UK Trading Academy
Education Is The Foundation To Build Your Future
*Our Dubai Trading Academy Opens March 2026*
Welcome To The UK Trading Academy
UK Trading Academy (UKTA) is a leading provider of professional trading education, offering a complete pathway from beginner level through to advanced, accredited qualifications in financial trading.
While we are widely recognised for our accredited postgraduate-level programmes, including our Advanced Financial Trading qualification (formerly MBA pathway), our academy provides far more than a single course. We deliver a full suite of structured education programmes, specialist trader development services, and real-market engagement opportunities designed to support students at every stage of their journey.
Whether you are starting with Forex Basics, progressing through ProTrader, enrolling on one of our accredited Diploma, Certificate or Advanced Financial Trading programmes, or accessing our Eagle AI Trade Opportunities and live market analysis services, our mission remains the same: to provide structured, professional education that develops skill, discipline and long-term trading competence.
Academic Excellence and Practical Application
At UKTA, education is underpinned by academic structure combined with real-world market application. Our accredited programmes are internationally recognised and designed to bridge the gap between theory and practical trading performance.
We take our responsibility to our students seriously. Every programme is supported by:
Structured learning pathways
Clear risk management and mathematical trading foundations
Live market updates and analysis
Ongoing mentoring and specialist support
Flexible study models designed around work and life commitments
Our flexible approach allows students who may not traditionally access higher-level financial education to progress toward professional qualifications at their own pace.
Accessibility and Bursary Support
Through strategic financial backing and internal funding initiatives, UKTA is able to offer substantial bursaries across selected accredited programmes. These bursaries are designed to make higher-level financial trading education accessible to motivated individuals regardless of background.
Our goal is simple: remove unnecessary barriers and allow talent, commitment and discipline to determine success.
A Growing Global Academy
With continued investment, UK Trading Academy has expanded its physical teaching facilities and professional training environments in the UK.
We are also proud to announce the international expansion of UK Trading Academy with the opening of our Dubai Academy in March 2026. This new campus will deliver our accredited programmes and professional trader development services to students across the Middle East and international markets, reinforcing UKTA’s position as a global provider of structured trading education.
The Dubai expansion represents a significant milestone in our long-term vision to build an internationally recognised centre of excellence for financial trading education.
This is an exciting time to join UK Trading Academy.
Whether your goal is foundational knowledge, professional certification, or advanced trading mastery, we look forward to supporting you on your journey toward financial education and personal growth.
About UK Trading Academy
UK Trading Academy is a UK company with the registration number 08858400. Our headquarters and academy campus is at The Business Centre, Bridgend Industrial Estate, Bridgend, Wales, United Kingdom. Our journey began in December 2010, with a commitment to providing educational courses to our members.
Since our inception, we have experienced significant growth and are proud to hold the esteemed position of being the largest academy in the UK and Europe, having educated over 180,000 students. Our achievements have been recognized through accolades such as the Alpari award for Best Intermediate Broker and The Global Forex Awards for Best Educational Resources.
We are the only private educator to achieve accreditation for Professional MBA in Financial Trading for students with the added benefits of significant fee reduction for all students compared to normal university fees. The method of delivery being mainly online also means no matter what your circumstances you will be able to achieve a dream you thought may have passed you by.
Professional MBA - Financial Trading
Qualification
Internationally recognised Professional MBA Masters Degree qualification
Education
Full Professional MBA course in Financial Trading providing 180 credits
On Line Teaching
Our Professional MBA is provided through online lectures and training
Our Academy
Our modern academy and institutional trading floor
Take a detailed look at what this opportunity provides
ServicesWe Provide.
Our Courses
Managed Accounts
Trade Opportunities
Our Accreditation
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We have accreditation with Aspire who are one of the top accreditation authorities in UK and Europe providing
Internationally recognised qualifications worldwide. Our accredited courses are now also approved by KHDA the Dubai Knowledge & Human Development Authority
Our Company Achievements
190421+
Courses Sold
184000+
Total Students
$4M
Managed Accounts
Internationally Recognised Speaker
- Paul Chalmers, founder of UK Trading Academy, is invited to speak at the major respected finance and trading events across the world. He has spoken at 27 finance conferences in 17 difefrent countries. His insights into trading psychology, risk management, and trader education have earned him a growing reputation as a trusted voice in the trading education space. Paul is requested for many keynote speeches, moderates panels, actively speaks as a member of panels and most recently asked to be the host commentatory for the first trading event held at the prestigious IFX Conference and Exhibition in Dubai. Many influencers ask Paul to speak on their podcasts and he speaks on mant different subjects.
Selected Appearances- Some of the conferences the CEO has spoken at in the last few years:-
IX Trader Show, London – Keynote Speaker: “Why 85% of Traders Lose Money”
IFX Expo Dubai 2025 – Panel Moderator: “Online Traders: You Are Your Own Fund Manager”
Fastbull World Finance Summit, Dubai – “Mastering the Art of Winning Trades”
IX Trader Webinar – £20,000 prize webinar for IX Trader members
London Trader Event – Expert speaker and courses giveaway- IFX Expo Dubai 2026 – Keynote Speaker: AI versus Algo Trading, The Truth, The myths and the Differences
- THE WORLD FINANCE SUMMIT Ghana 2026 – Expert Speaker at this pinnacle conference for world finance leaders.
“My mission is to equip the next generation of traders with the mindset, tools and strategy to succeed where so many fail.”
Why Choose Us?
When you join UK Trading Academy you get a company that is highly accredited in the industry and provides internationally recognised and accredited courses from Certificate through to Professional MBA. Our reputation is second to none providing students with a range of courses to be able to give you lifetime skills in finance and the art of financial trading. We are the world number one academy for teaching students how to gain skills in the largest and most lucrative business sector in the world.
Performance
92%
Course Content
93%
Value For Money
95%
User Experience
95%
Accredited Courses - Financial Trading
Our Professional MBA in Financial Trading is unique in the educational world removing all the barriers traditional university courses have in selection and life impacts. Our Certificate and Diploma give a pathway for everyone.
Full Range of Educational Courses
We provide our range of non accredited courses for students that start from beginner and take students through to becoming a professional trader with online courses and live daily webinars.
Managed Accounts
From managed accounts through to Institutional Fund trading is provided by our talented and professional team of traders that provide low risk consistent performance. *
Trade Opportunities
Just imagine being able to look over the shoulder of high performing instituational traders and see exactly what they are placing into the markets.
What Our Students Say
Our students rate the overall experience and value for money for our course in the 90%'s. Take a look at the results to the left and see why we are rate so highly.
* Please note UK Trading Academy do not Provide Managed Accounts directly. We provide institutional trading services to regulated companies we work with and access is gained through those companies.
What Our Customers Say
