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About the Course

Are you a new professional looking to secure your financial future and fulfill your dream of owning a home? Our comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complex world of finance and real estate. From budgeting and saving to understanding mortgage options and negotiating deals, we've got you covered. Join us and take the first step towards a financially stable and fulfilling future.

Meet the Instructor

Avelia Stewart is a People and Culture executive, strategist, and social impact advocate with over 15 years’ experience in human resources, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and organizational transformation across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Shaped by global experience in the United States and Canada, she holds degrees from Howard University, MBA-level coursework from Vanderbilt University, and an Applied Human Resource Management (AHRM) certificate from the University of Manitoba, alongside executive credentials in DEI, Sustainability Leadership, and Reconciliation Education. A dual-certified HR professional (CPHR, SHRM-SCP), Avelia has led inclusive culture strategies, built capacity-building frameworks, and mentored emerging leaders. Guided by her mission to break down systemic barriers and create equitable pathways, she founded Student Catalyst Gateway to equip students with coaching, equity-focused resources, and practical tools to be both career-ready and future-focused.

The syllabus

9 Chapters · 67 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome + Orientation

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      Welcome to Module 6

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      Survey - Before You Start

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      Resources for Module 6

  2. 2

    1 - The Foundation of Financial Fitness

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      Welcome to Chapter 1

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      Lesson 1 - Budgeting

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      Activities for Lesson 1

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      Lesson 2 - Debt Management

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      Activities for Lesson 2

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      Lesson 3 - Emergency Funds and Savings

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      Activities for Lesson 3

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      Resources for Chapter 1

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      Let's Review this Chapter

  3. 3

    2 - The Power of Credit

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      Welcome to Chapter 2

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      Lesson 1 - Credit Score 101

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      Activities for Lesson 1

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      Lesson 2 - Building a Strong Credit History

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      Activities for Lesson 2

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      Lesson 3 - Understanding Your Credit Report

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      Activities for Lesson 3

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      Resources for Chapter 2

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      Let's Review this Chapter

  4. 4

    3 - Strategic Saving & Investing for Your Future

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      Lesson 1 - Types of Savings Accounts

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      Activities for Lesson 1

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      Lesson 2 - Introduction to Investing

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      Activities for Lesson 2

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      Lesson 3 - Homebuying Savings Tools

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      Activities for Lesson 3

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      Resources for Chapter 3

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      Let's Review this Chapter

  5. 5

    4 - Special Considerations for International Students & Work Permit Holders

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      Lesson 1 - Buying a Home While on a Work Permit

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      Activities for Lesson 1

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      Lesson 2 - Buy vs. Rent: Pros and Cons for Temporary Residents

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      Activities for Lesson 2

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      Lesson 3 - Currency Exchange & Transfer Risks

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      Activities for Lesson 3

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      Resources for Chapter 4

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      Let's Review this Chapter

  6. 6

    5 - Taxes & Financial Obligations in Canada

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      Welcome to Chapter 5

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      Lesson 1 - Understanding Canadian Tax Brackets

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      Activities for Lesson 1

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      Lesson 2 - How to File Taxes

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      Activities for Lesson 2

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      Lesson 3 – Government & Provincial Benefits

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      Activities for Lesson 3

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      Resources for Chapter 5

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      Let's Review this Chapter

  7. 7

    6 – The Homebuying Process Unpacked

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      Welcome to Chapter 6

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      Lesson 1 - Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification

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      Activities for Lesson 1

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      Lesson 2 - The Homebuying Team

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      Activities for Lesson 2

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      Lesson 3 - Finding the Right Property

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      Activities for Lesson 3

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      Resources for Chapter 6

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      Let's Review this Chapter

  8. 8

    7 - Understanding Mortgages and Closing the Deal

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      Welcome to Chapter 7

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      Lesson 1 - Mortgage Types

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      Activities for Lesson 1

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      Lesson 2 - The Cost of Owning a Home

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      Activities for Lesson 2

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      Lesson 3 - Closing Day and Beyond

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      Activities for Lesson 3

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      Resources for Chapter 7

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      Let's Review this Chapter

  9. 9

    Wrap Up + Completion

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      Resources for Module 6

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      Survey - Before You Finish

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      Completion Certificate

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