Precious Metals Specialist Diploma

Course details

Precious Metals Specialist Diploma

Duration: 7 months

Assessment: One comprehensive practical assignment
Become a knowledgeable and skilled precious metals specialist with this comprehensive diploma designed to provide deep understanding and practical expertise in investing, trading, and managing precious metals assets. This fully online, flexible program covers a broad spectrum of metals including gold, silver, platinum, palladium, uranium, and base metals, preparing you for various roles in metal trading, investment advisory, and market analysis.

Course Modules and Key Learnings:

1. Overview of Precious Metals
   Study key properties, uses, and market dynamics of gold, silver, platinum, palladium, uranium, and relevant base metals.
2. Buying and Investing in Precious Metals
   Learn practical methods for buying metals directly, purchasing numismatic coins, and investing via mutual funds, ETFs, mining stocks, and futures markets.
3. Derivatives and Options
   Understand how to trade options and futures on precious metals to hedge risk or speculate.
4. Trading Approaches and Broker Selection
   Explore strategies for choosing a trading approach suitable to your goals and how to find and use a professional broker effectively.
5. Technical Analysis for Precious Metals
   Master basic and advanced charting techniques and technical indicators relevant for trading metals markets.
6. Taxation and Regulatory Rules for Investors and Traders
   Gain awareness of tax obligations, trading regulations, and compliance requirements specific to precious metals trading.
7. Risk Management
   Learn methods to limit risk in precious metals investment and trading, including diversification and protective strategies.
8. Resources and Tools
   Identify solid websites and resources valuable for gold and precious metals investors to stay informed and make better decisions.
9. Market Trends and Profit Strategies
   Understand how to profit from major market moves by analyzing trends, geopolitical influences, and economic indicators.

Legal and Industry Context:
To operate professionally in precious metals trading or brokering, knowledge of licensing and regulatory compliance is essential in many jurisdictions. Dealers frequently must register under Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and may require specific brokerage licenses to trade precious metals futures or offer investment advice. Additionally, professional certifications in commodities trading, such as the Series 3 license in the US or certifications related to commodities and derivatives, are often recommended.

Assessment:
Your practical skills and application of precious metals knowledge will be evaluated through one assignment designed to simulate real-world scenarios in metals investment and trading. Students can begin their assignments immediately and complete the diploma flexibly upon submission.
 
  Updated on 31 July, 2025