Level 1: Foundations
Beginner Trading Fundamentals

Level 1: Foundations

A beginner-friendly curriculum covering financial trading basics, the forex market, currency pairs, pips, lots, spreads, leverage, margin, order types, and your first trade.

Estimated 2 weeks curriculum

What you will learn

Understand what financial trading is and how markets work, Learn essential forex concepts from currency pairs to pips and lots, Master risk basics including leverage, margin, and order types, Avoid common beginner mistakes, Build a solid foundation before moving to live trading

Course modules

01

What is Financial Trading?

New to trading? Learn what financial trading is, how it works, common beginner mistakes, and why risk management matters just as much as making profits

15 min
02

What is Forex?

Learn what forex is, how currency pairs work, what moves prices, and the mistakes beginners make โ€” everything you need to start your forex trading journey

15 min
03

The Forex Market

Discover how the forex market works, who participates, what moves currency prices, and why market knowledge matters just as much as your trading strategy

15 min
04

Currency Pairs Explained

Learn what currency pairs are, how base and quote currencies work, and the difference between major, minor, and exotic pairs โ€” explained simply for beginners

15 min
05

Base vs Quote Currency

Confused by forex prices? Learn the difference between base and quote currency, how buying and selling works, and why it matters before placing any trade

15 min
06

What Moves the Market?

Why do currency prices move? Learn how economic data, interest rates, political events, and market sentiment drive the forex market, explained for beginners

15 min
07

Buy vs Sell in Forex Trading

Not sure when to buy or sell in forex? Learn how long and short trades work, how to read market direction, and why it matters for every trade you place

15 min
08

What is a Pip in Forex Trading

Learn what a pip is in forex trading, how pip movement is calculated, why it matters for profit and loss, and the common mistakes beginners make with pips

15 min
09

What is a Lot in Forex Trading

Learn what a lot is in forex trading, the difference between standard, mini, micro, and nano lots, and why choosing the right lot size protects your capital

15 min
10

Spread Explained in Forex Trading

Learn what the spread is in forex trading, how bid and ask prices work, why spreads change, and how trading costs affect your profitability as a beginner

15 min
11

Bid vs Ask Price in Forex Trading

Learn the difference between bid and ask prices in forex, why trades open slightly negative, and how spread costs affect every trade you place as a beginner

15 min
12

What is Leverage in Forex Trading

Learn how leverage works in forex trading, how it amplifies both profits and losses, and why proper risk management is essential before using it on live markets

15 min
13

What is Margin in Forex Trading

Learn what margin is in forex trading, how margin calls work, the difference between used and free margin, and why managing it properly protects your account

15 min
14

Types of Orders in Forex Trading

Learn the different types of forex orders โ€” market, limit, stop, stop loss, and take profit โ€” and how using them correctly improves discipline and risk control

15 min
15

Basic Trading Example in Forex

See how a real forex trade works from start to finish. This step-by-step example covers entries, stop losses, take profits, lot size, and risk management

15 min

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