Curriculum Architecture • Module 20

Practical Trading Roadmap

A sequential 6-level developmental roadmap guiding learners from zero initial knowledge to institutional market literacy, objective execution playbooks, multi-asset specialization, and quantitative capital protection.

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Level 1: Beginner Foundations

Market architecture, pair mechanics, quotation arithmetic, orders, and basic risk.

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Module 1•8 Hours Study•6 Core Classes

Forex Foundations & Market Architecture

Core currency mechanics, global OTC networks, and execution mathematics.

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Module Scope & Objective

Module 1 introduces absolute beginners to the decentralized $7.5 trillion/day foreign exchange market. Learners master how currencies are quoted in pairs, standard vs mini vs micro lots, nominal pip values, execution bridges, spread costs, margin mechanics, order classifications, and trading session schedules.

Key Syllabus Topics

Global OTC market architecture and decentralized dealer networks

Major, Minor, and Exotic currency pair classification

Base currency vs Quote currency mechanics

Pips, pipettes, lot sizes, and contract specifications

Bid, Ask, spread costs, and market liquidity depth

Leverage, margin requirements, free margin, and margin calls

Market orders, limit orders, stop orders, and protective stops

Long and short positions and counterparty mechanics

Broker execution models: STP, ECN, and Dealing Desks

Continuous 24-hour global trading sessions and liquidity overlaps

Spot forex vs futures, CFDs, and currency derivatives

Economic calendar fundamentals and interest rate release basics

Target Learning Competencies:

•Calculate exact nominal pip values across 4-decimal and JPY pairs.
•Determine required margin and leverage limits for any contract volume.
•Execute market, limit, and stop orders with protective stops accurately.
•Navigate global session overlaps to avoid illiquid or high-spread hours.

Prerequisites: None. Designed for learners with zero prior financial market experience.

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Module 2•6 Hours Study•4 Core Classes

Reading Charts & Candlestick Anatomy

Visualizing price flow across timeframes, chart scales, and OHLC data.

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