Investment Education That Actually Makes Sense
Most people jump into investing without understanding what the numbers mean. We teach you how to read market indicators the way experienced investors do—so you can make decisions based on data instead of guessing.
Our approach is straightforward. You'll learn what indicators matter, when they're useful, and how to spot when the market's telling you something important. No jargon overload or unrealistic promises about overnight success.
Weeks of structured curriculum covering fundamental and technical analysis
Hours of instruction and hands-on practice with real market data
Core indicators taught in depth with practical application exercises
Student-to-instructor ratio for personalized guidance and feedback
Start With What You Can Actually Use
We don't throw every indicator at you on day one. The first six weeks focus on price action and volume—the stuff that matters most. You'll learn how to read candlestick patterns, identify support and resistance levels, and understand what volume tells you about market momentum.
By week seven, you're working with moving averages and trend analysis. Everything builds on what you already learned. No sudden jumps into complicated theory that leaves half the class confused.
The curriculum was designed by people who've been trading for decades, not just teaching. They know what trips up beginners and they've structured the material to avoid those pitfalls.
Practice With Real Market Scenarios
Theory only gets you so far. Every week includes live market analysis sessions where you apply what you've learned to current conditions. Sometimes the market cooperates with the lesson plan. Sometimes it doesn't—and that's when you learn the most.
You'll work through case studies from the 2020 crash, the 2021 rally, and the volatility of 2023-2024. Seeing how indicators behaved during actual market events helps you recognize similar patterns when they show up in real time.
We also cover what doesn't work. Plenty of popular indicators sound impressive but don't add much value in practice. Better to know that upfront than waste years chasing false signals.
Learn From People Who've Done This
Our instructors aren't just educators. They've managed portfolios, worked through bear markets, and made plenty of mistakes they'll tell you about. That experience matters when you're trying to understand why markets behave the way they do.
Darren Whitlock
Technical Analysis LeadSpent 16 years analyzing equity markets for institutional clients before transitioning to education. Specializes in momentum indicators and pattern recognition. He's blunt about what works and what's just noise.
Greta Svendsen
Fundamental Analysis SpecialistBackground in corporate finance and equity research. Teaches how to combine indicator analysis with financial statement data. Known for making complicated concepts understandable without dumbing them down.
Program Details and Next Steps
Schedule Options
Fall 2025 cohort begins September 8th. Evening classes run Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-9:00 PM ET. Weekend intensive option available with Saturday sessions 9:00 AM-4:00 PM starting September 13th.
What's Included
- Live instruction and Q&A sessions
- Access to charting software and data feeds
- Weekly assignments with feedback
- Recording access for makeup sessions
- Resource library and ongoing support
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of stocks and markets helpful but not required. You should be comfortable with spreadsheets and basic math. Most importantly, realistic expectations about learning curves.
Location
Classes held at our Peterborough facility with hybrid option available. Address: 17 McNab Ave, Peterborough, ON K9L 1V2. Parking and transit information provided upon registration.