Beginner program · Sponsored by School of Trading

Begin trading the right way — from day one.

A structured, beginner-first program taught live by experienced traders and teachers — in the Lower Mainland or online. Go from lost and overwhelmed to placing your first trade with confidence, at a pace that feels comfortable, even if you've never traded before.

Reserve your seat

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 · 23 Google reviews

50+ students taught

Proudly

BTC 67,420 ▲ 2.4% ETH 3,180 ▲ 1.1% SOL 158.20 ▲ 4.2% AAPL 228.10 ▲ 0.8% TSLA 242.30 ▼ 0.5% NVDA 138.40 ▲ 3.2% S&P 500 5,604 ▲ 0.3% GOLD 2,651 ▲ 0.6% EUR/USD 1.0852 ▼ 0.2% BTC 67,420 ▲ 2.4% ETH 3,180 ▲ 1.1% SOL 158.20 ▲ 4.2% AAPL 228.10 ▲ 0.8% TSLA 242.30 ▼ 0.5% NVDA 138.40 ▲ 3.2% S&P 500 5,604 ▲ 0.3% GOLD 2,651 ▲ 0.6% EUR/USD 1.0852 ▼ 0.2%

Trusted by real people

Trusted by all walks of life

Realtors, doctors, nurses, drivers, parents, students — and everyone who wanted to change the walk of life they were on. You don't need a finance background. You need a plan.

Realtors
Doctors
Nurses
Uber drivers
Mortgage brokers
Teachers
Students
Parents
Skilled trades
Engineers
Retail workers
Small business

4.7

★★★★★★★★★★

Verified on Google · 23 reviews

Read all 23 reviews →

"A master trader and an incredible mentor. School of Trading provides real education about how the markets work — not the typical online hype. If you want to actually understand trading, I highly recommend it."

"Very reliable and thorough teaching. Complex concepts get broken down into something simple, by someone genuinely passionate and professional — always open to your questions and happy to clear up any doubts."

"A wonderful place to learn. If you're looking to understand stocks or crypto, this is the best place to start. Everything's explained clearly and patiently, and the complex topics genuinely become easy to understand."

"Amazing teaching skills! I was struggling learning from other teachers, but School of Trading broke down every concept. Worth the price — better than losing money in the markets or getting lost with some online guru."

"An amazing place to learn and grow in trading. The lessons are explained clearly and even hard topics become easy. Always supportive, and they truly care about helping you succeed."

"A great mentor who helps not just with strategy but the psychology of trading too. So many gems to share that open up new perspectives for your journey."

One program · Two ways to join

Same program. Your way.

One complete beginner program, built for people who have never traded. No overwhelm, no jargon dumps — just a clear path from your first chart to your first trade.

Online or in-person, the curriculum, the certificate and the instructor are identical. In-person in Surrey, BC is the full hands-on experience most students choose — online joins the exact same live class from anywhere.

Online

$400one-time

Join every live class from anywhere in Canada — or anywhere in the world — same program, same instructor, from your own desk.

Unlimited seats · join live from anywhere

Live beginner classes with experienced, funded traders
Live Q&A — ask anything, get real answers
Trading platform software access
Lecture notes, homework & quizzes
Homework review & your personal report card
Official Beginner Certificate on completion

Reserve online seat

Four days, then your personalized pathway

The program runs live on weekends — Saturday & Sunday, Day 1 to Day 4 across two weekends — in person in Surrey, BC or online.

Upon successfully completing the Beginner Trader Program, you will receive an official Certificate of Completion, a personalized Trading Performance Report Card, and a comprehensive assessment application.

Your completed assessment will be carefully reviewed by our team to evaluate your trading strengths, experience, goals, and development areas. Based on this evaluation, we will recommend and place you into the School of Trading program that best aligns with your skill level and long-term objectives.

This personalized pathway ensures every student continues their education in the program where they have the highest potential for success.

