Stock Trading Course
This CPD UK-Certified Stock Trading Course is a structured, self-paced Mini MBA designed for learners seeking a professional framework for understanding equity markets. The programme focuses on market structure, technical and fundamental analysis, risk management principles, and disciplined decision-making, and is led by Sachin Kotecha, an experienced trading educator with over 17 years of market involvement.
What Makes This Stock Trading Course Distinct
This programme is built as a structured educational pathway rather than a collection of isolated lectures. The emphasis is on developing analytical understanding and professional market frameworks.
- CPD UK-accredited with verifiable certification
- Approximately 60 hours of structured, self-paced study
- Designed and delivered by an experienced trading educator
- Applied examples, simulations, and practical analysis checkpoints
- Optional one-to-one mentoring for additional educational support
What You’ll Study
Learn how equity markets operate through professional tools, analytical workflows, and structured decision frameworks. Concepts are taught through applied examples and case studies rather than prescriptive trading instruction.
- Core technical analysis tools and price behaviour
- Professional risk management principles
- Strategy development and historical testing as analytical exercises
- Fundamental analysis including earnings, valuation, and cash flow
- Trading psychology, behavioural discipline, and process routines
- Simulated market analysis with structured feedback
Stock Trading Course Curriculum – Mini MBA Overview
The Stock Trading Course consists of 20 structured modules that combine foundational concepts with advanced analytical frameworks and applied market study.
- Introduction to Stock Market Analysis
- Economic Indicators and Market Context
- Financial Statement Interpretation
- Fundamental Market Analysis
- Technical Analysis Principles
- Portfolio Structure and Risk Considerations
- Risk Management Frameworks
- Trading Psychology
- Trading Systems and Methodologies
- Derivatives and Futures Overview
- Advanced Fundamental Analysis
- Advanced Technical Analysis
- Order Types and Market Execution
- Quantitative and Algorithmic Concepts
- Trading Ethics and Regulatory Environment
- Behavioural Finance
- Global Financial Markets
- Integrated Stock Market Frameworks
- Trading Plan Development
- Final Assignment and Certification
Who This Stock Trading Course Is For
This programme is suitable for learners seeking a structured, professional approach to understanding stock markets through education and analysis.
- Beginners seeking a clear, structured introduction to equity markets
- Intermediate traders looking to formalise their analytical process
- Finance students or career switchers building market knowledge
- Self-directed investors interested in professional frameworks
- Anyone pursuing a recognised stock market education qualification
Meet Your Instructor
Sachin Kotecha is a trading educator with over 17 years of experience across multiple market cycles. His teaching focuses on technical systems, macro and fundamental context, and disciplined analytical process within professional trading education.
FAQs
Is this Stock Trading Course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The programme starts with core concepts and progresses toward more advanced analytical topics.
What is the duration of the Stock Trading Course?
Approximately 60 hours of self-paced study with flexible access.
Is the Stock Trading Course CPD certified?
Yes. The course is accredited by CPD UK.
Can I upgrade to mentoring later?
Yes. Mentoring is optional and can be added at a later stage.
How does this differ from free online content?
The programme offers a structured curriculum, applied case studies, and CPD accreditation within a professional education framework.
Curriculum
- 22 Sections
- 23 Lectures
- 52 Weeks
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- Introduction To The Mini MBAA high-level onboarding module that contextualises the entire programme, sets expectations, and outlines the core pillars: market structure, macroeconomics, fundamentals, technicals, risk, psychology, and professional execution. Learners walk away with a clear roadmap of the skills they will build across the Mini MBA.1
- 1. Introduction To Stock TradingThis module builds core literacy in how markets work. Students explore stock exchanges, market mechanics, order flow, trading software, stock types, indices, and the full lifecycle of a trade — establishing the foundation for all later analysis.2
- 2. Economic IndicatorsA complete breakdown of macroeconomic indicators — GDP, CPI, unemployment, retail sales, industrial production, housing, interest rates, and trade data — and how they shape market direction, risk sentiment, and stock valuations.2
- 3. Financial Statement AnalysisLearners develop the ability to dissect balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements using real-world examples. Key ratios, profitability analysis, solvency strength, earnings quality, and comparative analysis (e.g., Apple vs Microsoft) are covered in depth.3
- 4. Fundamental AnalysisA complete framework for valuing companies using economic, industry, and company-specific analysis. Includes valuation metrics, management evaluation, competitive advantage, DCF, dividend models, and qualitative/quantitative assessment.2
- 5. Technical AnalysisAn in-depth exploration of charting, price patterns, moving averages, indicators, volume, oscillators, and trend theory. Students learn to interpret market structure and identify tradeable patterns using professional-grade techniques.2
