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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

Investing in crypto in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)

Centre For Newcomers Seniors Expo
Saturday, August 23, 2025
9:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE, Calgary, AB T3J 0C9
Free for everyone

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams presentation for the Edmonton Chapter of the Alberta Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)

TIES Financial Literacy Fair
Thursday, August 28, 2025
10:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: In-person (Wingfield Golf Club (3434 48 Ave NE, Calgary ALBERTA T3J 0L1, Canada)
Free for everyone

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)

DIY investing: Understanding the fundamentals in partnership with the Strathcona County Library
Thursday, September 4, 2025
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)

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

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Monday, September 8, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofC students (Learn more)

DIY investing: Understanding the fundamentals in partnership with the Strathcona County Library, Fort Saskatchewan Library and Leduc Public Library
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Free for library visitors

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Monday, September 22, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofC students

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Bow Valley College Iniikokaan Centre
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Location: In-person (Iniikokaan Centre – 2nd Floor, South Campus
345 6 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 4V1)
Free for Indigenous Students of Bow Valley

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Unison Kerby Centre
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
10:00-12:00 p.m.
Location: In-person (1133 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B2)
Free for Kerby members

DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: In-person (Location TBD)
Free for UofC students

Starting your investing journey in partnership with the University of Alberta
Thursday, October 16, 2025
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofA students (Register here)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)

Investing in crypto: Understanding the basics in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Monday, October 27, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: In-person (Location TBD)
Free for UofC students

Investing in crypto: Understanding the basics in partnership with the University of Alberta
Thursday, October 30, 2025
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofA students (Register here)

DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)

Bow Valley College Financial Wellness Fair
Thursday, November 6, 2025
11:00-1:30 p.m.
Location: Bow Valley College 345 – 6 Avenue SE
Free for Bow Valley College students

DIY investing: Understanding the fundamentals in partnership with the University of Alberta
Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofA students (Register here)

Investing in crypto: Understanding the basics in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the University of Alberta
Thursday, November 27, 2025
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofA students (Register here)

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Monday, January 19, 2026
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: In-person (Location TBD)
Free for UofC students (Registration coming soon)

DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Monday, February 23, 2026
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofC students (Registration coming soon)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Monday, March 9, 2026
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: In-person
Free for UofC students (Registration coming soon)

Investing in crypto: Understanding the basics in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Monday, March 30, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofC students (Registration coming soon)

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:

Saturday, Oct 18, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Lord Shaughnessy High School
Individual fee: $139
Fee for two: $179

Thursday, Nov 20 & 27, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Lord Shaughnessy High School
Individual fee: $139
Fee for two: $179

Edmonton - Metro Continuing Education

Upcoming dates:

TBD