – Ungraded
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Optional multiple-choice questions with automatic answers
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Optional ungraded mini-projects to aid deeper learning
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Help with platform-related questions
* Want to see our teaching approach? Visit our LOCAJ YouTube channel to preview lessons and meet your instructors.
What Students Say About Us.
Savannah – LOCAJ Student
“I’ve been taking online courses for three years now. There’s nothing else out there like Lines On Clay classes. I feel ready for my life now.”
Ross – LOCAJ Student
“If all my classes had been like this, I would have actually learned something while in school. I’m glad my mom found Lines On Clay.”
Jim – College Student
“Professor Zingg is the best teacher I have ever had. If I worked on faculty, I would have professors sit in his classes or go to him for training as to how a lecture should go.”
Andrea – English Teacher
“The school system needs more classes like these! LOCAJ courses are engaging for the students, with content the students can actually relate to!”
How Learning With LOCAJ Works
Step 1
Choose a Course
Select the topic that fits your teen’s goals and interests.
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Step 2
Learn Through Clear, Engaging Lessons
Real-world examples, practical thinking, and supportive guidance.
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Step 3
Watch Your Teen Grow in Confidence & Clarity
See them think more deeply, make smarter decisions, and understand the world.
Download Our Free Guide: Homeschooling Teens With Confidence
A practical, parent-friendly guide to helping your teen build clarity, confidence, and real-world thinking through homeschooling.
Ready to Help Your Teen Understand the Real World With Clarity?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are students graded?
We offer both graded and ungraded versions of our courses. See individual courses for more information on what is included in a graded course.
Are your courses accredited?
Our courses are not accredited by any institution. However, they are created by experienced educators and professionals who know their subjects deeply and care about teaching them well. Each course is held to high academic standards—comparable to what you’d expect in a strong high school or college-level class. We offer a certificate of completion at the end of our graded courses.
What course formats do you offer?
All courses are available as On Your Own – Graded and On Your Own – Ungraded. Select courses are also offered as Live Online – Graded, which include weekly instructor-led sessions. We call these experiences academic journeys because they’re designed to build understanding over time.
How challenging are the courses?
The questions and assignments tend to not be too difficult, but the course content itself is reasonably high-level. We don’t underestimate our students’ abilities to dig-in and learn concepts that will stretch their minds and yield high-results. These aren’t courses for wimps – they are for the curious and the passionate. 🙂
Visit our full FAQ page for detailed answers about access, refunds, timelines, and more.
Still Have Questions? We’re Here to Help.
Book a free 1:1 consultation to
discuss your teen’s learning goals and find the best path forward.