Certificate in Financial Trading
- Finance & Investment
This programme is conducted on-campus.
Please refer to respective modules for dates.
Who Should Attend
- Anyone looking for career opportunities in the finance industry
- Professionals interested in widening their skill set to develop their financial career
- Self-taught traders interested in improving their portfolio
- Anyone with keen interest in learning about trading
PREREQUISITES
- A Bachelor's Degree; or
- A Diploma with at least 3 years of working experience
- Basic knowledge in Finance and/or relevant working experience in the finance sector
- Comfortable dealing and working with multiple mathematical formula
Overview
In trading, we seize opportunities to profit in a shorter time frame through the rise and fall of markets. However, having a keen eye to strike when the iron is hot requires a deep understanding of fundamentals through disciplined practice and a commitment to constant learning and adapting.
This programme encompasses an overview of the global financial markets, trading, strategies, and practical guidance from experts who were able to consistently yield profitable returns for the past 16 years. Build foundational knowledge in the fast game of trading and learn how to analyse data to make wiser decisions. Participants in this programme will also undergo practical exercises to experiment with trading strategies and apply them in the real markets.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles and mindset of
Financial Trading - Learn about trading patterns and analysis
- Learn about popular trades in Financial Markets such as
Equity , FX,Commodities andFixed Income - Understand how market fundamentals impact prices in each of the mainstream asset class markets, identify opportunities and
formulate trade strategies - Understand the features mechanics of liquidly traded financial instruments such as Futures and Vanilla Options and how to
employ them to monetise trade/ investment strategies - Understand how to run a sustainable, stable, efficient and profitable trading operation through prudent money and risk
management
Topic/Structure
To achieve the Certificate in Financial Trading, participants will need to complete the following modules offered by SMU Academy:
Introduction to Trading Platforms
Futures Trading
Introduction to Trading Using Technical Analysis
Fundamentals of Ichimoku
Fundamentals of Foreign Exchange (FX) and Commodities
Risk Management for Vanilla Options
This course is also a part of the Advanced Diploma in Financial Trading and Value Investing.
Assessment
An assessment will be conducted at the end of each module.
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of all 6 modules within a maximum duration of 3 years, participants will be awarded a digital Certificate in Financial Trading.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
|
PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
|
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$3,924 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$1,524 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$3,924 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
|
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$1,524 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$1,524 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$1,524 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$13,080 (No Funding) |
$13,080 (No Funding) |
$13,080 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company's SME's status has been approved. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
| Modules | Next Intake (On-Campus) |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Trading Platforms | 6, 7, 10 & 11 Jan 2025 [Open for Registration] |
| Futures Trading | 23, 24 & 25 Jan 2025 [Open for Registration] |
| Introduction to Trading Using Technical Analysis | 27, 28 Feb & 01 March 2025 [Open for Registration] |
| Fundamentals of Ichimoku | 6, 7 & 8 Feb 2025 [Open for Registration] |
| Fundamentals of Foreign Exchange (FX) and Commodities | 13, 14 & 15 Feb 2025 [Open for Registration] |
| Risk Management for Vanilla Options | 20, 21 & 22 Feb 2025 [Open for Registration] |
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