Investing 101 classes and events

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Kerby Senior Abuse Shelter
Monday, March 24, 2025
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: Kerby Centre (1133 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B2)
Free for Kerby Centre senior members

Investing in crypto in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofC students (Register here)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with ARTA (Alberta Retired Teachers Association) 
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Location: In-person Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Calgary Airport (6620 36th Street NE, Calgary)
Free for ARTA members

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Career Assistance Network
Friday, April 25, 2025
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Rotary Club of Calgary Fish Creek
Monday, April 28, 2025
6:50-7:30 p.m.
Location: Willow Park Golf and Country Club (639 Willow Park Drive SE)
Free for Rotary Club Members

DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)

Dalhousie 50+ Living Well Expo in partnership with the Dalhousie Community Association
Saturday, June 7, 2025
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Free

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Kerby Senior Abuse Shelter
Friday, September 5, 2025
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: Kerby Centre (1133 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B2)
Free for Kerby Centre senior members

DIY investing: Understanding the fundamentals in partnership with the Strathcona County Library
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Free for library visitors

Whether you’re just starting out with investing or looking to hone your skills, it’s never too late to learn. The ASC offers an in-class Investing 101 course with Chinook Learning Services in Calgary and Metro Continuing Education in Edmonton.

Investing 101 is a plain-language course designed to enhance your financial literacy including developing a foundational overview of the stock market, investing, compound interest, and risk and return. You’ll also learn the basics on how to make well-informed investing decisions and how to spot and avoid investment fraud. The class is offered multiple times a year so check back if these dates don’t fit your schedule.