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What is the London Academy of Trading (LAT)?
LAT is a multi-award-winning, triple-accredited provider of financial trading education, established in 2010, and dedicated to helping individuals achieve their trading and investment goals.
Is LAT accredited?
Yes. LAT is accredited by the BAC (the British Accreditation Council) which enables international students to study in person at LAT on a Standard UK Visitor Visa. Also, LAT’s flagship 12-week Advanced Diploma programme is accredited by ABE, and our shorter trading courses are certified by CPD (Continuing Professional Development).
Do I need prior experience to join a course at LAT?
Not at all. None of our courses require any prior experience.
How can I study at LAT? Is it online or face-to-face?
It is both, or either. We offer complete flexibility for you to choose exactly how you want to study. You can study 100% online or 100% face-to-face on our London trading floor, or you can combine the two, spending some days on the trading floor and the rest online.
What courses are available, and how do I choose the right one?
We try to keep your choices simple. We have just three financial trading courses: a 1-week Introduction to Financial Markets and Trading, a 4-week Intermediate Trading Skills course, and our most popular 12-week Advanced Diploma course. None of the courses require any prior knowledge or trading experience – you choose depending on how deep you want to delve into the world of trading. Our admissions team is happy to help you choose the course that best matches your goals and experience.
What are the entry requirements?
You need to be at least 16 years old and have a good understanding of English. No prior trading experience is required.
How do I apply?
You can apply directly through our website by selecting your course and completing the application form. Alternatively, you can contact our sales team by phone +44 (0)20 3435 4629, and they will guide you through the entire application process.
What markets will I be able to trade?
We cover a wide range of financial markets, including stocks, indices, forex, commodities and cryptocurrencies, so you can choose to trade whatever assets you’re interested in.
What will I learn at LAT?
We base our teaching on the four pillars of trading: fundamental analysis (i.e. news, macroeconomics, politics, geopolitics, etc.), technical analysis (i.e. charts, technical indicators and trends, etc.), trading psychology and risk management. We then combine this knowledge to create structured and robust trading strategies to enable you to navigate the markets with discipline and confidence.
Do you teach risk management strategies?
Yes. Risk management is one of the core pillars of trading knowledge, so we teach techniques like position sizing, stop-loss setting, and emotional control to enable you to trade responsibly.
Can I practise trading without risking real money?
Absolutely. We provide demo trading accounts to every student so you can practice your trading without risking real money. We give you a full introduction to the trading platforms to make sure you know how to navigate them (e.g. draw trendlines, add indicators and set up and execute trades).
How much do the courses cost?
Fees vary depending on the length of your course and how you want to study (online or face-to-face). Full details are available on our course pages.
Can I pay my fees in instalments?
Yes. You can spread your payments over 12 months interest-free or, for our 12-week advanced programme, you can take advantage of our other flexible payment options to spread the cost.
