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Investing 101 classes and events

CheckFirst.ca is a great resource to guide you on your investment journey, but if you are looking for some face-to-face support we are proud to offer classes and attend events around Alberta.

CheckFirst events

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the School of Business of the University of Alberta
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (For UofA School of Business students)

Personal finance and investing for the future guest speaker at MacEwan University Student Business Conference 2025
Friday, January 24, 2025
11:15-12:15
Location: In-person at JW Marriot Edmonton (10344 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0K9)
Register (Here)

DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with MacEwan University 
Monday, January 27, 2025
2:00-3:20 p.m.
Location: Online for Finance 303 students
Free

Starting your investment journey in partnership with Momentums Matched Savings Program
Monday, January 27, 2025
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Free for Momentum Matched savings students

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with Unison Alberta
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: Kerby Centre (1133 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B2)
Free ( Details coming soon)

Starting your investment journey in partnership with Momentum Youth Match Savings Program
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Free for Momentum Matched Savings Students

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, February 3, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)

DIY investing: Understanding the fundamentals in partnership with the School of Business of the University of Alberta
Thursday, February 6, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (For UofA School of Business students)

Investing in crypto: Knowing the basics in partnership with the School of Business of the University of Alberta
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (For UofA School of Business students)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)

Fraud prevention month: Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the School of Business of the University of Alberta
Thursday, March 6, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (For UofA School of Business students)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Kerby Senior Abuse Shelter
Monday, February 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 (Registration coming soon)

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 (Registration coming soon)

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

Investing 101 classes

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.

Calgary - Chinook Learning Services

Upcoming dates:

Tuesday, January 21 & 28, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Lord Shaughnessy High School
Individual fee: $139
Fee for two: $179

Saturday, March 8, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Lord Shaughnessy High School
Individual fee: $139
Fee for two: $179

Edmonton - Metro Continuing Education

Upcoming dates:

TBD