Programs Designed for the
World's Financial Capitals.

Whether you are entering the markets for the first time or moving into institutional leadership, we have a program engineered to take you to the next stage of your trading career.

All Programs Foundational Advanced Institutional Executive Certifications
Foundational
Foundational · 12 Weeks

Foundations of Professional Trading

Our flagship entry-level program. Master market microstructure, technical analysis, and risk fundamentals across equities, FX, and derivatives.

  • Order books & microstructure
  • Technical analysis toolkit
  • Risk & position sizing
12Weeks FTS-FTCredential €1,200Tuition
Advanced
Advanced · 24 Weeks

Advanced Quantitative Strategies

Build systematic strategies using Python, backtesting frameworks, and modern portfolio theory — co-designed with quant funds.

  • Python & pandas for markets
  • Backtesting & walk-forward
  • Portfolio construction
24Weeks FTS-AQCredential €3,800Tuition
Institutional
Institutional · 18 Weeks

Institutional Trading & Markets

Deep dive into order flow, liquidity provision, institutional risk management, and regulatory frameworks across major markets.

  • Order flow & dark pools
  • Liquidity provision modelling
  • MiFID II, EMIR, Dodd-Frank
18Weeks FTS-ITCredential €4,500Tuition
Flagship
Flagship Diploma · 48 Weeks

Certified Professional Trader (CPT)

Our flagship one-year diploma. Covers every asset class, live desk training, capstone fund simulation, and placement pathway.

  • All asset classes covered
  • 12-week live desk rotation
  • Capstone fund simulation
48Weeks FTS-CPTDiploma €8,500Tuition
Specialist
Specialist · 16 Weeks

Risk Management & Compliance

Market risk, credit exposure, and regulatory compliance — aligned with Basel III and MiFID II frameworks.

  • VaR & stress testing
  • Credit & counterparty exposure
  • Basel III & MiFID II
16Weeks FTS-RMCredential €2,900Tuition
Executive
Executive · 6 Weeks

Executive Program in Global Markets

An intensive six-week executive course for senior professionals — cohort-based, with Frankfurt & Dubai residencies.

  • Cross-asset macro framework
  • Frankfurt + Dubai residencies
  • 24-person C-suite cohort
6Weeks FTS-EXExecutive €6,200Tuition
Flagship Diploma

Certified Professional Trader (CPT)
Full Curriculum

Our 48-week flagship diploma — a complete transformation from retail trader to desk-ready professional. Includes live trading floor residency and placement pathway.

48
Weeks
12
Modules
€8,500
Total Tuition
92%
Placement Rate
Program Roadmap

48 weeks · 12 module milestones

CPT program roadmap — 48 weeks 01 Foundations Wk 1–4 02 Technical Analysis Wk 5–8 03 Risk & Sizing Wk 9–12 04 Equities & ETFs Wk 13–16 05 FX Markets Wk 17–20 06 Rates & Credit Wk 21–24 07 Derivatives Wk 25–28 08 Options & Vol Wk 29–32 09 Algorithmic Wk 33–36 10 Desk Residency Wk 37–40 11 Capstone Fund Wk 41–44 12 Graduation Wk 45–48

48-week path · 12 module milestones · capstone culminates in graduation and placement pipeline.

01

Market Foundations & Microstructure

Weeks 1–4
  • Order book dynamics and tick-by-tick trading mechanics
  • Exchange architecture: NYSE, LSE, Xetra, Eurex, CBOE
  • Price discovery across lit, dark, and auction venues
  • Latency, colocation, and the modern market ecosystem
  • Regulatory context: MiFID II, Reg NMS, market abuse frameworks
02

Equities & Index Trading

Weeks 5–8
  • Single-stock analysis: fundamentals, flow, and positioning
  • Index futures: DAX, S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50 — execution and basis risk
  • ETF mechanics: creation/redemption and arbitrage
  • Sector rotation and macro overlays
  • Live equity desk simulation — 5 full trading sessions
03

