Investing 101 classes and events

The ASC is in your community. Engaging with Albertans is an important part of what we do, so if you have an event that you think would be a good fit for the CheckFirst team, please contact us for more information. Check us out at the following events across the province.

Investing in cryptocurrencies: Understanding the fundamentals and the risks in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, December 12, 2022
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Online webinar
Free (Register here)

Investing in cryptocurrencies: Understanding the fundamentals and the risks in partnership with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online webinar
Free (Registration coming soon)

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the City of Calgary Community Economic Development Hub
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online webinar
Free (Register here)

Investing in cryptocurrencies: Understanding the fundamentals and risks in partnership with Momentum
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Location: Online webinar
Internal event for Momentum staff

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Westend Seniors Activity Centre
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
1:30-2:30
Location: Online webinar
Free (Registration coming soon)

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Spruce Grove Public Library
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
5:30-6:30
Location: Online webinar hybrid
Free (Register here)

Starting you investing journey in partnership with the Red Deer Public Library
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
TBD
Location: Online webinar
Registration coming soon.

Investing in cryptocurrencies in partnership with Westend Seniors Activity Centre
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: Online webinar
Registration coming soon.

Investing in cryptocurrencies in partnership with the Spruce Grove Public Library
Thursday, February 23, 2023
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Online webinar hybrid
Free (Register here)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with Westend Seniors Activity Centre
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: Online webinar
Free (Registration coming soon)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Spruce Grove Public Library
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Online webinar hybrid
Free (Register here)

DIY investing: Understanding the fundamentals to investing on your own in partnership with the Spruce Grove Public Library
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Online webinar hybrid
Free (Register here)

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.