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Certified Financial Technician (CFTE) Preparation Course

Introduction:

The Certified Financial Technician (CFTE) Preparation course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in financial analysis and trading. It is meticulously crafted to provide a deep understanding of technical analysis, financial markets, and trading strategies essential for becoming a Certified Financial Technician.

In this Certified Financial Technician (CFTE) Preparation course, you will delve into the core principles of technical analysis, master charting techniques, trend analysis, and pattern recognition, and explore the dynamics of financial markets, learning how economic indicators, market sentiment, and geopolitical events influence trading decisions.

This Certified Financial Technician (CFTE) Preparation course will guide you through applying technical analysis in real-world scenarios, interpreting market behavior, and making informed trading decisions. Enhance your knowledge or start a financial trading career, providing the tools and insights to succeed in this dynamic field.

Prepare to embark on a journey that combines theoretical learning with practical application, empowering you to navigate the complexities of financial markets with precision and confidence. Join us as we unlock the strategies and techniques that define the path to becoming a Certified Financial Technician (CFTE).

Targeted Groups:

  • Finance professionals aiming to deepen their technical analysis skills.
  • Aspiring traders seeking to understand market dynamics and trading strategies.
  • Investors are looking to enhance their ability to interpret market trends.
  • Professionals are transitioning into finance from other industries.
  • Financial advisors are interested in expanding their technical analysis toolkit.
  • Risk managers want to strengthen their market analysis capabilities.
  • Individuals preparing for roles in hedge funds or asset management firms.
  • Academics and researchers exploring advanced financial market theories.
  • Anyone preparing for the CFTE certification exam.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this Certified Financial Technician (CFTE) Preparation course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the foundational principles and techniques of technical analysis.
  • Master charting tools and pattern recognition for practical market analysis.
  • Interpret market trends and develop trading strategies based on technical indicators.
  • Apply technical analysis concepts to make informed trading decisions.
  • Prepare comprehensively for the CFTE certification exam.
  • Gain insights into risk management strategies in financial trading.
  • Learn how economic factors and market psychology influence prices and movements.
  • Practice using historical data to forecast future market trends accurately.

Targeted Competencies:

By the end of this Certified Financial Technician (CFTE) Preparation training, participants competencies will:

  • Master technical analysis principles and methodologies.
  • Proficiency in charting techniques and pattern recognition.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret market trends and indicators.
  • Skill in applying technical analysis tools to trading strategies.
  • Understand financial market dynamics and their impact on trading decisions.
  • Competence in evaluating risk and reward ratios based on technical analysis.
  • Capability to use historical data to forecast market behavior.
  • Know the CFTE certification requirements and exam preparation strategies.

Course Content:

Unit 1: Introduction to Technical Analysis:

  • Define and history of technical analysis.
  • Key differences between technical analysis and fundamental analysis.
  • Overview of market participants and their behavior.
  • Understand market cycles and trends.
  • Introduction to the essential tools of technical analysis: charts, indicators, and oscillators.
  • The importance of historical data in technical analysis.

Unit 2: Charting Techniques and Patterns:

  • Types of charts: line charts, bar charts, candlestick charts.
  • Read and interpret candlestick patterns.
  • Common chart patterns: head and shoulders, double tops and bottoms, triangles.
  • Continuation patterns: flags, pennants, rectangles.
  • Reversal patterns: cup and handle, double top and bottom.
  • Use trendlines and channels to identify support and resistance.

Unit 3: Technical Indicators and Oscillators:

  • Overview of leading and lagging indicators.
  • Moving Averages: simple moving average (SMA), exponential moving average (EMA).
  • Momentum indicators: Relative Strength Index (RSI), Stochastic Oscillator.
  • Volume indicators: On-Balance Volume (OBV), Chaikin Money Flow (CMF).
  • Volatility indicators: Average True Range (ATR), Bollinger Bands.
  • Combining indicators for confluence in trading signals.