Fixed Income & Rates

Weeks 9–12
  • Yield curve construction, bootstrapping, and interpolation
  • Government bonds: Bunds, Gilts, Treasuries — auctions and flows
  • Credit: investment grade, high yield, CDS and index products
  • Swaps, STIR futures, and interest rate derivatives
  • Central bank policy reading and positioning
04

Foreign Exchange

Weeks 13–16
  • Spot, forward, NDF, and FX swap structures
  • G10 vs. emerging market FX dynamics
  • Carry trade construction and unwinding
  • Central bank intervention — ECB, Fed, BoJ, SNB, PBoC
  • Real-time FX simulation across 14 currency pairs
05

Derivatives & Options Theory

Weeks 17–20
  • Black-Scholes, binomial, and numerical pricing methods
  • Volatility surfaces, skew, and term structure
  • Greeks: delta, gamma, vega, theta, rho — practical hedging
  • Structured products and exotic payoffs
  • Volatility arbitrage and dispersion strategies
06

Commodities & Energy Markets

Weeks 21–24
  • Crude oil, refined products, and natural gas market structure
  • Precious metals: physical, futures, and ETF channels
  • Agricultural commodities and seasonality
  • Carbon markets and emissions trading
  • Commodity curve trading and calendar spreads
07

Quantitative Methods & Python

Weeks 25–28
  • Statistical foundations: distributions, regression, time series
  • Python for traders: pandas, NumPy, SciPy, statsmodels
  • Backtesting frameworks: walk-forward validation and bias avoidance
  • Machine learning for alpha — with a strong warning on overfitting
  • Performance attribution and factor decomposition
08

Risk Management

Weeks 29–32
  • VaR, CVaR, and stress testing methodologies
  • Position sizing, Kelly criterion, and capital allocation
  • Counterparty and settlement risk
  • Liquidity risk and exit planning
  • Case study: major trading losses — LTCM, Barings, Archegos
09

Behavioral & Trading Psychology

Weeks 33–36
  • Cognitive biases in execution and position management
  • Journaling, performance review, and cohort critique sessions
  • Stress physiology and cognitive load in high-pressure execution
  • Building an institutional-grade trading routine
10

Regulatory Framework & Ethics

Weeks 37–40
  • EU MiFID II and MAR compliance workshops
  • US SEC, CFTC, and FINRA frameworks
  • UK FCA handbook and conduct standards
  • Market abuse: insider trading, spoofing, front-running
  • CFA Institute Code of Ethics
11

Live Desk Residency

Weeks 41–44
  • Four weeks on an FTS proprietary trading desk with institutional capital allocation
  • Real P&L responsibility with strict daily risk limits
  • Weekly one-on-one reviews with senior trader mentor
  • Risk committee defense and end-of-residency presentation
12

Capstone & Career Placement

Weeks 45–48
  • Capstone fund simulation: manage €500K virtual book over 4 weeks
  • One-on-one coaching with placement team
  • Technical interview prep for 340+ partner firms
  • Final thesis defense before faculty panel
  • Certification ceremony at Frankfurt campus
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The Learning Experience

What every FTS program includes.

Live Trading Simulation

Our proprietary platform streams real-time market data and lets students trade with no capital at risk — the same system used by 28 partner firms to onboard junior traders.

Case Studies from Real Books

Every module includes at least three anonymized case studies from our faculty's institutional careers — including trades that worked, and just as importantly, the ones that didn't.

Live Faculty Sessions

All programs — even fully online — include weekly live sessions with faculty. Record-and-replay, peer discussion forums, and office hours with TAs every day.

Research Library Access

Full access to FTS Research Institute publications, Bloomberg terminal rotations, and institutional research from 40+ investment bank partners.

Cohort Community

Study alongside 40–120 classmates from 25+ countries. Graduates join the Alumni Network — an active, career-long community with monthly city chapters and annual reunions.

Industry Credentials

Every completed program earns CPD/CPE credits recognized by CFA, CFP, FRM, and CAIA. Digital certificates include blockchain-backed verification.

Next Cohort · September 2026

Spaces fill quickly.
Applications open year-round.

Secure your seat in the next intake. Our admissions team can help you choose the right program for your background and goals.

Prof. Klaus Richter
Virtual Admissions Guide · Dean of Studies
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