Trading 101 is the first in a series of courses aimed at teaching
the investor how to trade forex, futures, and stocks. The video
tutorials are a self-paced, self-study program allowing the student
to learn during hours that are most convenient for them. The web-based
classes offer all the material included in the videos, and also includes
a study-guide, self-test questions, and interactive mentorship with the
instructors. The course agenda is as follows:

 

 

Section 1: Introduction to Trading
Overview of financial markets
Trading terms and definitions
Forex basics
Quiz 1- Trading and Forex basics

Section 2: Fundamental Analysis
Overview of Fundamental Analysis
Factors Affecting Fundamentals
Key Economic Reports and How To Use These Reports
Economic News Release Calendar
Tips to Trading with Fundamentals
Quiz 2 - Fundamentals Concepts

Section 3: Technical Analysis
Intro to Technical Analysis
Charts
Trendlines & Determining Trends
Candlestick Analysis
Support & Resistance
Identifying Trendline Breaks
Chart Patterns - Continuation Patterns & Reversal Patterns
Technical Indicators - Lagging Indicators & Leading Indicators
Chart Set-up
Time Patterns
Schools of Thought
Tying the Technicals Together
Coordinating Timeframes
Quiz 3 - Trending, Ranging, and Countertrending
Quiz 4 - Candlesticks
Quiz 5 - Support & Resistance
Quiz 6 - Pivot Points
Quiz 7 - Candlesticks, Pivot Points, and Trendlines Combined
Quiz 8 - Retracements & Extensions
Quiz 9 - Chart Patterns
Quiz 10 - Technical Indicators

Section 4: Methodologies, Philosophy, & Money Management
Trade Signals
Quantifying Trend
Trading Psychology
Using Higher Timeframe Confirmation
Trading Plan Checklist
End of Day Trading, Swing Trading, & Day Trading
Risk Management
Developing Your Trading Plan
Quiz 11 - Trade Signals
Quiz 12 - Quantifying Trend
Quiz 13 - Trading Psychology
Quiz 14 - Trading The Appropriate Timeframe
Quiz 15 - Risk Management
Quiz 16 - Trading Plans

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