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Sharpen your trading skills with CFI’s online academy.

Access structured video courses led by experienced professionals covering technical analysis, risk management, trading strategies, market psychology and more.

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At CFI Academy, learning comes first. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, our courses provide practical knowledge and expert guidance to help you trade more confidently.

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Beginner
Understanding Stocks for Trading and Investing

This course explains how the stock market works from the basics, including what stocks are, why companies issue them, and how they’re traded. You’ll learn the difference between investing and trading, what drives stock prices, and how to evaluate companies using simple, real-world examples. Key topics like IPOs, market capitalization, sectors, economic news, and investor behavior are covered in clear terms, helping you understand trends, spot opportunities, and confidently take your first steps into investing or trading.

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89 min

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7 Modules

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English

Lismore Burke
Lismore Burke
Trading Educator & Market Analyst
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Intermediate
RSI Failure Swing Strategy

In this course, you will learn how to use the Relative Strength Index (RSI) to identify momentum shifts and high-probability trading opportunities. The course starts with a clear introduction to technical indicators and RSI basics, then moves into understanding RSI behavior and using it to identify trends. You will then explore the RSI Failure Swing strategy step by step and conclude with live market application to see how the strategy works in real trading conditions.

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73 min

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6 Modules

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English

Howard Friend
Howard Friend
Financial Market Professional
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Beginner
Options Made Simple

This comprehensive beginner-friendly course introduces you to the world of options trading with clarity and real-world relevance. Starting from the very basics, you’ll learn how options work, why they’re used, and how they differ from regular stock trading. Through visual examples, simple analogies, and clear breakdowns of strategies like hedging, speculation, and income generation, you’ll build the confidence to understand and evaluate options in the real market.

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94 min

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6 Modules

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English

Bader AlRoudan
Bader AlRoudan
Financial Markets Analyst
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Beginner
Bond Market Basics

This course introduces the bond market in a clear and practical way, starting with how bonds work and why they matter in financial markets. You’ll explore the main risks associated with bonds, how bond prices react to changes in the economy, and the relationship between bonds, interest rates, and growth cycles. The course also explains the role bonds play in investment portfolios, including how they are used for income, stability, and diversification. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation to understand bond market movements and how bonds fit into broader investment decisions.

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68 min

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5 Modules

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English

Howard Friend
Howard Friend
Financial Market Professional
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Intermediate
Understanding Central Banks & Interest Rates

This course explains how central banks operate and why their decisions matter so much to financial markets. You’ll learn what central banks do, how interest rates influence currencies, stocks, bonds, and commodities, and how to understand central bank statements and policy announcements. The course also covers how markets typically react around key monetary events, helping you build awareness of risk, volatility, and market behavior during these periods. By the end, you’ll have a clear, practical understanding of how central bank actions shape the global financial landscape.

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87 min

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5 Modules

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English

Howard Friend
Howard Friend
Financial Market Professional
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Intermediate
Multi-Timeframe Analysis

In this course, you will learn how to analyze the market using multiple timeframes, starting from the bigger picture down to precise trade execution. The course explains how timeframes work together, how to avoid mixed signals, and how to build a clear and structured analysis workflow. You’ll also learn how to manage risk across timeframes and apply multi-timeframe analysis in real market scenarios with confidence and consistency.

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65 min

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10 Modules

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English

Charlie Burton
Charlie Burton
Trader and Money Manager
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Intermediate
Mastering Swing Trading Strategy

In this course, you will learn how to approach swing trading with a clear, structured strategy, from understanding what swing trading is to identifying high-quality opportunities and executing trades with confidence. The course guides you through entry and confirmation techniques, practical risk management, and how to manage trades over multiple days, while building consistency through journaling. By the end, you will see how all these elements come together through a simple S&P strategy and real-market application, helping you trade swings with discipline and clarity.

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107 min

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9 Modules

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English

Charlie Burton
Charlie Burton
Trader and Money Manager
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Intermediate
Price Patterns: Continuation & Reversal Patterns

In this course, we will explore price patterns in technical analysis, their importance for traders, and how they can be used to anticipate the next market move. The course covers the different types and formations of price patterns, along with the trading plan associated with each pattern, and provides practical trading strategies for every price pattern.