- 6. Portfolio ManagementThis module covers diversification, risk–return trade-offs, Modern Portfolio Theory, CAPM, asset allocation, rebalancing, and performance evaluation — equipping learners to manage capital like a professional investment manager.2
- 7. Risk ManagementA practical, trader-focused deep dive into managing exposure, position sizing, stop-loss design, volatility awareness, hedging, scenario testing, and risk governance — ensuring long-term survivability and capital protection.2
- 8. Trading PsychologyStudents learn the behavioural side of trading: emotions, discipline, bias reduction, mindset optimisation, confidence building, and psychological resilience for high-performance decision-making.2
- 9. Trading System & StrategiesA tour through professional-grade trading strategies — trend, mean-reversion, momentum, breakout, swing, day-trading, seasonality, algorithmic, and pair trading — with guidance on system design and backtesting.2
- 10. Derivatives & Futures TradingStudents learn how futures, options, forwards, and swaps work; how to price them; and how to use derivatives for hedging, speculation, leverage, and risk transfer in modern markets.2
- 11. Advanced Fundamental AnalysisA macro-sector deep dive covering business cycles, inflation/deflation, global events, political risk, currency impacts, and advanced economic indicators — enabling institutional-grade fundamental interpretation.2
- 12. Advanced Technical AnalysisA comprehensive expansion into harmonic patterns, point-and-figure charting, advanced indicators, multi-timeframe confluence, market breadth, candlestick mastery, and high-probability setups.3
- 13. Order Types & ExecutionA practical execution-focused module covering market/limit/stop orders, GTC/IOC, bracket orders, trailing stops, best-execution rules, slippage control, and professional order-routing standards.2
- 14. Quantitative & Algorithmic TradingIntroduces algorithm development, backtesting, AI-driven models, machine learning, HFT, statistical arbitrage, risk modelling, and the legal/regulatory landscape for automated strategies.2
- 15. Trading Ethics & Regulatory EnvironmentCovers trading ethics, insider-trading law, fraud, manipulation controls, KYC, AML, compliance frameworks, surveillance, global regulatory bodies, and professional standards.2
- 16. Behavioural FinanceA behavioural-economics-driven analysis of biases, heuristics, herd behaviour, sentiment, investor psychology, cognitive errors, and their impact on market dynamics and trading outcomes.2
- 17. Global Financial MarketsA global tour of equities, bonds, commodities, forex, emerging markets, macro indicators, geopolitics, market correlations, and cross-market trading strategies in a connected financial system.2
- 18. Stock Trading FrameworkA structured end-to-end framework covering analysis, strategy design, execution, market interpretation, risk, behavioural rules, and professional decision-making across all market conditions.2
- 19. Stock Trading Plan DevelopmentA full blueprint for building a professional-grade trading plan: objectives, strategy selection, risk parameters, analysis process, execution rules, journaling, and performance review standards.2
- 20. Final AssignmentA comprehensive capstone exercise where students synthesise macroeconomic, fundamental, technical, strategic, and risk-management concepts into a complete, professional trading plan and analysis package.1
- FeedbackA brief reflection module where you share your experience, rate the programme, and provide insights to help us improve future Mini MBA cohorts.1
Yes, it caters to all levels, from beginners to advanced traders.
The course is self-paced, allowing you to complete it at your own speed. On average, most students complete the course within 6 to 12 months.
Students have access to a wealth of resources, including video lectures, reading materials, interactive exams, live webinars, and a supportive online community.
You will receive a CPD UK Certified Mini MBA in Applied Professional Stock Trading.
Absolutely, the course is designed to be flexible and accessible.
Topics include stock market history, technical analysis, fundamental analysis, risk management, and advanced trading techniques.
No specific prerequisites, just a keen interest in stock trading.
The instructors are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in stock trading.
Yes, you can practise trades with live market data in a simulated trading environment.
Yes, you will receive continuous support and guidance from instructors.
The course costs £1,999.00.
Yes, there are live Q&A sessions, webinars, and discussion forums.
Yes, job placement services are available to connect you with potential employers.
Yes, you can access one-on-one mentorship sessions with industry experts.
You will learn various strategies based on technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and advanced techniques like algorithmic trading.
The course is delivered online through an interactive learning platform.
Yes, you will join a supportive community of peers and instructors.
The certification enhances your professional credibility and career prospects.
Yes, you can focus on areas that interest you the most.
Yes, you can apply your knowledge in a risk-free simulated trading environment.
Ongoing learning resources and access to a global alumni network are available.
You can enrol through the course website by adding it to your cart and completing the payment process.
The modules are detailed and interactive, covering various aspects of stock trading.
Yes, risk management is a crucial part of the curriculum.
You can contact support via the provided email or phone number on the course website.