Investing 101 classes and events

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Strathcona County Library, Fort Saskatchewan Library and Leduc Public Library
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
7:00-8:15 P.M.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)

Investing in crypto: Understanding the basics in partnerships with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, May 4, 2026
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)

Investing in crypto in partnership with the Red Deer Public Library
Thursday, May 7, 2026
6:00-7:00 P.M.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)

Canadian Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (CASFAA) 2026 Conference
May 24- May 27, 2026
7:30-4:00 P.M. (optional activities till 9 P.M.)
Location: University of Calgary (Campus event space coming soon.)
Pricing and registration available (HERE)

Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization Live Well Showcase
Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5, 2026
10:00-4:00 P.M. on June 4 and 10:00-3:00 P.M. on June 5
Location: In-person at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (500, 11 Street South)
Free (Register here)

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, June 8, 2026
6:30-7:30 P.M.
Location: Online
Free (Registration coming soon)

Albera Elder Abuse Awareness Council WEAAD 20th Anniversary Event
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event in partnership with Calgary Elder Abuse Awareness Collective
Monday, June 15, 2026
10:00-12:00 P.M.
Location: Unison Kerby Centre (1133 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B2)
Free (Registration coming soon)

Starting your investment journey in partnership with YW Calgary Women’s Economic Prosperity
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
12:30-1:00 P.M.
Location: Online
Free for YW Calgary Financial Futures Cohort members (Register HERE)

ARTA 2026 Fraud Prevention Seminar
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Edmonton (Venue TBD)
Free for ARTA members

DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, July 6, 2026
6:30-8:00 P.M.
Location: Online
Free (Registration coming soon)

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the University of Calgary Money Smart program
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
2:00-3:30 P.M.
Location: Online
Free for University of Calgary students (Registration coming soon)

Starting your investing journey in partnership with Momentum Youth Fair Gains Program
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
6:00-7:00 P.M.
Location: In-person at Momentum offices (100-525 28 St SE Calgary, AB T2A 6W9
Free for Momentum Youth Fair Gains members

Starting your investing journey in partnership with Momentum Youth Fair Gains Program
Friday, July 24, 2026
2:00-3:30 P.M.
Location: Virtual
Free for Momentum Youth Fair Gains members

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, August 10, 2026
6:30-7:30 P.M.
Location: Online
Free (Registration coming soon)

Investing in crypto: Understanding the basics in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, September 14, 2026
6:30-7:30 P.M
Location: Online
Free (Registration coming soon)

Medicine Hat Unison Seniors Expo 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
2:00-6:00 P.M.
Location: Unison at Veiner Centre (225 Woodman Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 3H2)
Free (Registration coming soon)

Alberta Securities Commission – 55+ Avoiding Investment Scams
Thursday, October 8, 2026
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Location: Peace Lutheran Church (14640 6 St SW)
Free for Shawnee-Evergreen Community members

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Strathcona County, Leduc and Fort Saskatchewan Public Libraries
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
7:00-8:00 P.M.
Location: Virtual
Free for general public (Registration coming soon)

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.