Interested in trading or investing but don’t know where to start? If you don’t know what information or methods are useful and you don’t know who to trust then this course is designed to be a starting point. It has broad scope and will touch on fundamentals, technical analysis, stocks, commodities, CFDs, futures, options, brokers and financial planners. You will learn about some of the traps for the inexperienced and how to avoid them. A range of educational resources will be discussed and your questions will form an important part of what is covered. No prior experience required.

Cycles are everywhere in our lives and can be used as very effective predictive tools (sunrise, tides, seasons etc.). Cycles exist in financial markets. This course looks at the parameters that define cycles and their behaviour and moves on to study the work of 'master' cycle analysts. We will then investigate how to utilise cycle theory to time market entries and exits. No prior experience required. **Please note your email address will be shared with the Tutor**

This course is a beginner’s guide to cryptocurrencies; what are they, what is their history, how do they work, what are their advantages, disadvantages and risks? How can I profit from cryptos? What are the benefits and pitfalls and how can I employ risk management when mining, trading or investing? Links to further quality information will be provided and there are no prerequisite requirements.

Designed for beginners, this practical workshop guides participants through the complete process of obtaining and using a financial market broker platform for stocks, commodities, currencies etc. Attendees learn how to choose an appropriate broker, open an account, fund it, navigate the platform, and execute basic trades in a safe, structured way in a demonstration account. The session combines clear explanations, live demonstrations, and guided exercises so participants can follow along on their own devices. Strong emphasis is placed on understanding fees and essential risk controls before trading. By the end, participants will have a clear step-by-step roadmap and the confidence to continue exploring broker platforms independently.

Dreaming of becoming a developer or want the most from your land? Our 4-hour beginners course unlocks the secrets of property development, land subdivision and turning your vision into profit. Learn from a professional developer and walk away with a clear roadmap to success.

This exciting new course covers: What an architect's role is in the building industry; provides expert guidance to a better design for aesthetic, function, and energy efficiency; discusses cost saving in a good design; touches the law- knowing how and who can build; the Development Application process - knowing how the authorities work, how to save time and money; understanding the construction phases to minimize the anxiety, how to meet the budget, and to save the overall cost; which contract to achieve a better outcome; the importance of contract administration by the architect during construction; all about maintenance, immediate and ongoing to protect the value of the property.

Learn how to renovate for profit. If you are thinking about buying to renovate and sell or renovating an existing property to rent out or even renovating your own home, this course will teach you the tips and tricks. Some of the topics covered will be where to buy, what to buy, how much to pay, how much to spend on the renovation, how do the numbers work, expected returns, what is a good profit and so much more.

There's an ETF for that - Understanding Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Exchange Traded Funds have recently experienced enormous growth in Australia with an estimated $64 billion invested in ASX listed ETFs as of February 2020. While remaining popular with retirees and SMSFs, millennials are now the largest investor demographic indicating that younger people are also diving into ETFs. This course will help everyone, from young investors starting out to more experienced investors and retirees to understand the differences between ETFs and how to build a diverse portfolio with ETFs. This course covers ETFs for different asset classes such as gold and precious metals, fixed income, real estate and Australian and International share markets. Also, different themes such as technology, robotics, cybersecurity, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) ETFs are explored.

Self-managed superannuation is the most tax effective and flexible retirement structure, offering significant flexibility and control for Retirees. Your tutor is an experienced Financial Planner who understands all facets of this topic. Especially suited for those nearing retirement wanting to learn how an income can be generated from this structure.

This course will cover the basics of superannuation. Some of the questions we consider are: What is Superannuation? Can I buy a house with my super? Can I invest ethically within my Super fund? How is my super invested? Opportunities for questions and discussions involving participants as well. Course is aimed at a younger age group and not for retirees.