Free Learning Opportunities this February and March with Money Guiders
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Heather O'Rourke, Community Network Manager of Money Guiders Scotland, shares information about upcoming sessions on a range of topics including Gaming and Esports, Transactional Analysis, Pensions and Gender Inequality, National Student Money Week and Gambling Intervention.
February Events
Thursday 19th February, 10am - 12:30pm
The Price of Play: Gaming and Esports, with Ygam [CPD Accredited] (online)
Free CPD session for money guidance practitioners to learn how gaming and esports raise gambling risk - and practical interventions to reduce harm. Click here to book.
Thursday 26th February, 1pm - 2pm
Money Guiders Scotland Community Connect (online)
Community Connect is a welcoming, informative session where you can catch up on the latest developments in the Money Guiders programme and the wider money guidance space. It’s a chance to build connections with fellow practitioners and learn from each other’s knowledge and experience through supportive peer exchange. Click here to book.
March Events
[SAVE THE DATE] Tuesday 3rd March
National Student Money Week Event with Blackbullion (online)
Explore the unique financial challenges students face and learn how to help - a session in support of National Student Money Week 2026. Registration for this event will open soon.
Wednesday 4th March, 10am - 12pm
Building Empowerment and Resilience Through Transactional Analysis, with Money Advice Scotland (online)
Back by demand, this workshop takes participants on a journey of self-discovery through Transactional Analysis drivers to explore individual working styles and motivators. This session will review how these shape personal interactions and communication with others, team working, style of management and how best to organise work and time accordingly.
Tuesday 10th March, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Pensions and Gender Inequality, with MoneyHelper (online)
Join experts from the government-backed MoneyHelper to learn about the challenges women face with their retirement planning. This session is delivered in support of International Women's Day (8th March). Click here to book.
Wednesday 18th March, 09:00am - 2:00pm
Gambling Intervention: Reducing Financial Harm Through Early Help, with Ygam [CPD Accredited] (in-person)
Join us in Glasgow City Centre to learn, lunch and network at this in-person, CPD-accredited event, delivered in partnership with Ygam. This session is designed to help money guidance practitioners identify and support those at risk of, or experiencing, problem gambling. As part of this event, lunch will be served and time will be set aside for networking so attendees can take away new skills as well as new connections. Click here to book. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended to secure your place.
If anyone has any questions about any of these events or what Money Guiders offers, they are welcome to get in touch at money.guiders.scotland@maps.org.uk