Name: Spot Foreign Exchange
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.79 (48 reviews)

Spot Foreign Exchange

Overview

Spot Foreign Exchange Course Overview

This introductory course on foreign exchange (FX), focusing on spot foreign exchange, covers the fundamental knowledge you need to know about the FX markets. You will learn about currency conventions, the trade mechanics of FX, how to quote bid/offer rates and calculate cross rates, and various strategies and risks associated with trading FX. At the end of this course, you will be given supplemental exercises and questions to apply what you have learned in the course.

Who should take this course?

This introductory foreign exchange course is perfect for anyone who would like to build up their understanding of capital markets, focusing on the foreign exchange markets. This course is designed to equip anyone who desires to begin a career in fixed income, equity, sales, trading, or other areas of finance with the fundamental knowledge of foreign exchange.

Spot Foreign Exchange Learning Objectives

Learn how to identify foreign exchange currency codes and currency pair ordering
Identify and understand the difference between direct and indirect quotes
Calculate foreign exchange cross rates
Understand the foreign exchange settlement process
Understand the various risks associated with the foreign exchange market
Employ various market strategies to enhance market returns and reduce market risks

Prerequisite Courses

Recommended courses to complete before taking this course.

Foreign Exchange Fundamentals

What You'll Learn

Lesson

Multimedia

Exams

Files

Qualified Assessment

This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA®) Certification

Skills Learned Trading strategies used in the finance and capital markets
Career Prep Work in capital markets, whether on the buy-side or the sell-side

Learn More

Financial Planning & Wealth Management Professional (FPWMP®) Certification

Skills Learned Financial Learning, Business Development, Investment Management, Practice Management, Relationship Management
Career Prep Financial Planner, Investment Advisor, Portfolio Manager

Learn More

What Our Members Say

Introduction to Foreign Exchange

Excellent content and excellent delivery.

venugopal rajamanuri

great

good course

Abdaullah AlHammad

A good course of FX to the beginners

This course is a good introductory course of foreign exchange for all the beginner. The course content starts from the beginning level to the operation level. Great .

Kwong Sang Yeung

Quite extensive

Thank you for such an enlightening course. A structured approach that made it easier to understand.

Macdonald Ossuetta

Important Tool in Understanding Fx Market

A relatively difficult subject presented in an easy to understand manner and on what really happen in actual practice.

Love Manigsaca

It was quite comprehensive

clear and concise. Filled in a lot of gaps.up till now I have been reading disjointed articles, now there is order.

Veronica Nantege Njuba

Great!

The course covered all the material I was expecting

Olia Sterjo

Good foundation is vital

I am a forex retail trader and I though I knew everything about forex, but after taking this course, I realized that I didn't have a good foundation. I now have one through his course

Thabo Mailula

Very good learning experience

in detail courses, lesson flows well, good study material

Juan Pace

Great

Great course to understand Foreign Exchange Markets

Manoj Kumar P

Good, But the concept of cross currency needs more detail

Needs some details and exercises on the cross rates and triangular arbitrage.

Dorivaldo Teixeira

Nice course!

It brings a basic understanding of spot FX trading in a completely concise & comprehensive materials.

Reri Nandar Munazat

One of the best course

The course in concise, engaging and to the point

Anuj Kaundal

Fx spot Fundamentals

Good course and learning experience

Aravind Mantripragada

great course

great introduction into FX

Niklas Doehn

The best CFI course so far!

The best CFI course so far! I really liked the exercises and real-world examples.

Konstantinos Lekkas

Great Course

Insightful course on understanding foreign exchange

Desire Matabane

Spot Foreign Exchange

Excellent course with relevant content and excellent delivery. Highly recommend.

Carlos Fernandes

Spot Foreign Exchange

Made me understand FX well

Joseph Barasa

A certified girl

Thank you CFI for a great course

Zanele Stokwe

Valuable forex experience

I ma glad I am able to interpret the basic forex operations after taking this course.

VICTOR KAKANU

Keep reading and capturing the main points

Dear learners, I would like to suggest you to read more and give due attention to the instructor's lectures.

Atinafu Asefa

excellent course material and structure

very brief and informative

ALEMMBOM PERRY-BRIGHT LOHBAN

Best decision I've made to complement what I'm learning in my Master's program. Finance now makes alot more practical sense thanks to CFI!!

