Algorithmic Trading Course
From Concept to Practice
Overview
In modern financial markets, quantitative trading dominates by leveraging mathematical models and data-driven insights to identify profitable opportunities. Algorithmic trading takes this further by automating trade execution, improving efficiency, and enhancing scalability.
With years of continuous practice, Algotrade has refined and standardized the process of building automated trading algorithms, applying this expertise both in daily operations and through collaborations with investment funds in Vietnam and abroad. Committed to advancing the field, we offer this Algorithmic Trading Course to equip participants with the skills to build and optimize trading strategies. While primarily focused on the Vietnamese stock market, the knowledge gained is applicable to global financial markets.
Why Take This Course?
Learn From Industry Leaders
Learn key real-world skills in algorithmic trading from experts with 10+ years of experience, authors of Algorithmic Trading Theory and Practice.
Professional Networking
Build strong connections with like-minded experts in algorithmic trading and professionals who are shaping the future of finance.
Career Opportunities
Open up new pathways into a wide range of algorithmic trading careers, including quantitative analyst and algorithmic trading developer.
Peer Acknowledgment
Publish the capstone project on Plutus Open Source to showcase expertise and gain visibility with potential employers.
Deep Insights
Add a deeper level of understanding to investment, building a powerful foundation to navigate financial markets with precision and confidence.
Continuing Education
Demonstrate your commitment to continuously learning and developing your investment decision-making skills.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
– Quantitative Analysts looking to automate and enhance data-driven trading strategies.
– Proprietary Traders seeking to systematize and optimize trading processes.
– Algorithmic Traders aiming to standardize the strategy development process.
– Retail Traders wanting to leverage automation for more efficient trading.
– Tech Enthusiasts interested in applying programming skills to algorithmic trading.
Prerequisites
Mathematical and Statistical Mindset
Understanding of probability, distributions, hypothesis testing, regression models, and time series analysis.
Software Engineering Skill Sets
Strong foundation in coding, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
Capital Market Proficiency
Knowledge of financial markets, investment analysis, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.
Expected Outcomes
Algorithmic Trading Knowledge
Standardized approach to developing, backtesting, and optimizing the investment decision-making process.
Practical Skills
One step closer to full automation of the securities investment process, practically applied in the Vietnam stock market.
Self-Developed Project
A trading algorithm developed through a standardized process, designed for deployment potential.
Learning Modules
In this course, Algotrade focuses on experiential learning – not just theory but also hands-on projects and real-world simulations. Additionally, interactive challenges through Gameducation provide an engaging way to reinforce trading concepts and strategy-based decision-making. The course is structured into two phases:
Phase 1: Foundation Knowledge
Build a strong theoretical foundation with hands-on exercises.
Module 1: Introduction to Algorithmic Trading
Module 2: Trading Hypothesis Development
Module 3: Backtesting, Optimization
Module 4: Paper Trading, Algorithmic Trading System
Phase 2: Practical Application
Apply knowledge through structured projects and real-world simulations.
Practical Skill Module 1: Course Project
Practical Skill Module 2: Capstone Project
Dates & Fees
The Algorithmic Trading Course at ALGOTRADE is administered twice a year in Ho Chi Minh City, with each in-person course lasting five months and offering 520 hours of learning and practice. Information about the fees and key timelines of the June 2025 course is below.
To enroll and register for the course, please contact us via the following information:
Email: contact@algotrade.vn or Zalo: algotrade.
Special Offer: The fee is 90,000,000 VND per person if applying as a group of 3 or more people and making a one-time payment before 01/06/2025.
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