Investing 101 classes and events

Starting your investment journey in partnership with City of Calgary Community Hubs Program
Monday, August 12, 2024
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: Community room at the Village Square Leisure Centre (2623 56 St NE | Calgary, AB T1Y 5J1)
Free for Community Hubs program members

DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the City of Calgary Community Hubs Program
Thursday, August 15, 2024
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for Community Hubs Program members

DIY investing: Understanding the fundamentals of investing on your own in partnership with the City of Calgary Community Hubs Program
Thursday, August 22, 2024
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for Community Hubs Program members

DIY investing: Understanding the fundamentals of investing on your own in partnership with the City of Calgary Community Hubs Program
Thursday, August 29, 2024
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for Community Hubs Program members

Investing in crypto: Knowing the basics in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Wednesday, Sept 4, 2024
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams and fraud in partnership with the Centre for Newcomers
Thursday, November 28, 2024
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Free (For Centre for Newcomers members)

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.