The Investing Academy is a structured learning platform offered through GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca by the Ontario Securities Commission. This educational program provides organized coursework on investing fundamentals and financial concepts. The Academy is part of the broader suite of free financial literacy resources available to Canadian students and investors.
Resource details
- Cost: Free
- Format: Online learning platform
Why it’s worth exploring
Finance and accounting students benefit from structured, sequenced learning that complements their formal education with practical investing knowledge developed by securities regulators. The Academy format allows you to progress through material systematically rather than browsing disconnected articles, helping build comprehensive understanding of investment concepts. This credential-neutral education can supplement your degree work without conflicting with academic requirements.
Going in prepared
Access the Investing Academy through the main GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca portal and review the available course modules to identify which topics align with your learning goals. Set aside dedicated time to work through the material systematically rather than jumping between topics. Consider how the investing concepts you learn can connect to your accounting or finance coursework, particularly in areas like portfolio management, risk assessment, and financial statement analysis.
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Posted September 21, 2026