Course description
Eager to understand the factors driving global financial markets? Our 12-week Advanced Trading course will introduce you to financial markets and trading essentials as well as macroeconomic events and their market impact.
Choose to study either online, face-to-face or a blend of the two to up your game in trading strategy and gain confidence in your ability to use technical analysis tools, trading psychology and risk management to make informed decisions.
We’ll give you valuable insights into various assets—commodities, equities, forex and more—so you’ll have the skills to trade confidently. Upon completion, you’ll earn a Level 5 Diploma in Applied Financial Trading.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
Upon completion, you'll receive a Level 5 Diploma in Applied Financial Trading.
Course delivery details
Flexible Study Options
We’ve kept our programmes flexible and accessible with online or on-campus delivery options to ensure your learning doesn’t get interrupted. This means you can extract maximum benefits from whichever course you choose. Pause and restart your course at any time, and if you fancy an upgrade, all you need to do is pay the difference in course fees.
Our Expert Tutors
Studying with LAT means you’ll be taught by experienced traders and analysts from major financial institutions, including HSBC, Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse and Bloomberg. You’ll get 1:1 access to our team of trading mentors ten hours a day to develop robust trading strategies and have all your questions answered. We also host three daily webinars where our experts analyse the markets and host discussions to enhance your learning and understanding.
Why choose London Academy of Trading
The UK’s 1st Accredited Trading Academy
Team of 8 experienced traders and analysts from major financial institutions including HSBC, Bank of America and Bloomberg
4.9/5 Rating on Trustpilot
Expenses
From £3,299
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Reviews
Average rating 5
A fantastic place to begin your journey into trading. Paddy, Marc, Elliot and Ali are all excellent tutors and are more than happy to answer any question you have, so don't hold...
I have just completed the 12 week diploma course and with the skills that LAT have given me I feel I can confidently pursue a career in trading. I really enjoyed the course and ...
London Academy of Trading
The London Academy of Trading (LAT) is a recognised and accredited institution that offers trading certifications and was the first British trading academy to achieve this. The London Academy of Trading is an award-winning, triple-accredited provider of financial trading education...
I’m grateful to LAT for helping me develop a solid, professional approach to the markets. The instructors shared clear and practical insights that truly improved my trading skil...