Investing 101 classes and events

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

Third ACTion Film Festival
June 6-8
12:00-9:00 p.m. every day
Location: TBD
Learn more and buy tickets at (The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland 750 9 Avenue Southeast
Calgary, Alberta)

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

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Recognizing and avoiding fraud in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, June 16, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration link coming soon)

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Strathcona County Library, Fort Saskatchewan Library and Leduc Public Library
Wednesday, June 24, 2025
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location online
Free (Register here)

Alberta Blue Cross Wellness Block Party
Thursday, June 26, 2025
10:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: Alberta Blue Cross Head Office (1009 108 Street NW, Edmonton AB)
Free

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration link coming soon)

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

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 (Registration coming soon)

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, Fort Saskatchewan Library and Leduc Public Library
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Free for library visitors

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.