Learners will be able to analyze price trends, interpret technical indicators and oscillators, evaluate market cycles, and apply technical analysis across multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income, futures, currencies, options, and exchange-traded products.
Analyze Financial Markets with Technical Analysis
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Beginner level
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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Analyze price trends, market cycles, and chart patterns using core technical analysis principles.
Interpret indicators, oscillators, and Point & Figure charts across multiple asset classes.
Apply technical analysis to assess market direction, risk, and intermarket relationships aligned with CMT Part I.
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January 2026
Assessments
16 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the foundational principles of technical charting, focusing on price structure, trend identification, pattern recognition, and market confirmation techniques essential for visual market analysis.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
This module explores momentum indicators, oscillators, and trend-following tools, emphasizing how technical indicators are calculated, interpreted, and combined to support informed trading decisions.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on cycle analysis, examining fixed, natural, and historical market cycles, along with volatility and data considerations that influence long-term market behavior.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
This module applies technical analysis principles across major asset classes, including equities, fixed income, futures, currencies, options, and exchange-traded products.
What's included
14 videos4 assignments
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