Understanding Investment Analysis Through Real Market Behavior
Most people jump into investing without knowing how to read what's actually happening in the market. We teach you how to look at investments the way experienced analysts do—with context, skepticism, and practical frameworks.
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What Actually Matters When Analyzing Investments
Skip the jargon. These are the core elements that separate informed investment decisions from guesswork. Each one builds on real scenarios you'll encounter.
Financial Statement Basics
Learn to spot the numbers that matter. Balance sheets and cash flow statements tell different stories—we show you which one to trust in different situations.
Valuation Techniques
Price tags don't mean much without context. We break down how to compare what you're paying against what you're actually getting, using models that work in Canadian markets.
Risk Assessment Methods
Every investment carries risk. The question is whether you can see it coming. We teach you how to identify red flags before they become problems in your portfolio.
Our Program Structure for Fall 2025
This isn't a quick certification course. It's a structured path through investment analysis concepts that builds your skills systematically over several months. Starting October 2025 in Vancouver.
Foundation Phase
October through November. You'll work through financial statement analysis using real company data. No theory-only lectures—just working sessions where you learn to read what businesses are actually reporting.
Valuation Workshop
December through January. Here's where you compare different valuation approaches side by side. Discounted cash flow, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions—you'll see when each method makes sense.
Market Context Module
February. Understanding how broader market conditions affect individual investments. Interest rates, sector trends, economic cycles—the stuff that changes how you interpret those numbers from phase one.
Applied Analysis Project
March. You'll complete a full investment analysis on a Canadian public company of your choice. This is where everything comes together into a coherent assessment you'd actually use.
Learning From Someone Who's Done The Analysis Work
I'm Philippa Deschamps, and I spent twelve years working in equity research before switching to education. The program I've built here reflects what I wish someone had taught me back in 2013—practical frameworks instead of textbook theory.
You won't find motivational speeches or success guarantees here. What you will find is straightforward instruction on how to analyze investments the way professionals do it. We work through actual company financials, discuss where the numbers might mislead you, and practice making judgments with incomplete information.
Classes are small—usually eight to twelve people—because this kind of learning works better when you can ask specific questions about the examples we're reviewing. Most participants are career changers or self-directed investors who want to understand what they're looking at.
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