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    22+ Lessons

    Free Fundamental Trading Course

    Learn to trade like institutional traders. 22+ lessons covering central bank analysis, COT data, bank research interpretation, and our complete 5-step confluence method.

    22+ lessons 6 modules Included free

    Who This Course Is For

    Whether you're starting out or already profitable, this course adds the institutional edge.

    The Beginner

    You know the basics of forex but rely on YouTube signals or indicator-based strategies. You want to understand WHY markets move, not just react to patterns. This course teaches you the institutional perspective from scratch.

    The Technical Trader

    You already have chart-reading skills and a working strategy. But you want to add macro context to improve conviction and avoid trading against institutional flow. This course adds the 'why' to your 'when'.

    The Prop Firm Trader

    You trade funded accounts and need consistency. Random signals and indicator-based entries won't pass challenges reliably. This methodology provides the structured, high-probability approach prop firms reward.

    Course Modules

    1

    Understanding Macro Fundamentals

    4 lessons • Related: Central Banks

    Preview Available
    What drives currency markets
    GDP, inflation & employment data
    How economic cycles affect forex
    Reading economic calendars
    2

    Central Bank Policy Analysis

    4 lessons • Related: Central Bank Tracker

    Preview Available
    Hawkish vs dovish explained
    Interest rate cycles & forex
    Policy divergence trading
    Forward guidance interpretation
    3

    Reading Investment Bank Research

    3 lessons • Related: Bank Research

    Members Only
    Anatomy of a bank research note
    Identifying consensus vs contrarian views
    Filtering noise from actionable insight
    4

    COT Report Mastery

    3 lessons • Related: COT Report Guide

    Members Only
    Understanding trader categories
    Net positioning analysis
    Using COT for timing entries
    5

    Retail Sentiment & Contrarian Trading

    3 lessons • Related: Retail Positioning

    Members Only
    Why retail traders lose
    Reading sentiment data
    Contrarian confirmation signals
    6

    The 5-Step Confluence Method

    5 lessons • Related: Methodology

    Members Only
    Putting all 5 steps together
    Real trade walkthroughs
    Risk management framework
    Position sizing for prop firms
    Building your daily routine

    Module Previews

    Module 1: Understanding Macro Fundamentals

    Lesson 1: Why Currency Markets Move — Understand that forex is fundamentally driven by capital flows, which are driven by interest rate differentials between economies. This is the most important concept in macro trading.
    Lesson 2: The Big Three — GDP, Inflation & Employment — How to interpret the three key economic indicators that influence central bank decisions. Learn to read data releases and understand market expectations vs reality.
    Lesson 3: Economic Cycles & Forex — How expansion, peak, contraction, and trough phases affect monetary policy and currency strength. Where are we in the cycle right now?
    Lesson 4: Reading the Economic Calendar — Practical guide to identifying which data releases matter, when they're released, and how to prepare for high-impact events like NFP and CPI.

    Module 2: Central Bank Policy Analysis

    Lesson 1: Hawkish vs Dovish Explained — What these terms really mean, how to identify central bank bias from official statements, and why this determines the direction of currencies for months.
    Lesson 2: Interest Rate Cycles — How rate hike and cut cycles create multi-month trends in currency pairs. Historical examples showing how the USD strengthened during the 2022-2024 Fed hiking cycle.
    Lesson 3: Policy Divergence Trading — The core strategy: trading the GAP between two central banks' policies. When one is hawkish and the other dovish, capital flows create directional moves.
    Lesson 4: Forward Guidance — How to read between the lines of central bank communications. Markets move on expectations, not decisions. Learn to anticipate what comes next.

    Deep dive: Central Bank Policy Tracker

    Student Learning Roadmap

    Complete the course in 4 weeks at 20-30 minutes per day.

    Week 1

    Macro Fundamentals & Central Banks

    Modules 1-2

    Build your macro foundation. Learn what drives currencies and how to read central bank policy.

    Week 2

    Bank Research & COT Data

    Modules 3-4

    Learn to read institutional research and positioning data. Understand where 'smart money' is flowing.

    Week 3

    Sentiment & The Full Method

    Modules 5-6

    Master contrarian sentiment analysis and put all 5 steps together in the confluence method.

    Week 4

    Apply to Real Markets

    Live Application

    Follow our daily analysis and apply the methodology to live markets alongside our trade setups.

    What This Course Doesn't Cover

    Transparency about what we DON'T teach — so you know exactly what to expect.

    Scalping / Day Trading

    Our methodology targets swing trades aligned with multi-week macro themes. We don't teach 1-minute chart scalping or high-frequency approaches.

    Indicator-Based Strategies

    No RSI divergences, MACD crossovers, or moving average systems. We teach fundamental analysis that tells you WHY to trade, not just when a line crosses.

    Get-Rich-Quick Methods

    No '10x your account in a week' nonsense. This is a serious methodology used by institutional traders. It requires patience, discipline, and continuous learning.

    This Course vs Paid Alternatives

    Typical Forex Course

    • 💰 £200–£2,000 one-time or monthly
    • 📊 Technical analysis focused
    • 📉 No institutional research access
    • 🚫 No ongoing trade setups
    • ❌ No community support

    PropFirmScan Course

    • ✅ £4.99/mo (7 days free)
    • ✅ Fundamental + institutional approach
    • ✅ Daily research from 30+ banks included
    • ✅ Live trade setups with reasoning
    • ✅ Private Discord community

    Key Takeaways

    • 22+ lessons covering everything from macro basics to the complete 5-step confluence method. No prior fundamental analysis experience needed.
    • Each module maps to a research subpage — learn the theory in the course, see it applied live in our daily analysis.
    • Complete the course in ~4 weeks at 20-30 minutes per day. Apply concepts to real markets from Week 1.
    • This is NOT a typical indicator-based course. It teaches institutional-grade fundamental analysis — the same approach used by bank traders.
    • Included free with your £4.99/month membership. No upsells, no hidden fees, no 'advanced tier' behind another paywall.

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    Key Takeaways

    • →20+ lessons covering macro fundamentals, bank research, COT data, sentiment analysis, and the full 5-step method.
    • →Designed for beginners, technical traders, and prop firm traders — start from any level.
    • →Complete the course in 4 weeks at 20-30 minutes per day with structured learning path.
    • →Included free with membership at £4.99/month — no separate course fee.