Trading academy

Learn to trade, properly.

Clear, jargon-free lessons that take you from your first order to confident strategy — at your own pace, free with every account.

Good trading is a skill, and like any skill it can be learned. The Otto Academy breaks it into a clear path: understand the markets, learn the platform, manage risk, and build a repeatable routine. No hype, no jargon for its own sake — just the fundamentals that actually matter.

Learning paths

Choose your level

Beginner

Start here. What CFDs are, how leverage works, how to place your first trade, and the vocabulary you need.

Intermediate

Technical and fundamental analysis, chart patterns, indicators, and building a simple trading plan.

Advanced

Risk models, position sizing, trading psychology, and automating strategies with Expert Advisors.

Curriculum

A practical syllabus

What you will learn

  • How markets move and what drives price
  • Reading candlestick charts and timeframes
  • Using stop-loss and take-profit on every trade
  • Position sizing and the maths of risk
  • Building — and sticking to — a trading plan
  • The psychology of staying disciplined
Learn by doing. Every lesson links back to the platform, so you can practise what you read the moment you finish it.
FAQ

Academy questions

Is the academy free?

Yes. Every lesson is free with your Otto account — there is no separate course fee.

Do I need experience to start?

No. The beginner path assumes zero background and builds up from the basics.

How long does it take?

Go at your own pace. Most people work through the beginner path in a few evenings.

Start learning today

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