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Credentials That
Open Trading Floors.

Every FTS credential is accredited by IACBE, recognized by 180+ partner institutions, and includes blockchain-backed digital verification. Your certification follows you everywhere.

Our Credentials

Five professional certifications.
One flagship diploma.

FT
FTS-FT · Professional Certificate

Foundations of Trading

Demonstrates mastery of market microstructure, technical analysis, and risk fundamentals across equities, FX, and derivatives markets.

12 weeksProgram length
180+ CPD hrsRecognized
Level 4EQF Equivalent
AQ
FTS-AQ · Professional Certificate

Advanced Quantitative Strategies

Certifies competency in systematic strategy development, Python-based backtesting, and quantitative risk modeling aligned with fund industry standards.

24 weeksProgram length
360+ CPD hrsRecognized
Level 6EQF Equivalent
IT
FTS-IT · Professional Certificate

Institutional Trading & Markets

Validates expertise in order flow analysis, liquidity provision, and institutional-grade risk management across global markets.

18 weeksProgram length
270+ CPD hrsRecognized
Level 6EQF Equivalent
RM
FTS-RM · Professional Certificate

Risk Management & Compliance

Credentials alignment with Basel III and MiFID II frameworks. Recognized by regulators across 26 jurisdictions for continuing education credit.

16 weeksProgram length
240+ CPD hrsRecognized
Level 6EQF Equivalent
EX
FTS-EX · Executive Certificate

Executive Program in Global Markets

A senior-level credential for practicing professionals. Includes Frankfurt and Dubai campus residencies and cohort-based peer learning.

6 weeksProgram length
90+ CPD hrsRecognized
Level 7EQF Equivalent
CPT
FTS-CPT · Flagship Diploma

Certified Professional Trader

Our flagship credential. 48-week institutional-grade diploma covering every asset class, live desk residency, and capstone fund simulation.

48 weeksProgram length
720+ CPD hrsRecognized
Level 7EQF Equivalent
Your Credential

A digital certificate that
travels with your career.

Every FTS graduate receives both a ceremonial parchment certificate and a blockchain-backed digital credential. Employers, regulators, and universities can verify authenticity in seconds using our secure portal.

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    Tamper-proof digital verification
    Blockchain-anchored credential hashes, independently auditable.
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    LinkedIn and Credly integrated
    Add your credential to professional profiles with a single click.
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    Multilingual certificate issuance
    Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Mandarin.
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    Lifetime validity
    Certifications do not expire. CPD renewal is optional and available on demand.
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FRANKFURT TRADING SCHOOL
ANNO MMVII
This is to certify that
Marcus Klein
has successfully completed the requirements of the
Certified Professional Trader
FTS-CPT Diploma · Class of 2026
E. Vogel
DEAN OF FACULTY
SEAL
H. Weiss
PRESIDENT
Credential Gallery

Every FTS credential, crafted like a keepsake.

F FRANKFURT TRADING SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE Foundations of Trading FTS-FT · 12 WEEKS E. Vogel · Dean CERT ID · 0x7f9e…a24b
Q FRANKFURT TRADING SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE Advanced Quantitative FTS-AQ · 24 WEEKS Y. Tanaka · Chair CERT ID · 0x8c24…b19f
F FRANKFURT TRADING SCHOOL FLAGSHIP DIPLOMA Certified Professional Trader FTS-CPT · 48 WEEKS E. Vogel K. Richter DEAN PRESIDENT CERT ID · 0x7f9e2bc8a24b
I FRANKFURT TRADING SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE Institutional Trading FTS-IT · 18 WEEKS R. Malhotra · Director CERT ID · 0xa91d…5e72
R FRANKFURT TRADING SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE Risk & Compliance FTS-RM · 16 WEEKS C. Laurent · Professor CERT ID · 0x3b84…9de1
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Cryptographic credential hash

On-chain
  • Every FTS credential is anchored on a public Ethereum-compatible chain
  • Hash: 0x7f9e2bc8a24b3f017e5e8d0ce1f4b52ea7d6c0b9
  • Tampering invalidates verification — credential authenticity is mathematically enforced
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QR verification strip

Scan-to-verify
  • Every printed certificate carries a unique QR code linking to the public verification page
  • Verification response: holder name, credential, issuance date, chain-anchored hash, issuing campus
  • Employers can bookmark the verification URL for future audit
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Dean's signature & seal

Analog proof
  • Each diploma is countersigned by the Dean of Faculty and the President, in ink on archival stock
  • Embossed gold FTS seal, registered with the Amtsgericht Frankfurt
  • The physical artifact is archived in the FTS registrar and mailed to the student within 30 days of graduation
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Credential metadata

JSON-LD
  • Machine-readable Open Badges v3.0 JSON-LD metadata attached to every credential
  • Compatible with LinkedIn, Credly, and enterprise HR pipelines
  • Includes full module list, examiner names, and CPD hours earned
Verification Portal

Verify an FTS Certificate

Enter a credential ID to verify authenticity. Our system queries the blockchain registry and returns issuance details within seconds.

Institutional verification API available for employers and regulators.
Contact verify@frankfurttradingschool.com

Where Our Credentials Are Recognized

180+ institutions across three continents.

CFA Institute
University Affiliate · CPD Provider
GARP
FRM Continuing Education
CISI
Aligned Curriculum · UK
EFPA Europe
European Financial Planner
FINRA
Partner Institution · USA
BaFin
Germany Financial Regulator
MAS Singapore
Approved Training Provider
DFSA Dubai
Recognized CPE Provider
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