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Course details
Derivatives and Alternative Investments Specialist DiplomaDuration: 6 months
Assessment: One comprehensive practical assignment
Advance your expertise in financial derivatives and alternative investment instruments with this prestigious, internationally recognized diploma. This fully online and flexible program prepares you to understand and engage professionally in derivatives markets, including futures, options, swaps, and alternative assets such as commodities. The course emphasizes practical applications of risk management and investment strategies relevant to specialists in these dynamic financial fields.
Course Modules and Key Learnings:
- Derivative Markets and Instruments
Gain a comprehensive overview of derivative products, their market structures, and participants. - Forward Markets and Contracts
Learn the characteristics, uses, and pricing of forward contracts in various asset classes. - Futures Markets and Contracts
Understand futures contract specifications, trading mechanisms, valuation, and hedging applications. - Option Markets and Contracts
Explore option types, payoff structures, pricing fundamentals, and trading strategies. - Swap Markets and Contracts
Study different types of swaps (interest rate, currency, commodity) and their risk management uses. - Risk Management Applications of Option Strategies
Apply options to manage portfolio risk, including hedging and speculative techniques. - Alternative Investments
Discover investment opportunities outside traditional stocks and bonds, focusing on commodities, private equity, and other alternative asset classes. - Investing in Commodities
Learn the dynamics of commodity markets, types of commodities, and strategies for commodity investment.
Your mastery of the course will be demonstrated through a single practical assignment integrating theoretical knowledge with real-world applications in derivatives and alternative investments. You may start your assignment immediately after enrollment and complete the diploma flexibly upon submission.
Updated on 31 July, 2025
Eligibility / Requirements
There are no requirements to be fulfilled even though a certain math understanding would be an advantage.
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Derivatives Specialist , Alternative Investment Consultant , Analyst – Alternative AssetsAbout City of London College of Economics
City of London College of Economics (COLCE) is a recognized educational institution offering affordable, accredited online courses for vocational and academic growth. Our programs are self-paced for your convenience and designed with a practical focus, meeting high-quality and compliance standards (DSG, ISO 27001). We support learners worldwide in enhancing their career opportunities through comprehensive knowledge in economics, management, and related fields. COLCE is listed in the UK Government Register of Verified Learning Providers (Reference Number: 10089366) and accredited by the British Government, UKRLP, as well as the Association of Colleges and Business Schools (Certificate Serial Number: ACBS/COLCE/011525NF).
