ACADEMY PROGRAM
Trading & Investing Basics
Track 1, Level 1 of the Trading Courses — get acquainted with the markets, account types, and platform before you place a single live trade.
Course Syllabus
Explore the week-by-week curriculum, designed with practical assignments and live market trade reviews.
Module 1
Market Fundamentals
- How the forex, gold, and CFD markets actually work
- Understanding currency pairs, majors vs. minors
- What moves price: macro events, sessions, and liquidity
- Reading a live market — an orientation walkthrough
Module 2
Account Types & Setup
- Standard, cent, and ECN account types explained
- Choosing the right account type for your capital
- Leverage, margin, and lot sizing basics
- Opening and verifying your first trading account
Module 3
Core Trading Terminology
- Pips, spreads, swaps, and slippage
- Long vs. short, stop loss, and take profit
- Order types: market, limit, and stop orders
- Building your personal trading glossary
Module 4
Platform Navigation (MT4/MT5)
- Installing and setting up MT4/MT5
- Reading the terminal, charts, and order window
- Placing your first demo trade, step by step
- Setting up watchlists and basic chart templates
Program Admission
The starting point of F2X's Trading Courses track. Built for complete beginners, this course covers market fundamentals, account types, core terminology, and hands-on MT4/MT5 platform navigation so you walk in prepared, not guessing.
What's Included:
- 4 weeks of structured beginner curriculum
- MT4/MT5 setup and navigation walkthroughs
- Downloadable trading terminology glossary
- Demo account practice assignments
- Certificate of completion