Forex Basics (Beginner)
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About Course
“Forex Basics (Beginner)” is your practical introduction to the foreign exchange market. You’ll learn how currency pairs work, what pips and lots mean, when the market is most active, and how to place trades responsibly. By the end, you’ll be able to read a simple chart, use a basic trading plan, and manage risk like a beginner pro.
What Will You Learn?
✅ Understand currency pairs, quotes, pips, lots, and leverage
✅ Know the major sessions (London/NY/Asia) and why volatility matters
✅ Read candlesticks and basic price movement
✅ Place demo trades (market, stop, limit) with correct lot size
✅ Use a simple risk rule (1–2%) and set stop-loss/take-profit
✅ Follow a basic trading plan and track progress.
Course Content
📘 Module 1 — Introduction to Forex Trading
Understand what Forex is, who trades it, and how the global currency market functions. Explore the purpose of currency trading and what makes Forex the most liquid market in the world.
💱 Module 2 — Currency Pairs, Pips & Quotes
Learn how currency pairs work, what “pips,” “lots,” and “spreads” mean, and how to calculate your potential profit or loss based on market movement.
📊 Module 3 — Market Structure & Trading Sessions
Discover how Forex charts are structured, how to recognize trends, and the differences between trading sessions such as London, New York, and Tokyo.
📈 Module 4 — Basic Technical & Fundamental Analysis
Introduction to chart reading, candlesticks, and simple technical indicators. Learn how news and economic data affect currency movement and how to combine both analyses in trading.
🧭 Module 5 — Managing Risk & Building a Trading Plan
Understand the importance of risk management, stop-loss placement, and position sizing. Learn to build a realistic trading plan and daily trading routine.
🧠 Final Assessment — Forex Basics Quiz
Test your knowledge of Forex fundamentals with a short quiz covering all modules. Designed to reinforce key concepts before moving on to advanced trading topics.
