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Programme selection depends on your current knowledge base and objectives, not time spent watching charts.

Market Foundations suits individuals with minimal or no forex exposure. If you cannot explain what a currency pair is or why exchange rates fluctuate, start here.

Trader Accelerator addresses traders who understand basic mechanics but lack systematic approaches. Suitable indicators: you've placed trades on a demo or live account, you understand pip values and lot sizes, but your results remain inconsistent or you lack a structured trading plan.

Funded Trader Mastery targets those pursuing prop firm funding. Prerequisites include 6+ months active trading experience, demonstrated understanding of technical analysis, and specific interest in evaluation account challenges. Previous challenge failures are common amongst participants—this programme was designed to address them.

Risk Mastery Intensive serves funded traders or those managing accounts exceeding £10,000. If you're not yet handling substantial capital, earlier programmes provide better value.

When uncertain, contact our programme advisors. We assess your current position and recommend appropriate entry points. Enrolling in programmes beyond your current capabilities wastes your time and our instruction capacity.

Online course completion rates average 3–15% across the industry. Our in-person programmes achieve 85–90% completion. This disparity isn't coincidental.

Remote learning removes three critical elements: immediate feedback when you misunderstand concepts, peer accountability that maintains momentum, and structured time blocks that eliminate procrastination. You cannot pause an instructor mid-explanation to check your phone. You cannot postpone attendance because you'll "catch up later." The physical environment enforces focus.

Additionally, trading requires real-time decision-making under pressure. Video content cannot replicate the experience of analysing live markets alongside other traders, articulating your reasoning, and receiving immediate correction. This is particularly relevant for risk management and psychological components, where intellectual understanding differs substantially from practical application.

The data supports this conclusion consistently. If online courses had produced adequate results, we would deliver them online. They don't, so we don't.

Market Foundations was designed specifically for individuals with no prior exposure. We assume no baseline knowledge beyond basic numeracy and comfort with computers.

However, complete beginners should not enrol in Trader Accelerator, Funded Trader Mastery, or Risk Mastery programmes. These intensives move rapidly through advanced concepts and assume foundational understanding. Participants lacking prerequisites will struggle to extract value and may impede cohort progress.

If you're uncertain about your readiness, our two-hour Market Foundations workshop provides an efficient assessment mechanism. The €95 investment clarifies whether trading aligns with your interests and capabilities before committing to longer programmes.

Eighty to ninety per cent of traders fail prop firm challenges. The primary causes are not technical deficiencies—most participants understand chart analysis adequately. Failures stem from psychological pressure, inadequate risk management under evaluation conditions, and misalignment between trading style and challenge requirements.

Funded Trader Mastery addresses these specific failure points. Day one covers challenge rule structures across major firms, conservative versus aggressive approach selection, and daily target frameworks. Day two focuses on execution under pressure through live market analysis and challenge roadmap construction.

We also facilitate peer connections with traders who have successfully passed evaluations. Their insights on mental frameworks and practical tactics often prove more valuable than instructor content.

That said, we cannot guarantee challenge success. We can guarantee that you'll understand why previous attempts failed and what systematic changes improve probability of success. Historical data shows 78% of graduates attempt challenges within 90 days—a strong indicator of increased confidence and preparedness.

We require 14 days' notice for cancellations with full refund. Cancellations with 7–13 days' notice receive 50% refund. Cancellations within 7 days receive no refund, as we've turned away other participants and cannot fill your place.

You may transfer your registration to a future date without penalty, subject to availability. We accommodate transfers up to 48 hours before programme start.

Medical emergencies and unavoidable circumstances receive individual consideration. Contact us directly to discuss options.

We provide all necessary equipment, including computers, platforms, and course materials. You need only bring yourself and note-taking materials if desired.

Many participants bring laptops to take additional notes or access personal trading accounts during breaks. This is optional, not required. Our workstations accommodate all programme activities.

Funded Trader Mastery participants often bring challenge account details or previous trading journals for review during individualised feedback sessions. This helps instructors provide specific, actionable guidance.

Yes. Full-day and weekend programmes include coffee, tea, and light refreshments throughout. Lunch is provided during Trader Accelerator, Funded Trader Mastery, and Risk Mastery programmes.

We maintain scheduled breaks to prevent cognitive fatigue whilst maximising instruction time.

Online courses cost less because they deliver less. A £50 video series with 3% completion rate provides no value to the 97% who never finish.

Our pricing reflects actual delivery costs: professional venue rental, small cohort sizes enabling individual attention, experienced instructors, institutional-grade platform access, and included membership benefits. These are not digital products replicated at zero marginal cost—they're time-bound services with capacity constraints.

More importantly, compare outcomes rather than prices. A £50 online course that produces no behaviour change costs £50. A £595 full-day intensive that produces systematic improvement and 90-day momentum costs £595 but delivers measurably better results.

Our refund rate remains below 2%, suggesting participants find the value proposition accurate.

Not currently. Programme fees require payment in full at registration.

