Beginner
Level 1
Beginner

Forex 101: From Zero to Literate Trader

AD Patrickson AD Patrickson
Overview
Curriculum
  • 12 Sections
  • 116 Lessons
  • 3 Quizzes
  • 1h Duration
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Course Objective & Outcome
2 Lessons
  1. Course Goal
  2. Course Outcome
Module 1: What Forex Really Is (And What It Is NOT)
10 Lessons
  1. Module objective
  2. What Is Forex? (The Simplest Real Explanation)
  3. Why the Forex Market Exists
  4. Who Trades Forex (And Why You Are the Smallest Player)
  5. What Forex Trading Actually Means
  6. What Forex Is NOT (Destroying the Myths)
  7. Trading vs Investing vs Gambling
  8. What Success in Forex Actually Looks Like
  9. Module 1 Summary — What You Should Now Understand
  10. Audio Lesson
Module 2 — How Money Is Really Made (And Lost) in Forex
12 Lessons
  1. Module objective
  2. The Biggest Lie Beginners Believe
  3. Why Most Traders Lose Money
  4. Understanding Wins, Losses, and Expectancy
  5. The Role of Probability (Thinking Like a Trader)
  6. Why Win Rate Alone Means Nothing
  7. Risk: The One Thing You Actually Control
  8. The Silent Killer: Overtrading
  9. Losses Are Not the Enemy
  10. What a Professional Trader Actually Focuses On
  11. Module 2 Summary — What You Should Now Understand
  12. Audio Lesson
Module 3 — Understanding the Forex Market Mechanics
12 Lessons
  1. Module objective
  2. Why Currencies Are Traded in Pairs
  3. Major, Minor, and Exotic Currency Pairs
  4. How Price Moves in the Forex Market
  5. Understanding Pips: Measuring Price Movement
  6. Lots: How Trade Size Is Defined
  7. Spreads: The Hidden Cost of Trading
  8. Swaps and Overnight Positions
  9. Trading Sessions and Market Activity
  10. Volatility: Opportunity and Risk
  11. Module 3 Summary — Market Literacy Achieved
  12. Audio Lesson
MODULE 4 — Brokers, Platforms & the Reality of the Forex Industry
12 Lessons
  1. Module objective
  2. What Is a Forex Broker?
  3. How Forex Brokers Make Money
  4. Broker Models Explained Simply
  5. Slippage, Execution & Hidden Disadvantages
  6. Regulation: What It Protects and What It Doesn’t
  7. Trading Platforms: Tools, Not Magic
  8. Common Broker Traps Beginners Fall Into
  9. How to Choose a Broker Intelligently
  10. Your Responsibility as a Trader
  11. Module 4 Summary — Industry Awareness Achieved
  12. Video lesson
Module 5 — Scams, Gurus & Social Media Traps
12 Lessons
  1. Module objective
  2. Why Forex Attracts Scams
  3. The Psychology Behind Forex Scams
  4. The Most Common Forex Scams Explained
  5. Fake Results, Screenshots & Lifestyle Marketing
  6. Why Most “Gurus” Are Not Traders
  7. The Danger of Copying Trades
  8. Red Flags Every Trader Must Know
  9. What Real Trading Education Looks Like
  10. Protecting Your Capital and Your Mindset
  11. Module 5 Summary — Scam Awareness Achieved
  12. Video lesson
Module 6 — Trading Psychology: Mastering Yourself Before the Market
11 Lessons
  1. Module objective
  2. Why Trading Feels So Emotional
  3. Fear: The First Emotional Trap
  4. Greed: The Silent Account Killer
  5. Ego and the Need to Be Right
  6. Revenge Trading and Emotional Spirals
  7. Why Discipline Beats Motivation
  8. Boredom, Overconfidence, and Overtrading
  9. Building Emotional Control in Trading
  10. The Trader’s Mental Framework
  11. Module 6 Summary — Psychological Readiness Achieved
Module 7 — Risk Management & Capital Survival
11 Lessons
  1. Module objective
  2. Why Risk Management Comes Before Strategy
  3. What Risk Actually Means in Trading
  4. Why Small Losses Are a Sign of Skill
  5. Position Sizing: Controlling Damage
  6. Leverage: Tool or Weapon
  7. Drawdowns and Recovery Reality
  8. Risk per Trade: The Survival Rule
  9. Risk Limits and Trading Rules
  10. The Goal Is Survival, Not Riches
  11. Module 7 Summary — Capital Protection Achieved
Module 8 — Demo Trading the Right Way
11 Lessons
  1. Module objective
  2. What a Demo Account Is Really For
  3. Why Most Beginners Fail at Demo Trading
  4. Setting Up a Demo Account Properly
  5. What to Practice on Demo (And What to Avoid)
  6. The Importance of a Trading Journal
  7. Measuring Progress the Right Way
  8. How Long to Stay on Demo
  9. Transitioning Mindset from Demo to Live Trading
  10. Demo Trading as Skill Development, Not Entertainment
  11. Module 8 Summary — Practice with Purpose Achieved
Module 9 — Choosing Your Trading Path & Planning the Next Step
11 Lessons
  1. Module objective
  2. Why There Is No Single “Best” Way to Trade
  3. Overview of Common Trading Styles
  4. Matching Trading Style to Your Lifestyle
  5. Understanding Timeframes Without Confusion
  6. Realistic Expectations for Progress
  7. Capital Expectations and Account Growth Reality
  8. Education Path: What to Learn Next
  9. When to Consider Live Trading
  10. Walking Away Is Also a Win
  11. Module 9 Summary — Direction and Clarity Achieved
Final Module — Reality Check & The Trader’s Code
11 Lessons
  1. Module objective
  2. What Forex Can Realistically Offer
  3. What Forex Cannot Give You
  4. The Truth About Time and Skill Development
  5. Why Most Traders Ultimately Fail
  6. The Role of Responsibility in Trading
  7. The Trader’s Code
  8. Walking Away Is a Valid Decision
  9. If You Choose to Continue
  10. Final Reflection — What You Now Possess
  11. Course Closing Statement
FOREX 101 — Assessment & Certification
1 Lesson3 Quizzes
  1. Assessment Philosophy & Structure
  2. Layer 1 - Module Quizzes
  3. Layer 2 - Practical reasoning test
  4. Final Certification Exam

Most beginners lose money before they even understand what they are doing. Forex 101 is the reset button — the course that tells you the truth before the market teaches you the hard way. You will learn how the market actually works, how brokers earn, how regulation protects you, how leverage can destroy you, and how to avoid evolving into liquidity for smarter traders. If you want to trade without becoming a victim, this is where you start.

Enter as a beginner, exit as a safe, informed, scam-proof trader ready for real learning.

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