Rodrick Tennant

Insightful Comprehensive and Comprehensible

The course is amazingly structured. The instructor takes one through all the aspects. The practical part of the course is a fun session

Sakshi Juvekar

Frequently Asked Questions

If you haven’t found your answer from our FAQ, please send us a message.

Contact Us

What are the requirements to take the courses?

All of our certification programs are open to students and professionals in various industries and levels of experience. Our curriculum is designed to teach what you need to know from basic fundamentals to advanced practical case studies. To take the courses and complete the exercises, students will only need access to a PC and/or Mac, Microsoft Suite (2016 or newer), and a stable internet connection. Click here to view the Technical Requirements

Can I download the Excel files and financial modeling templates for the course?

Absolutely! All the files and templates needed in a course are available for download. Just look for a module that shows Downloadable Files within the course dashboard. See here for a visual guide on how to do this.

How long do I have to complete the courses?

You will have yearly access to the courses as long as you maintain an active subscription. All the courses are self-paced as well so you can take your time in learning without worrying about any deadlines. Click here to compare our available enrollment options.

Are CFI courses officially accredited?

Yes, CFI is accredited by the Better Business Bureau® (BBB) to maintain training standards, the CPA Institutions in Canada, and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) in the USA. Most of our courses qualify for verified CPE credits for CPA charter holders. Please refer to this page to view all available CPE credits.

Are there any additional fees or costs?

None! The bundle price includes everything and there are no additional fees or charges to earn your digital certification. You can see our enrollment fees listed here.

What currency are your courses priced in?

All our online courses are priced in USD. As this is a recurring payment, we accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

How do I earn my certificates?

Students must complete all the video lessons, quizzes, and final assessments in each course. You can retake the assessments as many times as necessary until you reach an 80% passing grade. For more information on how to earn a course certificate, click HERE.

How are the exams conducted?

Students are required to complete an online assessment (Multiple choice questions, Fill-in-the-Blanks, and Excel Questions) at the end of each course. You can take the exams on your own schedule and will need to earn at least 80% to pass the course and earn your certificate of course completion. Please note that course exams can be repeated as many times as you need. Students are also required to complete the FMVA® final exam to earn their certification. How to Take a Qualified Assessment

Can I email the instructor if I have questions?

While the courses are designed mainly for self-study, we are happy to provide email assistance for general or technical support inquiries. The Full Immersion bundles include a premium email support function that allows you to communicate directly with in-house experts regarding course content. This is one of the key features that sets the Full Immersion bundle apart and makes it a worthwhile upgrade over the more affordable self-study bundle. You can compare more features in our bundles here.

Will these courses help me advance my career?

Based on hundreds of reviews from thousands of students we know how CFI courses have helped so many people advance their finance careers. Our courses are designed to be extremely practical and simulate the experience of being trained as a professional financial analyst…the ultimate way to advance your career. For real-world examples and to help delve even deeper into the course concepts, please look into our free career resources library.

What is CFI's refund policy?

Except as required by law, all payments to CFI are non-refundable, including fees and any other associated charges. Canceling your subscription will not generate a refund. Your access to CFI's paid content will remain active until your current billing cycle ends. For more information please visit our refund policy page.

Spot Foreign Exchange

Spot Foreign Exchange Course Overview

Who should take this course?

Spot Foreign Exchange Learning Objectives

What You'll Learn

Course Introduction

Currency Conventions

Trade Mechanics

Cross Rates

Trading Spot FX

Qualified Assessment

This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA®) Certification

Financial Planning & Wealth Management Professional (FPWMP®) Certification

What Our Members Say

venugopal rajamanuri

Abdaullah AlHammad

Kwong Sang Yeung

Macdonald Ossuetta

Love Manigsaca

Veronica Nantege Njuba

Olia Sterjo

Thabo Mailula

Juan Pace

Manoj Kumar P

Dorivaldo Teixeira

Reri Nandar Munazat

Anuj Kaundal

Aravind Mantripragada

Niklas Doehn

Konstantinos Lekkas

Desire Matabane

Carlos Fernandes

Joseph Barasa

Zanele Stokwe

VICTOR KAKANU

Atinafu Asefa

ALEMMBOM PERRY-BRIGHT LOHBAN

Rodrick Tennant

Sakshi Juvekar

Frequently Asked Questions