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Overview
Course Highlights
Introduction to Financial Markets and Trading from London Academy of Trading is a trading course targeting beginners. Learners will receive an introduction to the world of trading, and have the option to study online via live interactive sessions, or in person on our trading floor in central London.
We start with a beginners guide to financial markets and work from the bottom up. The programme then moves on to look at a day in the life of a trader, before giving you a good overview of fundamental and technical analysis and evaluation of macro-economic data releases. We look into the topic of trading psychology and examine the effects this can have on trading performance.
With a focus on currencies, commodities and major indices during the programme, you will be encouraged to trade real-time markets on a demo trading platform. You will be fully supported by our team throughout the day, helping you through the trading experience. Our expert lecturers will be the ones to guide you through this learning experience; the LAT faculty have vast experience in the trading sector and will pass their knowledge and skills on to you, preparing you physically and mentally for a future involving the financial markets.
Course Objectives
- Appreciate how economic news and political events affect financial markets
- Understanding of the practicalities of trading in real-time financial markets
- Use fundamental and technical analysis to execute trades
- Manage trading risk and build trading strategies for real-time markets
- Understand price charts and how they can be used to anticipate future market moves
- Use real-time trading software to execute trades
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- What are financial markets, who trades them and why
- Market jargon and the roles of retail banks, investment banks, central banks and brokers
- Financial Market Economics
- How to analyse financial markets from a fundamental perspective
- Technical analysis – how to analyse charts and price action
- Trading Psychology and Risk Management
- Mentored Trading
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 7 days
- Part-time
- 7 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
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Delivered
On Campus, Blended, Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements for all LAT programmes:
- A completed and signed application form
- A copy of your passport / proof of ID / Birth Certificate
- A scanned copy of a recent passport-sized colour photograph
- Proof of education qualifications
- Proof of English proficiency, if required
- Note: All documents are to be provided in English.
International Students
- Scanned copies of your diplomas and certified translation
- Scanned copies of your certified transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency IELTS 5.5 or equivalents
Candidates who studied an undergraduate degree in the medium of English in a majority English – speaking country can provide a letter from their university confirming this as evidence of their English proficiency.
All other students:
- A minimum level 3 qualification or an interview with our Academic Dean, Paddy Osborn Fully completed LAT application form
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents599 GBP / full≈ 599 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents599 GBP / full≈ 599 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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