Build Your Financial Foundation Through Real Practice
Most people jump into investing without understanding the basics. They follow trends, panic during market drops, and wonder why their portfolio looks like a rollercoaster. Our program takes a different approach.
We focus on fundamentals first. You'll learn how markets actually work, why certain investments behave the way they do, and how to make decisions based on your own goals rather than someone else's hot tips. No shortcuts or promises of overnight wealth.
What makes this different? We work through real scenarios. Not hypothetical examples from textbooks, but actual market situations where you have to think through your options and make choices. You'll also learn from mistakes in a safe environment before risking real money.
How the Program Unfolds
We move through topics progressively, building on what you've already learned. Each phase includes hands-on work and feedback from instructors.
Understanding Money and Markets
We start with how financial markets evolved and why they exist. You'll learn about different asset types, risk profiles, and how economic factors influence prices. This phase is all about building a mental framework for everything that comes later.
Research and Analysis Skills
Now you'll learn to evaluate investments on your own. We cover financial statements, valuation methods, and how to spot red flags. You'll analyze real companies and present your findings to the group for discussion.
Building Your Strategy
Here's where it gets practical. You'll create a personalized investment approach based on your timeline, risk tolerance, and financial goals. We test your strategy against historical market conditions to see how it holds up.
Portfolio Management Practice
The final phase simulates real portfolio management. You'll make decisions in response to market changes, rebalance positions, and adjust strategy as conditions shift. This is where everything clicks together.
Who You'll Learn From
Our instructors have spent years working with individual investors. They understand the common pitfalls and know how to explain complex concepts in straightforward terms. More importantly, they remember what it was like to be beginners themselves.
Lennart Bjørnstad
Lennart spent twelve years helping clients navigate market volatility. He teaches the research phase and shows students how to dig beyond surface-level information when evaluating investments.
Siobhán Keogh
Siobhán specializes in behavioral finance and risk assessment. She works with students on understanding their own decision-making patterns and building strategies that match their actual comfort levels.
Dagmar Eriksen
Dagmar leads the foundational modules and creates the case studies we use throughout the program. Her background includes both institutional investing and financial education.