Building Financial Confidence Through Practical Knowledge

We've spent years watching people struggle with investment decisions—not because they lack intelligence, but because traditional financial education tends to be either too theoretical or deliberately obscure. Our program takes a different approach. Starting September 2025, we're running structured cohorts that focus on understanding markets through real examples and developing judgment that actually helps with daily financial decisions.

Core Learning Framework

Market Fundamentals

Understanding how financial markets operate beyond headlines and simplified explanations.

Risk Assessment

Developing frameworks for evaluating investment opportunities within your specific circumstances.

Portfolio Strategy

Learning to construct and adjust portfolios based on changing goals and market conditions.

Tax Efficiency

Understanding Belgian tax implications for different investment vehicles and timing decisions.

Behavioral Finance

Recognizing common psychological patterns that affect investment decisions and developing countermeasures.

Information Sources

Evaluating financial information quality and building reliable research processes.

Program Structure Comparison

Three learning tracks designed for different experience levels. Each follows the same core curriculum but adjusts depth and pace. Most participants start with Foundation—even those with some investing experience find gaps worth addressing.

Component
Foundation Track
Intermediate Track
Advanced Track
Duration
16 weeks
12 weeks
10 weeks
Weekly Commitment
8-10 hours
10-12 hours
12-15 hours
Live Sessions
Weekly 2-hour
Bi-weekly 3-hour
Weekly 2.5-hour
Prerequisites
None required
Active portfolio
2+ years experience
Case Studies
Guided analysis
Independent work
Original research
Cohort Size
20-25 participants
15-18 participants
10-12 participants

"I'd been investing through a robo-advisor for three years but realized I had no idea what was actually happening with my money. The Foundation track helped me understand not just the what but the why behind investment decisions. I'm still using automated tools, but now I know when to intervene and when to leave things alone."

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Lander Vercammen

Foundation Track, Autumn 2024

"What I appreciated most was the focus on Belgian tax considerations. Other courses I'd tried were either US-focused or generic European. This covered specific TOB implications, dividend withholding nuances, and how to structure investments given our particular system. Worth it just for that clarity."

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Thijs Desmedt

Intermediate Track, Spring 2025

Learning environment and investment analysis

Practical Application Focus

Sessions combine concept explanation with immediate application. You'll work through actual investment scenarios, analyze real financial statements, and develop strategies based on current market conditions.

Next Cohort Begins September 2025

We run three cohorts annually—autumn, winter, and spring. Applications for September close in mid-August. The process includes a brief conversation to match you with the appropriate track and ensure the program aligns with what you're trying to accomplish. It's not about gatekeeping; we just want to set realistic expectations.