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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

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the University of Calgary Graduate Students Association
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Last Defense Lounge University of Calgary
Free for University students (Link coming soon)

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, September 25, 2023
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Online webinar
Free (Register here)

Starting your investment journey in partnership with Bow Valley College
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
12:00- 1:00 p.m.
Location: Online webinar Zoom
Free (Please contact checkfirst@asc.ca for program invite) for Bow Valley Students)

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the University of Alberta
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Online webinar Zoom
Free (for UofA students. Please contact checkfirst@asc.ca for program invite)

DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the University of Calgary Graduate Students Association
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Last Defense Lounge University of Calgary
Free for University students (Link coming soon)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with Bow Valley College
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
12:00- 1:00 p.m.
Location: Online webinar Zoom
Free (Please contact checkfirst@asc.ca for program invite) for Bow Valley Students)

Investing in crypto in partnership with the University of Calgary Graduate Students Association
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Last Defense Lounge University of Calgary
Free for University students (Link coming soon)

Calgary Seniors Housing Forum in partnership with Unison
Thursday, October 19, 2023
10:00-12:00 p.m.
Location: Kerby Centre Main Gym 1133 7 Ave SW
Free (More info coming soon)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, October 23, 2023
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Online webinar
Free (Registration coming soon)

DIY investing: Understanding the fundamentals to investing on your own in partnership with the University of Alberta
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Online Zoom webinar
Free (for UofA students. Please contact checkfirst@asc.ca for program invite)

Indigenous investing basics workshop in partnership with Warrior Moccasins
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Time: TBD
Location: Online webinar Zoom
Free for Warrior Moccasin students

Starting your investing journey in partnership with Carya
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: In-person at Village Commons (610 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0M1)
Free for Carya members

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Red Deer Public Library
Thursday, November 2, 2023
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Online webinar
Free ( Link coming soon)

DIY Investing: Understanding the fundamentals and risks in partnership with Bow Valley College
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
12:00- 1:00 p.m.
Location: Online webinar Zoom
Free (Please contact checkfirst@asc.ca for program invite) for Bow Valley Students)

Investing in crypto: Understanding the fundamentals in partnership with the University of Alberta
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Online webinar Zoom
Free (for UofA students. Please contact checkfirst@asc.ca for program invite)

Financial Wellness Fair in partnership with Bow Valley College
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
11:00-1:00 p.m.
Location: In-person at Bow Valley College 345 – 6 Avenue SE
Free

Indigenous investing basics workshop in partnership with Warrior Moccasins
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Time: TBD
Location: Online webinar Zoom
Free for Warrior Moccasin students

Recognizing and avoiding investing scams in partnership with the Carya
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: In-person at Village Commons (610 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0M1)
Free for Carya members

Investing Ask Me Anything in partnership with the University of Calgary Graduate Students Association
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Last Defense Lounge University of Calgary
Free for University students (Link coming soon)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the University of Alberta
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Online webinar Zoom
Free (for UofA students. Please contact checkfirst@asc.ca for program invite)

Investing in cryptocurrencies in partnership with Bow Valley College
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Location: Online webinar Zoom
Free (Please contact checkfirst@asc.ca for program invite) for Bow Valley Students)

Indigenous investing basics workshop in partnership with Warrior Moccasins
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Time: TBD
Location: Online webinar Zoom
Free for Warrior Moccasin students

DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, November 27, 2023
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Online webinar
Free ( Registration coming soon)

DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with MacEwan University Finance Class SB51
Thursday, November 30, 2023
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Online webinar
Free (MacEwan Finance students in SB51)

DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with MacEwan University Finance Class SB01
Friday, December 1, 2023
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Location: Online webinar
Free (MacEwan Finance students in SB01)

Investing in Crypto in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, December 11, 2023
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Online webinar
Free (Registration coming soon)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Unison Elder Abuse Shelter
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Location: Unison Elder Abuse Shelter at the Kerby Centre (1133 7 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B2)
For shelter residents only

Investing workshop in partnership with the Momentum 
Monday, February 12, 2024
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: In-person at Momentum (525 28 St SE #100, Calgary, AB T2A 6W9)
Free for Momentum Fair Gains Members

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, Sep 26 & Oct 3, 2023
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Lord Shaughnessy High School
Individual fee: $139
Fee for two: $179

Saturday,  Nov 4, 2023
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