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Overall, the experience was great with Cameron. I can read the material ahead of time. I want to focus on all the extras that gives Futures traders an edge. Cameron covered order flow and volume pr... See more
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Trading academy is awesome. I beat myself up for not knowing this sooner. The facility is really clean and the staff are super welcoming not just the first day boy everyday you step in that facility.... See more
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My knowledge has increased exponentially in area of trading stocks and futures. The instructors get right down to the basics and will explain everything so anyone can understand. If you’re not unders... See more
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Trading Academy provides education for people who want to understand stock trading, options trading, futures trading, forex trading, and crypto trading. Our proprietary Core Strategy offers a structured framework to help learners analyze markets and make informed decisions. For over 25 years, more than 85,000 students have taken our classes. Whether you’re exploring how to buy stocks, how to trade options, how to short a stock, or how to invest in crypto, our courses emphasize practical techniques, terminology, and risk awareness. Instruction is available at more than ten education centers across the U.S., as well as internationally in Dubai, with additional online access through a comprehensive student portal and mobile app supported by over sixty instructors. Students gain exposure to a wide range of market topics, including how to buy and sell stocks, use stock trading simulators, understand stock profit calculators, and navigate premarket and after-hours trading sessions. In options trading, students learn what options are, how to trade calls and puts, and explore core concepts such as theta and delta while using simulated environments to apply lessons safely. Futures education covers what futures contracts are, how to trade futures responsibly, and how to interpret trading hours and platform features. Forex instruction helps learners understand what forex trading is, how the forex market operates, and how to use tools like position-size and profit calculators. In crypto education, students examine what cryptocurrency is, how to buy and store it safely, where to trade it, and how to use crypto trading platforms, exchanges, and profit calculators. Across all programs, learners also study topics such as platform evaluation, risk management fundamentals, AI-assisted trading tools, and paper trading for practice. Courses are intended for educational purposes only. Trading and investing involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. Trading Academy is not a broker, dealer, or investment adviser.
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- Discover how you can learn to trade alongside the Wall Street institutions, instead of against them. Get some great trading insights and learn about steps you can take to build your financial skills. When you attend, you’ll get access to our Tradetelligence Member Portal loaded with content and updated weekly.
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Always a breath of fresh air
Always a breath of fresh air — thoughtful perspectives, a true growth mindset, and learning rooted in real experience, practice, and clear next steps.
Deep gratitude to Spencer, Rob, Bobby, Kevin, the staff, participants, and students for creating such meaningful teaching moments and fostering a quality-driven mindset.
January 23, 2026
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Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! It means a great deal to our team to know that our Academy met your expectations. If there's ever anything we can do to support you further, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we're always here to help.
Nervous at first then fun then more confident confident
Exciting for me I've enjoyed watching stock now I have better understanding!
January 23, 2026
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Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! It means a great deal to our team to know that our Academy met your expectations. If there's ever anything we can do to support you further, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we're always here to help.
The instructor has a professional style…
The instructor has a professional style of teaching and he is always on. He allows everyone to ask questions, and he respectfully answered every questions.
I am impressed with the level of corporations and coordination by every employee's, they respects each other by allowing everyone to play their role.
I would like to take this time to appreciate the instructor and the management team of Trading Academy.
January 23, 2026
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Start learning to trade
I got what I wanted that is the basics of trading - core strategy. I feel a little bit more confident to start trading. Awesome materials. Good job Spenser, Robert, Mr Kelvin, other staff.
January 23, 2026
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Spencer was an excellent teacher who…
Spencer was an excellent teacher who helped me understand many concepts that I couldn’t grasp through YouTube tutorials and online scam books that promise guaranteed profits. The reality is that I needed this classroom learning to provide me with hands-on experience in the process. Thanks, Spence and Rob.
January 23, 2026
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Very thorough hands on learning process…
Very thorough hands on learning process with plenty of practice. Best program ever. Spencer is truly is a great instructor and very patient with our students. Rob, Kevin, Al, and every staff have been really helpful. I would recommend this trading program for anyone who is willing to learn and take trading to the next level. Plenty of resources!!!
January 23, 2026
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad to hear it was a positive one. Just know that Trading Academy is always here for you—whether you have a question, need support, or are ready to take the next step in your journey, we’ve got you.
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Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! It means a great deal to our team to know that our Academy met your expectations. If there's ever anything we can do to support you further, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we're always here to help.