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88 min

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4 Modules

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English

Howard Friend
Howard Friend
Financial Market Professional
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Intermediate
Trading Economic Reports With Confidence

Learn how to read, analyze, and trade economic reports with confidence.This course covers the key economic indicators that move the markets, including employment data, inflation, GDP, and interest rate decisions. You will also explore confidence and industrial indicators, and learn how to interpret data before and after its release and connect it to price movements. A practical course that helps you turn economic news into a structured and effective trading tool within your strategy.

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102 min

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8 Modules

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English

Howard Friend
Howard Friend
Financial Market Professional
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Beginner
Commodity Markets 101: From Energy to Agriculture

This course provides a clear foundation for understanding commodity markets, from energy and metals to agricultural products, and explains how they are priced and traded. It focuses on the key factors that drive commodity prices, such as supply and demand, economic data, and global developments, in addition to the most important reports and organizations that influence the market. The course also includes practical applications to help learners understand how to trade commodities and build positions with confidence.

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70 min

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6 Modules

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English

Christy Achkar
Christy Achkar
Financial Market Analyst
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Beginner
Trading on the CFI Multi-Asset Platform (Trader Evolution)

This course is designed to equip traders with the essential skills to confidently navigate, analyze, and trade on the CFI Multi‑asset platform. Through practical, step‑by‑step instruction, you will learn how to set up your platform, customize your workspace, analyze financial assets, and execute trades effectively.

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60 min

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7 Modules

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English

Lismore Burke
Lismore Burke
Trading Educator & Market Analyst
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Intermediate
Momentum based trading methods

In this course, you will learn how momentum really works in the financial markets and why some price moves continue while others fail. We will start by understanding what market momentum is and how it differs from a normal trend, then move into the early signs that momentum is entering the market. You will learn how to use momentum indicators, volume, and price action together to identify strong moves, and most importantly, how to time your entries while managing risk properly. By the end of this course, you will have a practical checklist and real market examples that you can use to identify and trade momentum in a structured and disciplined way.

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131 min

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8 Modules

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English

Charlie Burton
Charlie Burton
Trader and Money Manager
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Intermediate
Mastering Market Cycles

In this course, you will learn how markets move in cycles and how to understand these patterns in a simple and practical way. We will start by introducing the idea of cycles, then explore how the economy and financial markets go through different phases over time. You will also learn how seasonality affects markets, how to identify cycles using simple tools, and how to apply this knowledge to trading and asset allocation. Finally, we will cover how to manage risk during different cycle stages and bring everything together with clear takeaways you can use in real market situations.

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98 min

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9 Modules

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English

Ron William
Ron William
Cross-Asset Strategist
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Intermediate
Trading Trends with Oscillators

In this course, you will learn the key concepts of trend trading using oscillators and understand their significance for traders. It provides a clear guide to market trends, oscillator types, and how to interpret and apply them effectively. By the end, you will be equipped with the knowledge to use these tools in a practical way to make more informed and precise trading decisions.

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71 min

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6 Modules

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English

Lismore Burke
Lismore Burke
Trading Educator & Market Analyst
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Your gateway to professional trading

At CFI Academy, we provide a structured and in-depth trading education designed to help you develop real-world trading skills, gain confidence, and trade like a professional.

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Expert-led education

Our courses are designed and taught by top financial traders, analysts, and market strategists with years of professional experience in the financial markets.

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Learn at your own pace

All courses are 100% online and mobile-friendly, allowing you to learn anytime, anywhere, on any device. Our platform is optimized for a seamless experience.

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Certification & credibility

Boost your trading credibility with a CFI Academy Certificate of Completion. Our certification validates your knowledge and skills, making it a valuable addition to your career enhancement.

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Earn certification & build your trading career

Use your certificate to showcase your expertise, build your trading credibility, and enhance your career prospects.

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Complete all course videos

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Pass the final exam

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Receive your CFI Academy Certificate of Completion

How to start?

Boost your trading experience with the knowledge you need to trade smarter. Sign up today in just a few simple steps and start leveling up your trading journey!

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Create your account or use your CFI's account credentials to sign in.

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Choose your course

Select one of the courses that best fits your needs.

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Start learning

Complete the course's educational videos.

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Examine your skills

Put your knowledge to the test with a simple exam.

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Get your certificate

Pass the examination and receive your official certificate of completion.

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