Module 1: Getting into the Stock Market
Topic 1: Discuss the benefits of share trading and explain how you can profit from the share market
Topic 2: Use basic share trading terminology
Topic 3: Interpret the basics of the share pages that are provided in Australian newspapers
Topic 4: Explain the role of the Australian Stock Exchange
Topic 5: Explain the role of a share broker
Topic 6: Discuss how to buy and sell shares
Topic 7: Set up an account with a share broker

Module 2: The 7 Secret Keys to Share Trading
Topic 1: Describe the Seven Secret Keys to share trading
Topic 2: Discuss the common mistakes people make in share trading
Topic 3: Explain the importance of:

• having a financial plan
• employing risk management strategies
• trading with the trend
• avoiding buy and hold
• having a share selection strategy
• trading only liquid shares
• having a trading plan

Module 3: Trading: What to Buy? When to Sell?
Topic 1: Understand the importance of using a proven criteria for stock selection
Topic 2: Analyse sectors for performing shares
Topic 3: Explain the basis of when to buy sell shares
Topic 4: Use an entry checklist to evaluate a good buy
Topic 5: Recognised basic trading charts

Module 4: When to Buy Shares?
Topic 1: Understand the importance of timing of entry to maximise the upside and minimise the downside
Topic 2: Understand the basics of charting
Topic 3: Interpret a chart for timing entry
Topic 4: Discuss the best time to buy shares

Module 5: Advanced Charting
Topic 1: Understand the difference between the Fundamental Investor and the Technical Trader
Topic 2: Read and interpret point and figure charts
Topic 3: Read and interpret line charts and OHLC charts
Topic 4: Determine the sentiment towards a share by using candlestick charts
Topic 5: Understand support and resistance levels in chart patterns
Topic 6: Measure share trends by using moving averages
Topic 7: Track market momentum using Stochastic Oscillator
Topic 8: Set a stop loss order to limit potential loss

Module 6: Establishing Your Trading Plan
Topic 1: State your objectives as a trader
Topic 2: Use your objectives to understand your risk profile
Topic 3: Understand the benefits of a Trading Plan
Topic 4: Use the six steps to formulate your own Trading Plan
Topic 5: Implement an exit strategy

Module 7: Shares, Futures, Options, CFDs, Indices
Topic 1: Understand the benefits of different trading vehicles
Topic 2: Understand the risks of different trading vehicles
Topic 3: Differentiate between trading in the present and trading in the future
Topic 4: Use a mix of trading vehicles to suit you
Topic 5: Implement your own strategy to trade a variety of vehicles

Module 8: Becoming a Professional Trader
Topic 1: Clarify your financial objectives
Topic 2: Understand what type of an investor you are—low, medium or high risk
Topic 3: Research different areas of income you have to use for trading in shares
Topic 4: Explain the 3 Ms of trading success
Topic 5: Get started in the stock market