Unit 4: Advanced Technical Analysis Techniques:

  • Fibonacci retracements and extensions.
  • Elliott Wave Theory and its application in market analysis.
  • Gartley Patterns and other advanced chart patterns.
  • Candlestick patterns: engulfing, doji, hammer, and shooting star.
  • Use oscillators in conjunction with trend indicators for confirmation.
  • Understand and apply the concepts of overbought and oversold conditions.

Unit 5: Practical Application and Exam Preparation:

  • Analyze real-world charts and market scenarios.
  • Develop and test trading strategies using historical data.
  • Risk management strategies: stop-loss, take-profit levels, and position sizing.
  • Exam-focused review: key concepts, sample questions, and mock exams.
  • Time management tips for the CFTE exam.
  • Strategies for continuous learning and staying updated with market trends.

Vienna (Austria)
17 - 21 Feb 2025
5500 Euro
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
24 - 28 Feb 2025
5300 Euro
London (UK)
03 - 07 Mar 2025
5500 Euro
Rome (Italy)
10 - 14 Mar 2025
5900 Euro
Online
16 - 20 Mar 2025
1900 Euro
Dubai (UAE)
23 - 27 Mar 2025
4400 Euro
Dubai (UAE)
30 Mar - 03 Apr 2025
4400 Euro
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
06 - 10 Apr 2025
4400 Euro
Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt)
20 - 24 Apr 2025
4500 Euro
Barcelona (Spain)
21 - 25 Apr 2025
5300 Euro
Cairo (Egypt)
27 Apr - 01 May 2025
3500 Euro
Amman (Jordan)
27 Apr - 01 May 2025
3200 Euro
Online
27 Apr - 01 May 2025
1900 Euro
London (UK)
28 Apr - 02 May 2025
5500 Euro
Paris (France)
02 - 06 Jun 2025
5300 Euro
Manama (Bahrain)
15 - 19 Jun 2025
4500 Euro
Geneva (Switzerland)
30 Jun - 04 Jul 2025
6500 Euro
Madrid (Spain)
07 - 11 Jul 2025
5300 Euro
Milan (Italy)
07 - 11 Jul 2025
5900 Euro
Istanbul (Turkey)
13 - 17 Jul 2025
4900 Euro
London (UK)
21 - 25 Jul 2025
5500 Euro
Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt)
27 - 31 Jul 2025
4500 Euro
Paris (France)
28 Jul - 01 Aug 2025
5300 Euro
Boston (USA)
28 Jul - 01 Aug 2025
7200 Euro
Cairo (Egypt)
03 - 07 Aug 2025
3500 Euro
Istanbul (Turkey)
03 - 07 Aug 2025
4900 Euro
Dubai (UAE)
10 - 14 Aug 2025
4400 Euro
Barcelona (Spain)
11 - 15 Aug 2025
5300 Euro
Madrid (Spain)
11 - 15 Aug 2025
5300 Euro
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
24 - 28 Aug 2025
4400 Euro
Vienna (Austria)
01 - 05 Sep 2025
5500 Euro
Online
21 - 25 Sep 2025
1900 Euro
Rome (Italy)
22 - 26 Sep 2025
5900 Euro
Munich (Germany)
03 - 07 Nov 2025
5300 Euro
Barcelona (Spain)
17 - 21 Nov 2025
5300 Euro
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
23 - 27 Nov 2025
4400 Euro
London (UK)
24 - 28 Nov 2025
5500 Euro
Lisbon (Portugal)
24 - 28 Nov 2025
5300 Euro
Istanbul (Turkey)
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2025
4900 Euro
Casablanca (Morocco)
01 - 05 Dec 2025
4000 Euro
Boston (USA)
08 - 12 Dec 2025
7200 Euro
Istanbul (Turkey)
14 - 18 Dec 2025
4900 Euro
Manama (Bahrain)
14 - 18 Dec 2025
4500 Euro
Amman (Jordan)
21 - 25 Dec 2025
3200 Euro
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
29 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026
5300 Euro
Cairo (Egypt)
18 - 22 Jan 2026
3500 Euro

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