Set the stage for your trading journey. Understand what trading is, why it attracts so many people, and what separates those who succeed from those who fail.

You’ll learn to:
• Understand why trading attracts so many participants.
• Learn what separates successful traders from those who fail.
• Gain a clear picture of the journey ahead.

You’ll finish this module with a clear understanding of what trading involves and why a solid foundation is essential for long-term success.

Risk is at the core of all trading decisions. This module dives deep into the nature of risk, why it matters, and how to control it.

You’ll learn to:
• Discover why risk management is the cornerstone of successful trading.
• Identify different types of risk and how to assess them.
• Understand why protecting your capital matters more than chasing profits.

By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of risk and how to manage it effectively.

Set realistic goals and avoid the hype that leads many traders astray. Learn what professional traders actually earn and why chasing outsized returns rarely ends well.

You’ll learn to:
• Recognise what realistic returns look like.
• Understand the dangers of unrealistic expectations.
• Set achievable goals based on real-world data.

You’ll finish with a clearer picture of what’s possible and what probably isn’t.

Every trader needs to speak the language of the markets.

You’ll learn to:
• Understand key trading terms and definitions.
• Build fluency in market language.
• Establish a foundation for deeper concepts later on.

By the end, you’ll confidently navigate market discussions and trading platforms.

Get a clear picture of what “the market” means and how it operates.

You’ll learn to:
• Understand different market types - stocks, forex, commodities, crypto.
• Learn how brokers and platforms connect you to these markets.
• Compare the pros and cons of each market type.

You’ll leave this module knowing where and how trading takes place.

Not all markets are equal. This module helps you find the one that fits your goals, time, and tolerance for risk.

You’ll learn to:
• Compare asset classes and their characteristics.
• Match your personality and goals to the right market.
• Understand the costs and barriers to entry.

You’ll finish knowing which markets best align with your objectives.

Explore the main ways traders make sense of markets: technical, fundamental, and sentiment analysis - plus modern quantitative tools.

You’ll learn to:
• Understand how each analysis type works.
• Recognise strengths and weaknesses of each method.
• Choose an approach suited to your trading style.

By the end, you’ll know how to identify opportunities using multiple lenses.

Diversification helps manage risk and smooth returns.

You’ll learn to:
• See the benefits and limits of diversification.
• Understand how over-diversifying can hurt performance.
• Learn how professionals balance risk across trades.

You’ll leave with a practical grasp of risk spreading and portfolio balance.

This module focuses on the practical mechanics of trading.

You’ll learn to:
• Use market, limit, and stop orders correctly.
• Manage slippage and execution risk.
• Enter and exit trades with precision.

By the end, you’ll be confident executing trades effectively.

Learn how professionals protect capital and stay in the game.

You’ll learn to:
• Calculate position sizes based on account size and risk tolerance.
• Apply stop-loss and risk-reward logic consistently.
• Use advanced risk management tools to limit drawdowns.

You’ll finish with the frameworks used by disciplined, long-term traders.

Tracking your trades turns experience into insight.

You’ll learn to:
• Keep accurate trading records.
• Analyse your data to spot strengths and weaknesses.
• Be aware that there are tax and compliance implications.

By the end, you’ll have a repeatable system for self-review and improvement.

Bring everything together into a structured trading plan.

You’ll learn to:
• Build a plan suited to your goals and style.
• Develop disciplined strategies that can evolve over time.
• Stay focused and consistent through changing markets.

You’ll finish ready to trade with confidence, discipline, and a clear plan for success.