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The Core Strategy class is well structured and taught by Scott who is such an experienced teacher! My student advisor Bridget has been so helpful. I learned something new every day. I surprised mysel... See more
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Trading Academy thought me something I never thought possible to trade. Their company focuses solely on strategy for the students to succeed in their trading career. They break the courses down to the... See more
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Amazing day of learning Options trading with Mark! An absolutely GREAT INSTRUCTOR! This is the most knowledgeable group of instructors that I have ever been around. I never fail to learn something new... 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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This is my second class in the program
This is my second class in the program. This time is for Futures trading and I have nothing good to say about my investment, in learning trading with an instructor that was on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange trading futures (Craig Weil).
August 28, 2025
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Great training and Instructors
Great training; great facility, great instructors, and great student support.
August 28, 2025
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Great investment in your financial education
Great education on trading different stock markets that you won't get anywhere else. Lifetime access to all the classes. Fantastic experienced instructors and plenty of student - teacher interaction. Great overall investment in your financial education
August 28, 2025
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Futures course
A comprehensive course based on a powerful Core strategy foundation. Instructor is highly experienced and excellent transmitting his knowledge..
August 28, 2025
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A learning place
A learning place, just come and calm yourself, first unlearn all your trading skills prior the lessons and then learn from OTA. You will fulfill your goals with a great deal..!
August 28, 2025
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Trading would be great for beginners as well as the experienced!
It is a great class! A lot to learn but well worth it!
August 28, 2025
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Scottsdale option class review
Just took options in Scottsdale…Being new to trading…Marc Schlichting was an incredible instructor that made the strategies easy to understand. Extremely knowledgeable on option trading. Love Bridget and Brandon, (student support) that made it less intimidating. Would highly recommend all day long!
August 7, 2025
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Professional options trader course definitely very knowledgeable…
Marc is definitely very knowledgeable about option strategies and I was able to tap into that wealth of knowledge.
His delivery was professionally detailed to our needs with tons of examples to carry us comfortably along.
August 7, 2025
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The Core Strategy Class was great
The Core Strategy Class was great. I learned so much about trading stocks. The instructor Scott was very knowledgeable and thorough.
July 25, 2025
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The three-day class was exceptional…
The three-day class was exceptional with lots of information and a great instructor. Jenafer, the enrollment specialist was very professional and answered all my questions. Great people, great organization!
July 13, 2025
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Very good school
Very good school. I take the class a million times and always learn something new. I will probably come here every day for the rest of my life .. my favorite teachers are Scott for core and Craig for futures
July 10, 2025
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The teacher for the 3 day class was…
The teacher for the 3 day class was funny and made the class interesting. He lives locally in scottsdale. I learned so much enough to realize I knew nothing but wanted to learn more..
June 1, 2025
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The instructors and staff are cordial…
The instructors and staff are cordial and knowledgeable of trading and the markets. Well done!
June 26, 2025
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I knew nothing about the subject matter…
I knew nothing about the subject matter and I signed up for the class. my experience has been fabulous. The instructor, and format, the visuals, permanent online resources that are available,The personal help, ability to recycle the materials forever I have no more room to tell you about all the wonderful things get disappointed it's fabulous
June 19, 2025
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So far so good
So far so good! I’m still brand new in the process. Will come back and update my review after a few months
June 19, 2025
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Amazing class..
June 19, 2025
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The Staff are very supportive
June 19, 2025
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