Introduction to Commodities
What you'll learn
In the Commodities Course, you will learn how global supply and demand, geopolitical tensions, and seasonal factors influence the prices of raw materials like oil, gold, silver, and agricultural products. The course will guide you through how to analyze commodity markets, understand price drivers, and use trading strategies such as futures and options. You’ll also gain insights into how commodities can be used for portfolio diversification, inflation hedging, and risk management, making them a vital component of capital markets trading.
Introduction to financial markets
What you'll learn
By the end of this section, students will:
Understand the structure and purpose of the major financial markets (forex, stocks, commodities, bonds, and derivatives).
Learn about the key participants — from retail traders to central banks and institutional investors.
Recognize how supply, demand, and economic events drive price movements.
Gain an introduction to market regulation and fairness.
Build the essential foundation for studying trading strategies and risk management.
Intro to Metatrader 4
What you'll learn
Students will learn how to set up and navigate the MetaTrader 4 platform, place and manage trades, and use charting tools and indicators effectively.
They will also gain insights into customizing MT4, managing risk, and using automated strategies through Expert Advisors.
By the end of the course, learners will be comfortable operating MT4 as their main trading platform, understanding both its strengths and its limitations compared to newer platforms.
Introduction to Metatrader 5
What you'll learn
In this course, students will gain a clear understanding of how to use MetaTrader 5 effectively for online trading.
They will explore how to set up accounts, navigate the platform, place and manage trades, and use its advanced charting and technical tools.
Additionally, students will learn how to incorporate Expert Advisors (EAs) for automated trading and how to customize MT5 for their own trading strategies.
Introduction to Technical Analysis
What you'll learn
The fundamentals of technical analysis and why it’s used across financial markets.
How to read and interpret candlestick charts and price movements.
Key chart patterns such as head and shoulders, triangles, and flags.
How to identify support and resistance levels for smarter trade entries/exits.
The role of trendlines, moving averages, and momentum in market analysis.
Practical strategies to apply technical analysis in real-world trading scenarios.
Introduction to Fundamental Analysis
What you'll learn
Students will gain a strong foundation in understanding how economic, financial, and political factors drive asset prices. They will learn how to interpret financial statements, evaluate macroeconomic indicators, and connect global events to market movements. The course will also teach how to identify undervalued or overvalued assets, analyze company performance, and apply these insights to build long-term trading or investment strategies.
Introduction to Technical Indicators
What you'll learn
Students will understand the role of technical indicators in analyzing market trends, momentum, and potential entry/exit points. They will learn how to apply popular indicators such as moving averages, RSI (Relative Strength Index), MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence), and Bollinger Bands. The course emphasizes not just using indicators in isolation, but combining them effectively to confirm signals and manage risk. By the end, students will be able to use technical indicators to support their trading strategies with greater confidence.
Introduction to Trading Psychology
What you'll learn
In the Trading Psychology course, students will learn how emotions such as fear, greed, and overconfidence impact trading decisions, and how to build discipline and mental resilience to manage them effectively. The course explores techniques to stay calm under pressure, develop patience, and follow a structured trading plan without being swayed by short-term market noise. By mastering mindset and emotional control, students will gain the psychological tools needed to make consistent, rational decisions and improve their long-term performance in the markets.
Introduction to Trading Strategies
What you'll learn
A student learning about trading strategies will gain insight into how traders approach the markets with discipline and structure. They will explore the differences between short-term and long-term strategies, such as scalping, day trading, swing trading, and position trading, and understand the advantages and risks of each. The course will teach how to combine technical indicators, chart patterns, and fundamental analysis to create strategies that fit different market conditions. Students will also learn about risk management, setting stop-loss and take-profit levels, and how to tailor a strategy to their personal goals, time commitment, and risk tolerance. By the end, they will understand how to build, test, and refine a strategy to trade consistently and with greater confidence.
Introduction to Trading Styles
What you'll learn
In this section, students will explore the different trading styles that define how market participants approach decision-making and manage timeframes. You will learn the distinctions between scalping, day trading, swing trading, and position trading, and understand how each style requires unique levels of time commitment, risk management, and strategy. The course will also highlight the psychological and lifestyle factors that influence which trading style may be most suitable for you, helping you match your personal goals, temperament, and availability with an effective trading approach. By the end, you will be able to identify which style aligns with your objectives and how to adapt your techniques as market conditions change.
