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Market Mastery Program
A structured introduction to the financial markets for people who want to learn properly, from the beginning.
Six modules take you from how markets work, through the instruments you can trade, fundamental and technical analysis, risk management and psychology, to writing a trade plan you can follow.
Taught through live Zoom sessions, recorded classes and practical tools • Study at your own pace • Certificate of completion
This is an education programme, not a signals service.
Who the Market Mastery Program Is Built For
This programme suits you if:
- You are new to the markets and want a clear place to start
- You would rather understand how markets work than follow tips
- You want a structured path instead of scattered online content
- You plan to trade your own account or prepare for prop firm assessments
- You are willing to learn risk management and apply it
It is not the right fit if:
- You are looking for a shortcut or a guaranteed outcome
- You only want signals or someone to tell you what to buy
- You would rather skip risk management
- You do not want to practise and apply what you learn
How You Learn
Each step builds on the one before it, so nothing is assumed and nothing is skipped.
1
Orientate yourself and understand the learning outcomes
2
Open and set up your trading account and platform
3
Learn through structured lessons and live Zoom sessions
4
Discover your trading personality and trader type
5
Apply concepts through real planning and execution
Module 1
The Stock Market & Core Trading Concepts
You Will Learn:
How the stock market works and evolved
Trading vs investing
Supply & demand
Volatility, volume, and liquidity
Leverage, margin, and risk
Bull & bear markets
Long vs short trades
Market sessions and timing
Technical vs fundamental analysis
Sector Coverage Includes:
TechnologyFinancialsEnergyHealthcareReal EstateMediaTelecomsAnd more
Outcome: You understand how markets function — not just how to place trades
Module 2
Instruments You Can Trade
Equities
Bonds
Unit Trusts
Derivatives
Warrants
Single Stock Futures (SSF's)
Contracts for Difference (CFDs)
Includes:
Who trades each instrument
Why they trade it
Practical trade examples
Module 3
Fundamental Analysis
You'll Understand:
Economic calendars and market sentiment
Earnings, EPS, P/E ratios, dividends, ROE
Inflation, GDP, CPI, interest rates
Employment and retail data
Outcome: You understand why markets move — not just what price did
Module 4
Technical Analysis & Price Behaviour
What's Covered:
Chart types (Line, Bar, Candlestick)
Japanese candlesticks
High-probability candlestick signals
Market structure signals
Outcome: You read price clearly without indicator overload
Module 5
Risk Management & Trading Psychology
You'll Cover:
Stop-loss placement
Risk-to-reward logic
Position sizing
Drawdown control
Greed, fear, hope, and regret
Tools Included:
CFD risk calculator
Forex position size calculator
Outcome: You apply defined risk rules to every trade you plan
Module 6
Planning a Trade (CFD & Forex)
You Will Build:
Complete CFD trading plans
Forex trading plans
Pair selection using indices, correlation, and strength
Pre-trade and post-trade checklists
Outcome: You trade with a written, repeatable plan
Delivery and Inclusions
Live Zoom training
Recorded classes
Teaching videos
Technical & trading support
Trading calculators and journals
Trader checklists and trade sheets
Certificate of completion
What Market Mastery Covers
Study six modules covering market foundations, financial instruments and trading markets, fundamental analysis, technical analysis, risk management and trading psychology, and building your personal trading plan.
What Our Students Say
Feedback from traders who completed the Market Mastery Program
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Johan van der Berg
Complete Beginner
🇿🇦 Cape Town, SA
"I came in knowing nothing about markets. This program gave me the complete foundation I needed before risking a single rand."
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Patricia Mokoena
Johannesburg
"I finally understand how professionals approach trading."
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Robert Nkosi
Now Prop Firm Funded
🇿🇦 Pretoria, SA
"Market Mastery was the best decision I made. The risk management and trade planning modules prepared me to pass my prop firm challenge."
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Nomvula Zulu
Part-time Trader
🇿🇦 Durban, SA
"I tried learning from free content for 2 years. This program taught me more in 6 weeks than I learned in all that time."
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David Mahlangu
Former Gambler
🇿🇦 Polokwane, SA
"I used to gamble on trades. This course taught me to treat trading as a business with proper risk control."
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Thandi Sithole
Full-time Student
🇿🇦 Bloemfontein, SA
"The live Zoom sessions and support made all the difference. I never felt alone in my learning journey."
Tuition and Payment Options
Two ways to pay for the same six-module programme.
Single payment
$1,800
Paid once, in full
- All 6 modules
- Live Zoom sessions and recordings
- Calculators, journals and checklists
- Technical and trading support
- Certificate of completion
Monthly payments
$200/month
12 monthly payments — $2,400 in total, which is $600 more than the single payment
- All 6 modules
- Live Zoom sessions and recordings
- Calculators, journals and checklists
- Technical and trading support
- Certificate of completion
Risk disclosure
Trading financial instruments carries a substantial risk of loss. Stock Market College provides education and training only. Nothing on this page is financial advice, and no course outcome, income or trading result is promised or implied.
For questions about payment terms, cancellation or your enrolment, contact our student support team before you enrol.
Not ready to enrol? Access the free 6 Pillars of Market Mastery cheat sheet.
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Review the two payment options and enrol when you are ready. If you would like to talk it through first, our team is happy to answer your questions.
Trading financial instruments carries a substantial risk of loss. Stock Market College provides education and training only. Nothing on this page is financial advice, and no course outcome, income or trading result is promised or implied.
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