Course overview
If you have an active interest in trading and are looking to use your extra time to boost your skills and knowledge, LAT can support you with this. Gain an introduction to the world of trading with our one-week programme, perfect for beginners without any prior knowledge who are hoping to enter the world of financial markets. LAT will help you progress through your studies, starting off with the fundamentals which will involve you gaining a better understanding of the daily activities of a trader, and you’ll be expected to technically analyse and evaluate macroeconomic data releases. Whether you plan to trade commodities, stock indices, individual equities, forex or other trade assets, the choice is yours – LAT will educate you on them all and give you an understanding of how they’re related as well as the vital skills needed for trading. Upon successful course completion, you’ll get an understanding of financial markets, and the knowledge needed to kick-start your career in this sector. LATs expert faculty comprises experienced traders who worked for major financial institutions including HSBC, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and Bloomberg, and are available 10 hours a day for trading support and guidance. Lecturing and mentoring duties are shared between the team to ensure that you can receive 1-2-1 support and enjoy a stimulating and interactive experience throughout the course. Take Your First Step into financial markets with LAT!
What you'll learn
- Understand the structure and function of financial markets
- Comprehend how traders and investors analyse and trade in real-time markets
- Appreciate fundamental and technical analysis of different financial assets
- Understand how to interpret charts, as well as financial and political news
- Understand how to manage risk and control emotions when trading
Recognition
Study method
- In-class
- Online
- Blended
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Duration study load
- 1 Week
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for all LAT programmes:
- A completed and signed application form
- A copy of your passport/proof of ID / Birth Certificate
- Entry requirements for all LAT programmes of two weeks or more:
- 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. Where documents are not in English, you will also need to provide a certified translation of any such documents.
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 for 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
Course features
- One-on-one consultation
- Online platform access
- Online chat and discussion with LAT traders
- Daily webinar
- The LAT faculty is comprised of experienced traders and analysts from major financial institutions including HSBC, Bank of America and Bloomberg. Our team of tutors and trade mentors are available 10 hours a day to provide 1-2-1 help and guidance on any aspect of our courses. We also host three webinars every day in which the experts analyse the markets, answer questions and stimulate discussions to enhance the learning process.
Testimonials
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Paddy RobersIntroduction to Financial Markets and Trading"Excellent introduction to financial trading with lots of in-depth analysis and explanations from a very knowledgeable and friendly team of tutors. For anyone interested in learning more about how to be a retail trader, this is a very good course, from managing risk to developing a solid trading strategy and identifying trading opportunities."
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Trevor HilliardIntroduction to Financial Markets and Trading"For any would-be Financial Market trader, this course is an absolute must. It gives clear and concise joined-up education in analysing charts and markets. Like nothing else out there, it is head & shoulders above all other educational establishments in this field."
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Frederik HIntroduction to Financial Markets and Trading"I would recommend LAT to anyone who is interested in trading, but also just in order to understand how the world of economics work."
Who's it for?
It is great for those who have an interest in trading and want to take the first step in the financial markets.
Flexible study options
With students in mind, we offer flexibility with all of our courses. We have developed our delivery methods to enable continued interaction for all students, to enable you to extract the maximum benefit from whichever course you choose.
- Choose to study online or on campus•
- You can pause and restart your course at any time
- You can upgrade from one course to another by just paying the difference in course fees, not the whole fees for both courses
Subjects
- What are financial markets, who trades them and why
- Market jargon and the roles of retail banks, investment banks, central banks and brokers
- Macroeconomic data – Interest rates, inflation, economic cycles, etc.
- Central Bank influence – Monetary policy
- Government influence – Fiscal policy
- How to analyse financial markets from a fundamental perspective
- Technical analysis – how to analyse charts and price action
- Support, resistance and price trends
- Pattern recognition
- Japanese candlestick analysis
- Moving averages and momentum indicators
- Understanding natural human biases and how to avoid emotional pitfalls when trading
- How to manage risk, per trade and within a portfolio
- Virtual practical trading sessions to apply learned knowledge
About London Academy of Trading
The London Academy of Trading (LAT) is an award-winning, dual-accredited provider of financial trading education and was the first academy in the UK to offer accredited and regulated qualifications in trading. We pride ourselves on providing practical and vocational trading training courses, developed to help individuals to invest or trade in financial markets, or for those looking to enhance their employment opportunities within financial markets.
We help our learners apply their knowledge in a real-world, real-time environment, understanding the fundamental and practical aspects of trading. Since our creation in 2010, we have focused on four specific pillars of knowledge to help students improve their skills and understanding: fundamental analysis, technical analysis, trading psychology and risk management.
