Accredited trading education · since 2010

Education is the foundation to build your future.

The largest trading academy in the UK and Europe by student numbers. Accredited courses from your very first trade to an advanced Level 7 qualification, including KHDA-approved programmes in the UAE.

Forex Indices Commodities Bi-weekly live training CPD certified

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Trading leveraged products carries a high level of risk and is not suitable for everyone. Our courses are education, not investment advice.

180,000+

Students taught since 2010

15+ years

Teaching traders

Level 3–7

Accredited qualifications

17 countries

27 international conferences

Our courses

Choose your level.

Three levels of the same accredited syllabus, plus a one-month starter course. Flexible, online, and designed around work and life.

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Introduction

Forex Starter

1 month4 short modules

Your first look at the markets, plus a month of live training sessions.

£97

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Beginner · Accredited

Forex Basics

3 months40 CPD hours

Modules 1–6: how the markets work, risk management and your first strategies.

£497

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Intermediate · Accredited

Intermediate Trader

7 months120 CPD hoursPayment plan

Modules 1–16. Build your trading plan with monthly exams along the way.

£997 or £177 × 6

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Flagship · Advanced

ProTrader

9 months180 CPD hoursPayment plan

The full 26-module syllabus and all four UKTA trading strategies.

£1,997 or £237 × 9

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How it works

From your first trade to a recognised qualification.

Enrol

Pay in full or spread the cost with a monthly plan. Access starts straight away.

Learn & practise

Structured video modules, UKTA software and bi-weekly live training with our traders.

Pass your exams

Complete your study hours and pass each exam at 60% or above, with up to three attempts.

Get qualified

Receive your accredited qualification, CPD certificate and UKTA course certificate.

Our accreditation

A genuine qualification, not a certificate of attendance.

Our courses are accredited from Level 3 to Level 7. They are also approved by KHDA, Dubai’s education regulator, and delivered in the UAE through our partner academy ASTC Dubai.

Accredited Level 3–7 Three levels of one syllabus, with exams to match.

KHDA-approved in the UAE Students enrolling through ASTC Dubai receive KHDA certification.

CPD certified A CPD certificate records every hour you complete.

Paul Chalmers, founder and CEO of UK Trading Academy

Paul Chalmers Founder & CEO, UK Trading Academy

27 conferences · 17 countries

Internationally recognised speaker

27 finance conferences across 17 countries.

Paul Chalmers is regularly invited to speak at major finance and trading events around the world. His insights into trading psychology, risk management and trader education have made him a trusted voice in the industry. He is a sought-after keynote speaker and panel moderator, a regular podcast guest, and has been asked to host the UAE Financial Markets Podcast.

Selected appearances

Keynote IFX Expo Dubai 2026 “AI versus Algo Trading: The Truth, The Myths and The Differences”

Expert speaker World Finance Summit, Ghana 2026

Panel moderator IFX Expo Dubai 2025 “Online Traders: You Are Your Own Fund Manager”

Keynote IX Trader Show, London “Why 85% of Traders Lose Money”

Speaker Fastbull World Finance Summit, Dubai “Mastering the Art of Winning Trades”

Expert speaker London Trader Event

Beyond the courses

Learn. Watch. Or let us trade for you.

Managed accounts

For people with capital but not the time to learn. Our team trades your account with a regulated broker. Your capital is at risk. Not available to UK residents.

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Trade Opportunities

Watch how our traders read the markets, with trade ideas and analysis sent straight to your phone.

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Ready to build your future?

Not sure where to start? Begin with Forex Starter for £97, or talk to our team about the right course for you.

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