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Financial Trading Scholarship
We are thrilled to be able to offer a 30% scholarship towards any of our courses to the following individuals.
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Free $20,000 Live Trading Account Challenge
Every LAT student will be offered a free $20k Challenge at the completion of their chosen LAT trading course
- We’ll send your $20k Challenge invitation (sponsored by the5ers) when you complete your LAT course.
- You’ll complete the Challenge on a demo account with clear profit targets and risk limits.
- If you pass the Challenge, you’ll be given a $20,000 live account, keeping up to 100% of your profits.
This one-week trading course is great for those who have an interest in trading and want to take the first step in the financial markets.
Introduction to Financial Markets and 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.
All of our mentors are experienced traders and their knowledge will be vital in helping you to develop and enhance your understanding of the trading industry.
Introduction to Financial Markets
Financial Market Economics
Fundamental and Technical Analysis
Trading Psychology and Risk Management
Mentored Trading
Benefits of Studying at LAT
The London Academy of Trading (LAT) is an award-winning, triple-accredited educator providing vocational programmes in financial markets trading. We pride ourselves on being the most trusted trading skills educators, helping our students improve their career prospects or supplement their income through trading.
Flexibility
Fit your studies around your daily commitments with online, face-to-face or blended learning classes
Support
Our experienced mentors are available 10 hours a day, from Monday – Friday to provide you with expert advice
Accreditations
We offer BAC and CPD-accredited courses which will effectively develop your understanding of financial market trading
Central London Location
Our programmes include practical trading sessions on our live trading floor in central London
Expert Faculty
Benefit from our expert faculty, comprised of experienced traders and analysts from major financial companies including HSBC and Bloomberg
FAQs
The Introduction to Financial Markets and Trading Course at the London Academy of Trading provides an overview of how financial markets work and introduces the key concepts needed to understand trading.
Designed as an entry-level trading education programme, the course explores the fundamentals of financial markets, including how traders analyse opportunities, the role of technical and fundamental analysis, macro-economic data releases and the importance of trading psychology.
Yes. The Introduction to Financial Markets and Trading Course is designed for complete beginners who want to develop an understanding of financial markets and trading.
The course starts with the basics, introducing key trading concepts before exploring areas such as market analysis, trading strategies, risk management and trading psychology. No previous trading experience is required.
During the course, you’ll be introduced to different financial markets and asset classes, helping you understand how traders analyse and approach global markets.
You’ll learn about the factors that influence market movements and gain an overview of areas such as forex, stocks and other financial instruments.
The course provides an introduction to technical analysis and explains how traders use charts, price movements and market data to identify potential trading opportunities.
You’ll learn the role technical analysis plays alongside fundamental analysis when evaluating financial markets and developing a structured approach to trading.
Trading psychology is an important part of successful trading, as emotions and decision-making can influence trading performance.
The course explores how traders develop discipline, manage emotions and understand the psychological factors that can impact trading decisions.
Yes. The course introduces the importance of risk management techniques and explains how traders use them to manage potential losses and make more informed decisions.
Understanding risk management is a key foundation for anyone looking to develop their financial trading knowledge.
The Introduction to Financial Markets and Trading Course is a 1-week programme designed to provide a focused introduction to financial markets and trading.
During the course, students gain an understanding of key trading concepts, market analysis techniques and the skills needed to continue developing their trading knowledge.
The course provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills used by financial traders, helping students understand how financial markets operate and what is involved in trading.
It can be a useful starting point for individuals looking to explore financial trading further and decide on their next steps in their trading education journey.
