Learners will analyze price behavior, interpret market trends, evaluate chart patterns, and apply volume and indicator-based techniques to make informed technical analysis decisions. By the end of this course, learners will be able to identify trend structures, assess breakouts and reversals, validate patterns using confirmation tools, and interpret market psychology through price and volume relationships.
Analyze Markets Using Technical Analysis & Chart Patterns
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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Analyze price behavior, trends, and chart patterns to identify market structure and direction.
Apply volume, indicators, and confirmation techniques to validate breakouts and reversals.
Interpret market psychology using technical analysis tools aligned with CMT Part 1 standards.
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January 2026
Assessments
15 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the foundational principles of technical analysis, including market assumptions, price behavior, trend identification, and chart structure, enabling learners to interpret financial markets using price-based tools and visual analysis.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
This module explores how price momentum develops, how breakouts emerge from consolidation, and how volatility and investor psychology influence market movement and trading behavior.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on classical chart patterns, including reversal, continuation, and short-term formations, enabling learners to validate patterns and assess their reliability using structured ranking frameworks.
What's included
10 videos4 assignments
This module integrates volume analysis, candlestick interpretation, and Point and Figure charting to confirm price action, filter market noise, and enhance advanced technical analysis skills.
What's included
10 videos3 assignments
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