Excellent work loved it
January 23, 2026
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It was awesome thanks to cam and the…aweson
It was awesome thanks to cam and the intire OTA staff
January 13, 2026
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Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! It means a great deal to our team to know that our Academy met your expectations. If there's ever anything we can do to support you further, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we're always here to help.
Futures - Order Flow, Volume Profile
Overall, the experience was great with Cameron. I can read the material ahead of time. I want to focus on all the extras that gives Futures traders an edge. Cameron covered order flow and volume profile, which is not a part of the textbook. Maybe in the future the curriculum could add these two elements. I'm looking forward to Cam offering a focus class on these 2 topics. I would recommend Cam to anyone taking an upcoming Futures class.
January 13, 2026
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Changing your life is up to you!
My knowledge has increased exponentially in area of trading stocks and futures. The instructors get right down to the basics and will explain everything so anyone can understand. If you’re not understanding some of the material they will go over it again one on one if need be, until you are confident you do get it. The tools and academic materials seem almost endless because they continually add more. Everything is available in a class structure, online distance video classes and ebook format for life, you just need to bring your will to learn it.
January 13, 2026
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Great experience
The teaching methods and the teacher, clean environment. Friendly staff too.
December 24, 2025
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Excellent orientation classes.
Excellent orientation classes.
Good Instructors, with excellent mastery of the content ( core strategy), calm environment for studies. I am satisfied with everything I learnt.
December 24, 2025
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad to hear it was a positive one. Just know that Trading Academy is always here for you—whether you have a question, need support, or are ready to take the next step in your journey, we’ve got you.
INSTRUCTOR SPENCER LEWIS, MINNEAPOLIS TRADING ACADEMY
My overall experience with Trading Academy, Minneapolis is both positive & good. That said, practice takes time. And time is mandatory to absorb the multiple learning resources the school provides. I did not grasp the full scope of CORE STRATEGY without time invested. Life gets in the way. But I’m so pleased to announce doing a LIVE IN-CENTER retake of CORE with instructor SPENCER LEWIS was awesome. This guy’s depth of knowledge, computer/technical savvy, real life stories & humor are off the charts (pardon the pun). Teaching beginners is not easy. The concept of CORE isn’t that tough … the correct steps to implement for consistent success is tough. Instructor SPENCER LEWIS caught all of my platform & clerical errors. He even offers a practice 30- TRADE review & follow-up tracking my progress coupled with open OFFICE HOURS every Tuesday for extra help. I can’t say enough good stuff about this guy … HE’S A KEEPER!! Fantastic financial asset programs with other Instructors as well. All in all, when you put in the time, you will definitely feel more empowered teaming with the TRADING ACADEMY.
December 19, 2025
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad to hear it was a positive one. Just know that Trading Academy is always here for you—whether you have a question, need support, or are ready to take the next step in your journey, we’ve got you.
The beginning of my financial journey
What made the experience so great? Definitely from beginning to end, all questions were answered. Slow and clear explanation of all steps, and making sure we were all on the page and point as we went through everything .Essentially no one was left behind. The outline of what’s next for us, on our new financial journey. And all the sources to reference for any in between times of classes.
December 19, 2025
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad to hear it was a positive one. Just know that Trading Academy is always here for you—whether you have a question, need support, or are ready to take the next step in your journey, we’ve got you.
Our instructor was very experienced and…
Our instructor was very experienced and made the training more simple than i had imagined. The environment was very comfortable for the training. I will recommend the training to anyone who wants to take a leap in their life.
December 19, 2025
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad to hear it was a positive one. Just know that Trading Academy is always here for you—whether you have a question, need support, or are ready to take the next step in your journey, we’ve got you.
I took my first class this week
I took my first class this week, I learned a lot. In 7 days, I learned how to read a chart and how to enter trades. I learned so much in 7 days starting from no knowledge. Spencer was a great teacher. He taught in an easy to digest way. The labs we did after every concept is a great way to make the info stick.
December 19, 2025
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad to hear it was a positive one. Just know that Trading Academy is always here for you—whether you have a question, need support, or are ready to take the next step in your journey, we’ve got you.
Class was very thorough on subject…
Class was very thorough on subject matter. Questions and discussion encouraged. Well presnted.
November 16, 2025
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to our team to know that our Academy meets your expectations.
If there's ever anything more we can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help!
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