Training and qualifications

Our training programme has been accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) awarding body and is regulated strictly with regular inspections to ensure the programmes meet the quality levels. They also ensure that the resources used in the programme are highly regulated and meet the right standards. Upon successfully completing all programme requirements a certification is achieved.

SO, WHAT IS CPD?

So, what is CPD? CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and is the term used to describe the learning activities professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. It enables learning to become conscious and proactive, rather than passive and reactive.

CPD combines different methodologies to learning, such as training workshops, conferences and events, e-learning programs, best practice techniques and ideas sharing, all focused for an individual to improve and have effective professional development. There are over 1000 institutes & professional bodies across the UK, a number that is forecast to increase.

COURSE CONTENTS

CRYPTOCURRENCIES

A comprehensive understanding in the crypto assets to master the necessary trading skills whilst gaining strong fundamental theories.

INTRODUCTION TO ALGORITHMIC TRADING

COMPONENTS TO BUILDING AN ALGORITHMIC TRADING STRATEGY

In this module you'll cover the foundations of financial markets, how to develop a strategy and trading plan, and the understanding of some of the key technical indicators that will be required.

Here you'll cover core parts that are needed to develop your trading strategy including defining you strategy, performing a back-test, execution systems, risk management and the steps required for live trading.

LEARN TO CODE

Here you'll be walked through the tradingview platform, build your first algorithm, begin to code a basic strategy and build your first custom indicator.

ON-CHAIN METRICS

We cover the most comprehensive on-chain data and dissect them to allow you to better contextualise the data and develop market insights.

CODING YOUR TECHNICAL INDICATORS

Here you'll learn how to programme numerous technical indicators including moving averages, ATR, Bollinger Bands, RSI, along with building basic strategies based on some of these strategies.

BACKTESTING AND FORWARD-TESTING

Here you'll refine the process of performing a back-test. The effects of adjusting various parameters within the code, and forward testing of your strategies. Here you'll also learn some of the pitfalls of algorithmic trading in TradingView such as indicator repainting and how to overcome these.

ALGORITHMIC TRADING STRATEGIES

Here you'll be provided with over 15 basic and advanced ready-made trading strategies for you to learn from and adapt to assist with the develop of your own bespoke trading strategy.

STRATEGY ASSIGNMENT

Candidates will complete the programme with an assignment showcasing the skills developed through strategy development, back test and forward testing phases of the programme.

LIVE TRADING

Apply your algorithmic trading strategy on the Alphachain Traders funded accounts whilst adhering to our risk-management guidelines.