Learning Track: Algorithmic Trading in Cryptocurrency and Forex

Yes, you can ask your queries related to the course on the community: https://quantra.quantinsti.com/community

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There is no admission criterion. You are recommended to go through the prerequisites section, be aware of skill sets gained and to learn the most from the course.

We respect your time, and hence, we offer concise but effective short-term courses created under professional guidance. We try to offer the most value within the shortest time. There are a few courses on Quantra which are free of cost. Please check the price of the course before enrolling in it. Once a purchase is made, we offer complete course content. For paid courses, we follow a 'no refund' policy.

Some of the course material is downloadable such as Python notebooks with strategy codes. We also guide you to use these codes on your own system for you to practice further.

We focus on teaching about quantitative and machine learning techniques and how learners can use them for developing their own strategies. You may or may not be able to directly use them in your own system. Please do note that we are not advising or offering any trading/investment services. The strategies are used for learning & understanding purposes and we do not take any responsibility for the performance or any profit or losses that using these techniques results in.

No. We do not take examples from 'real time data', but you shall be learning to code through historical data. Please do note that there is a section at the end that will guide you on how to automate for real time live trading. You can get more detailed learning on how to automate trading strategies through our free course, 'Automated trading with IBridgePy using Interactive Brokers Platform'.

Yes, you will get a certificate for each course separately within a few hours of completion of the course. The certificates are downloadable from your account tab "My Certificates".

Lifetime access means that once you enroll in the course, you will have unlimited access to all course materials, including videos, resources, readings, and other learning materials for as long as the course remains available online. There are no time limits or expiration dates on your access, allowing you to learn at your own pace and revisit the content whenever you need it, even after you've completed the course. It's important to note that "lifetime" refers to the lifetime of the course itself—if the platform or course is discontinued for any reason, we will inform you in advance. This will allow you enough time to download or access any course materials you need for future use.

Python is not strictly essential for beginners in automated trading, but it is highly recommended. Here’s why:

Ease of Learning: Python has a beginner-friendly syntax, making it accessible even for those new to programming. 

Versatility: Python is widely used in the finance industry for tasks like backtesting, data analysis, and building trading algorithms. Libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and TA-Lib make it easy to analyse financial data

Extensive Community Support: Python's popularity means a vast amount of tutorials, forums, and resources are available for troubleshooting and learning.

Integration with Broker APIs: Many brokers and trading platforms offer APIs with Python support, enabling seamless integration for order execution and real-time data analysis.