Kickstart your global finance career with our 

Executive Diploma in

Applied Trading & Advanced Capital Markets

The programme covers an extensive range of topics that ensure students are fully prepared for real-world trading environments.

Professional Qualification offerings

Our approach combines:

  • Technical proficiency in markets, products, and trading systems

  • Behavioural competence in resilience, adaptability, discipline, and professional judgement 

  • Practical readiness through immersive trading simulations mirroring industry practice

    • Operations and data analysis

    • Environmental factors affecting market behaviour

    • Advanced trading techniques for futures and options

    • Bonds, Foreign Exchange, Commodities, Options, Stirs, Indices

    • Real-time market matching algorithms

    • Development of trading strategies using front-end systems

    • Examination of cognitive biases and trading psychology

Program Duration

6-week full-time (highly flexible)

  • Accreditation: Ofqual-regulated Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Financial Trading (Qualification number 601/8650/1)

  • Credits: 32 credits as part of the Level 5 Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) (Universities can apply their own credit recognition).

  • External Certification: Accredited by VTCT and recognised by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) at Associate Membership level.

  • Digital Accreditation: students receive a course verification of completion with a digital credential and certificate.

  • Technology Integration: Access to tier-1 front-end trading systems using real-time market data, with all trading activity simulated for risk-free application. Possibility of access to the trading system A.I for building and back testing trading strategies, technical analysis automation and Pinescript language conversion.

  • Associated direct job role profiles: Derivatives Trader, Sales Trader, Derivatives Market Maker, Derivatives Broker, Analyst, Dealer, Portfolio Manager, Compliance, Risk Manager.

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Technology Integration

Tier-1 trading platforms with live market data, risk-free simulated environments; AI-enabled strategy testing and automation tools

Delivery Approach 

  • Experiential Learning: Real-time data

  • Professional Platforms: Tier-1 systems such as Trading Technologies 

  • Tutored by Industry Practitioner   

  • Mentorship & Support

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BENEFITS of Executive Diploma in Applied Trading & Advanced Capital Markets

CONTENT

Comprehensive access to Zishi's online learning management system featuring structured training materials, resources, and tools designed to support your learning journey throughout the programme.

TECHNOLOGY

Train full-time using Tier-1 front-end trading platforms and real-time market data, managing portfolios in a simulated global market environment. Access trading system A.I. for building and backtesting strategies, technical analysis automation, and Pinescript language conversion.

INSTRUCTORS

Training led by experienced professional traders and educators from JP Morgan, BNP Paribas, BNY, CME Group, NASDAQ, and SEB, bringing real-world trading floor expertise directly to your learning experience.

PERSONALISED LEARNING
SUPPORT

Receive ongoing feedback and mentorship from expert tutors, with tailored guidance addressing individual areas of improvement to ensure you reach your full potential as a trader.

'INDUSTRY PLACEMENT READY'
TRAINING

Comprehensive industry employment guide including CV optimization, covering letter strategies, and Application Tracker Systems (ATS) preparation to maximize your success in securing trading positions.

ACCREDITATION

OFQUAL regulated (Qualification number 601/8650/1), UK RQF qualified HND (Higher National Diploma: bachelor's degree equivalent). Graduates qualify for associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment (CISI).

DIGITAL CREDENTIALS &
CERTIFICATION

Provided by the External industry qualification awarding Body, VTCT. Students receive a course verification of Completion with blockchain verified digital credential with built-in security and credibility, perfect for compliance, CPD, career progression and beyond

WORK EXPERIENCE

As an ACAS-recognized programme, completion as part of university education with digital credentials automatically qualifies students for UK internship experience opportunities in the financial trading sector.

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Direct exposure to industry professionals through in-person guest lectures, networking events, practitioner visits, and potential internships or job placements designed to enhance employability and industry connections.

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This Finance Trading Programme equips learners with technical and fundamental analysis, risk management, and real-market trading strategies. Delivered by professional mentors, it includes access to simulated trading accounts and a clear pathway to funded capital, preparing students for real-world trading success.

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