Introduction to CFD’s
What you'll learn
In the CFD Trading course, students will learn how to approach financial markets using Contracts for Difference as a flexible tool for trading. They will gain a clear understanding of how CFDs work, including leverage, margin, and the mechanics of going long or short. The course introduces essential trading strategies and risk management techniques, helping students balance opportunities with potential risks. Learners will also explore how to analyze markets through both technical and fundamental methods, practice identifying entry and exit points, and understand the costs associated with CFD trading. By the end, students will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to start practicing CFD trading in demo environments and prepare for live market participation.
Introduction to Trading Stocks
What you'll learn
Key Takeaways from the Trading Stocks Course
Understand Stock Market Basics – Learn what stocks are, how stock exchanges function, and the role of brokers and regulators.
Different Trading Styles – Explore approaches such as day trading, swing trading, and position trading, and identify which fits your goals.
Reading Charts & Indicators – Gain the ability to analyze stock charts, recognize patterns, and apply technical indicators for informed decisions.
Fundamental Analysis – Discover how to evaluate company performance using earnings, balance sheets, and market news.
Risk & Money Management – Learn essential strategies for managing risk, setting stop-losses, and protecting your trading capital.
Market Psychology – Understand trader behavior, emotions, and how market sentiment influences stock prices.
Building a Trading Plan – Create a structured, disciplined approach to trading that supports long-term growth.
Hands-on Learning – Apply knowledge through practice examples, simulated trades, and real market scenarios.
Introduction to Livestock
What you'll learn
Livestock Futures – Live Cattle
Live Cattle futures are designed to allow feedlot operators to hedge against a decline in price before they are able to sell the cattle for processing, and for buyers, such as meat packers, to manage the risk of an increase in the price of the cattle they are planning to purchase for processing, or to protect their profit margin for beef they have committed to ship in the future.
Live Cattle futures trade in units of 40,000 pounds and in minimum price increments of $10.00. They are listed for trading in the even months of February, April, June, August, October and December. Live Cattle is a physically-delivered futures contract, meaning that live steers are ultimately delivered. There are specific standards in terms of the quantity and USDA grade of cattle that can be delivered. The details on the delivery requirements and procedures for Live Cattle futures can be found in the CME Rulebook on the CME Group website.
Lean Hogs
Lean Hogs refers to a hog that is ready for processing at about 275 pounds. Hogs are mainly produced in the Midwest, and it typically takes about six months for a pig to become market-ready. The carcass of a market hog weighs about 200 pounds and will typically yield about 155 pounds of lean meat, which is the core of the lean hog futures contract.
Lean Hog futures allow sellers and buyers, such hog producers and packers, to manage the risk of adverse price movements in their operations. Lean Hog futures trade in units of 40,000 pounds of hog carcasses and in minimum price increments of $10.00. They are listed in February, April, May, June, July, August, October and December. As with Feeder Cattle, Lean Hog futures are settled in cash at expiration, to at a price equal to the CME Lean Hog Index on the last day of trading.
Introduction to Crude Oil
What you'll learn
Crude oil is a naturally occurring, non-renewable resource that's a fundamental component of the global economy. It's a raw material, often referred to as "black gold," that's refined into various petroleum products, including gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel. Understanding crude oil involves grasping its formation, extraction, refining, global trading, and the factors influencing its price.
Introduction to Futures
What you'll learn
This course is designed for you. Dive into the basics of futures contracts, how contracts trade on a futures exchange, the different ways customers use these instruments and the benefits that futures provide.
What is cTrader
What you'll learn
A student learning about cTrader will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate and use the platform effectively for trading. They will learn how to place and manage trades, use advanced charting tools, customize layouts, and analyze market data. Additionally, they’ll explore automated trading with cAlgo, understand Level II pricing, and practice risk management using built-in tools. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to trade confidently and efficiently on cTrader.