We've considered instalment structures but determined they introduce administrative complexity without meaningful demand. Most participants view these as professional development investments comparable to industry certifications or executive education programmes—contexts where instalment payments are uncommon.

If cost presents barriers, Market Foundations at £95 provides an accessible entry point for evaluating our methodology before committing to higher-value programmes.

Fees cover all instruction, materials, platform access, venue costs, refreshments, and specified membership benefits. No additional purchases required.

Some participants choose to purchase recommended reading materials or subscribe to specific data services afterwards, but these are optional enhancements, not programme requirements.

We maintain transparent, all-inclusive pricing. If additional costs existed, we would state them clearly.

We cannot provide tax advice, as regulations vary by individual circumstances and jurisdiction.

Many participants treat forex education as professional development or business investment costs and consult their accountants regarding deductibility. We provide detailed receipts and programme descriptions to support such consultations.

Speak with a qualified tax advisor about your specific situation.

This varies considerably based on prior experience, time commitment, and risk tolerance.

Market Foundations graduates typically require 3–6 additional months of demo trading and further education before considering live accounts. The workshop establishes foundations; it does not produce trading competency in two hours.

Trader Accelerator participants often feel prepared to trade micro accounts (£100–500) within 4–8 weeks if they implement the structured planning frameworks covered. However, "ready" and "profitable" differ substantially. Consistent profitability typically requires 12+ months of deliberate practice regardless of education quality.

Funded Trader Mastery graduates pursue prop challenges within 90 days in 78% of cases, but challenge success rates vary. Our programme improves preparation; it cannot eliminate the inherent difficulty of evaluation accounts.

We emphasise realistic timelines because unrealistic expectations cause more trader failures than technical deficiencies. If you're seeking shortcuts to rapid wealth, these programmes will disappoint you. If you're seeking systematic skill development with appropriate timelines, they'll serve you well.

No. Anyone guaranteeing trading profitability is either deceptive or ignorant of market realities.

We guarantee quality instruction, structured curriculum, and access to experienced traders. We cannot guarantee your implementation, discipline, capital allocation decisions, or market conditions you'll encounter.

Seventy to eighty per cent of retail traders lose money. Our programmes aim to improve your probability of falling into the successful minority through systematic education and risk management emphasis. That's a measurably better position than self-taught approaches, but it's not a guarantee.

Our refund policy addresses programme quality, not trading outcomes. If instruction fails to deliver value, we refund fees. If you receive valuable instruction but subsequently lose money trading, that's an inherent risk of the activity - not a programme failure.

Our instructors bring institutional trading backgrounds, not retail certifications. They've executed currency trades within professional environments subject to risk management oversight, compliance requirements, and performance accountability.

Specific backgrounds include:

• Multi-year tenures at institutional trading desks
• Direct experience with treasury operations and corporate forex hedging
• Prop trading firm participation with documented profitability
• Risk management roles in financial services

We prioritise practical experience over academic credentials. An instructor who's managed $10 million in institutional flow provides more relevant insight than someone with an economics PhD but no trading experience.

That said, instructors also complete internal training on educational delivery, cohort management, and psychological coaching techniques. Expertise in trading doesn't automatically translate to expertise in teaching - we develop both capabilities.

Programme completion marks the beginning of application, not the end of learning.

Market Foundations graduates receive clear guidance on next steps, including recommended demo trading practices, reading materials, and timeline for considering Trader Accelerator.

Trader Accelerator includes one month Standard Membership (€110 value), providing access to our trading floor, community forums, and weekly group analysis sessions during that period.

Funded Trader Mastery includes three months Standard Membership plus one individual review session scheduled 30–60 days post-programme. This allows graduates to discuss challenge preparation or initial results with instructors.

All graduates gain access to our alumni network, where peer connections often prove as valuable as instructor relationships. Many participants form accountability partnerships or study groups extending long past programme completion.

We also offer progression pathways: individual coaching packages (from €180/session) and specialised workshops addressing specific skill gaps. These are available but not required - many graduates achieve their objectives through programme content and self-directed practice alone.

Yes. Graduates may attend the same programme a second time at 50% of standard fees, subject to availability. We cap repeat attendees at 20% of cohort size to prioritise new participant experience.

Some traders find that repeating Trader Accelerator after 6–12 months of practice reveals insights missed during initial attendance. Others repeat Funded Trader Mastery after failed challenge attempts to refine their approach.

However, repetition shouldn't substitute for implementation. If you've attended a programme but haven't applied the content, repeating it rarely produces different outcomes. We'll discuss this candidly if you enquire about repeating courses.

We offer both. Group programmes provide cost-effective, structured education with peer learning benefits. Individual coaching addresses specific challenges requiring personalised attention.

One-on-one sessions begin at £180/hour and typically follow programme completion. Many traders use individual coaching to refine challenge strategies, review trading journals, or address psychological obstacles surfacing during live trading.

We recommend completing relevant group programmes before pursuing individual coaching. The group environment establishes foundations more efficiently; individual sessions then optimise application of those foundations to your specific circumstances.