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Foundation Futures Trading
As a leading global financial markets educator, we are committed to advancing professional development through practical, industry-aligned training. The digital credential awarded represents an individual’s attendance and active participation in our programme and does not imply successful completion of a regulated qualification.
Designed as an introductory programme the course integrates industry-relevant Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours to start building core professional competencies.
Delivered in a digital format participants gain valuable exposure to foundation knowledge and functional demands of the trading environment.
With emphasis on applied learning, the programme helps individuals develop both foundation technical trading skills and the knowledge for success in today’s financial industry.
Skills
• Continuous Self-improvement
• Strategy and Planning
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
Behaviours
• Resilience
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Enthusiasm
• Attention to Detail
Delivered on behalf of
ZISHI
Learning Objectives
· Understand the basic principles of futures markets and their role in financial trading.
· Understand the core benefits and uses of futures contracts in managing financial exposure.
· Recognise key economic events and their potential impact on financial markets.
· Understand basic trading concepts and introductory market analysis techniques.
· Understand fundamental principles of trade management and risk mitigation in trading.
· Develop awareness of trading psychology and the emotional aspects of market participation.
· Understand the structure and function of the foreign exchange (FX) market.
· Understand the basic characteristics of equity index products and how they are traded.
· Understand the introductory features of energy markets within financial trading.
· Understand the structure and purpose of treasury markets in a trading context.
· Understand the fundamental principles of options as a financial instrument.
· Understand the basic process and importance of clearing in financial markets.
· Develop an introductory understanding of market regulation and its relevance to trading.