What is xStation
What you'll learn
How to navigate the xStation platform and customize your trading workspace
How to place, manage, and close trades using different order types
How to analyze charts using technical indicators and drawing tools
How to use built-in tools like the trading calculator and risk management settings
How to access and apply real-time news, market sentiment, and heatmaps in your trading decisions
Corn Futures
What you'll learn
The fundamentals of corn futures and how they are traded on exchanges like CBOT
Key factors that influence corn prices, including supply, demand, weather, and global markets
How to read and interpret a corn futures contract (contract size, tick value, expiration dates)
Risk management strategies using corn futures, including hedging and stop-loss techniques
How to analyze market trends and apply technical and fundamental analysis in corn futures trading
Soybean Futures
What you'll learn
The structure and mechanics of soybean futures contracts, including tick size, margin, and expiration
Major market drivers affecting soybean prices, such as weather, global trade, and crop reports
How to use soybean futures for hedging, risk management, and portfolio diversification
Techniques for technical and fundamental analysis specific to agricultural markets
Practical strategies for trading soybean futures, from short-term setups to long-term positioning
Wheat Futures
What you'll learn
The basics of wheat futures contracts, including tick size, margin requirements, and contract expiration
Key market fundamentals affecting wheat prices: weather, harvest cycles, global supply, and trade flows
How producers and traders use wheat futures for hedging and price risk management
Techniques for analyzing wheat markets using both technical and fundamental tools
Practical trading strategies tailored to the unique characteristics of the wheat market
Coffee Futures
What you'll learn
The structure of coffee futures contracts (Arabica vs. Robusta), including lot size, tick value, and settlement
Key factors driving global coffee prices, such as weather, origin risk, and demand cycles
How commercial players (growers, roasters, importers) use coffee futures for hedging
How to apply technical and fundamental analysis to soft commodity markets
Effective trading strategies for volatile and seasonally-driven markets like coffee
Cocoa Futures
What you'll learn
The fundamentals of cocoa futures contracts, including contract size, tick value, and delivery months
Key price drivers such as crop yields, political risk in producing countries, and global demand
How to use cocoa futures for hedging, speculation, or long-term investment strategies
Methods for conducting technical and fundamental analysis specific to soft commodities
Strategies for navigating the unique volatility and seasonality of cocoa markets
Cotton Futures
What you'll learn
The structure and specifications of cotton futures contracts, including tick size, contract size, and expiry
Key drivers of cotton prices, including global supply and demand, weather, and trade policies
How producers, manufacturers, and traders use cotton futures to hedge price risk
Techniques for applying technical and fundamental analysis to cotton markets
Trading strategies tailored to the volatility and seasonality of soft commodities like cotton
Hang Seng Index
What you'll learn
The composition and structure of the Hang Seng Index and how it reflects the Hong Kong economy
Key economic, political, and sector-specific drivers of HSI price movements
How to analyze Hang Seng Index charts using technical indicators and price action
Trading strategies specific to the HSI, including momentum, breakout, and reversal setups
How to manage risk and position sizing when trading this highly volatile index
Consumer Price Index
What you'll learn
What the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is and how it measures inflation
Why CPI is closely watched by central banks like the Federal Reserve and ECB
How CPI data impacts markets such as forex (USD pairs), gold, indices, and bonds
Pre-release analysis techniques, consensus expectations, and market positioning
Trading strategies for before, during, and after CPI announcements, including volatility setups
Trade the Non-Farm Payrolls
What you'll learn
What the NFP report is, how it's calculated, and why it moves markets
How to interpret NFP data alongside unemployment rate and average hourly earnings
Pre-release strategies: how to prepare using forecasts, sentiment, and positioning
Live trading strategies for high-volatility conditions (breakouts, fades, traps)
Post-release analysis and how to adjust your trading plan based on the results
Understanding Pips
What you'll learn
What a pip is and how it differs across currency pairs (standard, JPY pairs, etc.)
How to calculate pip value based on trade size and currency pair
How pip value affects profit, loss, and risk management in forex trades
The difference between pip value, tick size, and point value in other markets
How to use a pip value calculator and apply it to position sizing




