Diploma in Psychology of Trading/Behavioural Finance

Course details

Diploma in Psychology of Trading and Behavioural Finance

Duration: 1 month

Assessment: One comprehensive practical assignment
Master the crucial psychological and behavioral aspects that influence trading decisions and market outcomes. This fully online, flexible diploma equips you to recognize, understand, and manage the emotional and cognitive biases that can impact your trading success, helping you trade with greater discipline, clarity, and confidence.

Course Modules and Key Learnings:

1. The Comprehensive MOT (Market-Organism-Trader) Model
   Explore this integrative model explaining the interaction between market movements, trader psychology, and external influences.
2. Technical Analysis Fundamentals
   Gain practical knowledge on interpreting candle charts, equity charts, and applying technical indicators critical for trading decisions.
3. Trading and Decision Diary
   Learn to maintain a disciplined journal for recording and reviewing your trades, decisions, emotional states, and outcomes to improve performance.
4. The Yerkes-Dodson Law of Arousal
   Understand how varying arousal levels affect performance under pressure and learn techniques to maintain optimal mental states during trading.
5. The Brain and Limbic System
   Investigate the neurological basis of decision-making, emotional responses, and how the limbic system influences risk-taking and fear in markets.
6. General and Trading-Specific Centering Triangles
   Practice mental centering techniques designed to enhance focus, emotional regulation, and cognitive balance during trading sessions.

Assessment:
You will demonstrate your ability to apply psychological insights and behavioral finance principles through one practical assignment focused on real-world trading scenarios and self-reflection tools. Students may begin their assignments immediately and complete the diploma flexibly upon submission.
 
  Updated on 31 July, 2025