Class day (Sat & Sun) Study & homework (Mon–Fri)

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun

Wknd 1 StudyStudyStudyStudyStudy Day1Class Day2Class

Wknd 2 StudyStudyStudyStudyStudy Day3Class Day4Class

Class time

Classes are held in either the afternoon or evening — giving you time to prepare before your weekend classes. You'll be notified of the exact time & day ahead of your group.

Location

Your in-person location is based on where the majority of students are attending from, or at our office headquarters in Surrey, BC. You'll be notified once your group is set.

Digital location & time

Straightforward — you'll receive a time and digital access link to join the beginner trading classes live from anywhere.

Your journey — 4 simple steps

1Reserve your seat
2Join the weekend classes
3Get your report card
4Placed in the right program

Small groups

You're not a number in a room of 400.

Real platforms

Learn on the software professionals use.

Homework reviewed

Every submission graded personally.

You get certified

Beginner Certificate on completion.

Real, verified credentials

Learn from a Certified Funded Trader — not another online guru.

Your instructor didn't just read about the markets. They passed TopStep's Trading Combine™ and earned a funded account — the exact challenge thousands attempt and most never clear. So when you're taught risk, execution and discipline, it comes from someone who does it for real.

Officially TopStep Certified — Funded Trader
Passed the Trading Combine™ evaluation
Real capital, real risk, real accountability

4×Funded accounts

4.7★23 Google reviews

50+Students taught

TopStep Certified Funded Trader certificate — passed the Trading Combine, May 2025

Instructor teaching a live class — breaking down chart anatomy on the whiteboard — **Live in the room** Breaking down chart anatomy, step by step

4×Funded trader

7+Years in Trading

2+Years in Teaching

50+Students taught

Who teaches you

Taught by experienced traders and teachers — who remember being beginners.

Your classes are led live by real, funded traders with years of experience teaching complete beginners — in Surrey, BC and online. No question is too basic, nothing moves faster than you're ready for, and the curriculum is hand-crafted from real market experience, not scraped from a template.

"Our goal has always been to make trading feel less intimidating and more empowering — so you leave every class feeling more capable than you walked in."

— Your teaching team

Live instructor, not recordings
Multi-language support
Hand-crafted curriculum
Small, focused groups

Languages English Punjabi Hindi

Reserve a seat with the instructor

Hear it from students

Real students, real stories

Short video stories from people who started exactly where you are — no finance background, just a decision to begin.

"I went from zero to placing my first trade with a real plan. The pace never left me behind — I actually understood every step."

"It's child-friendly enough that my son sat in with me — and we both walked out understanding charts. That says everything."

"Being taught by an actually funded trader made all the difference. This is real experience — not recycled theory from the internet."

Full video stories coming soon — real students, real names, real results.

The 4-day path

A curriculum that builds on itself

No jumping around. Each day is a step. By the end you can open a platform, read a chart, place a trade, and manage risk with a plan.

Day 01
The Trader's Foundation

Build the right mindset before you build a strategy.
- Welcome to School of Trading
- My story & why I built this academy
- Why most traders never become consistently profitable
- The truth about trading: skill vs. luck
- Stocks, Futures & Crypto — which market fits you?
- The psychology of successful traders
- The habits every professional develops
- What you'll need throughout the program
- Setting expectations for the week
Day 02
The Language of Price

Learn how markets communicate.
- Reading price movement
- Understanding candlesticks
- Timeframes & market perspective
- Buyers vs. sellers
- The auction process behind every move
- Navigating the platform professionally
- Charts, watchlists, alerts & essential tools
You'll begin seeing markets differently — but the why behind price movement comes later.
Day 03
Executing Your First Trade

From observation to execution.
- Setting up your simulation account
- How trades are placed
- Long vs. Short
- Market vs. Limit orders
- Position sizing fundamentals
- Risk management basics
- Stop Loss & Take Profit
- Practicing in a simulated environment
Execution is only one piece of becoming profitable.
Day 04
Where Beginners End & Traders Begin

Your roadmap beyond the basics.
- What separates beginners from consistently profitable traders
- Why entries alone don't create an edge
- How professionals analyze markets differently
- Choosing the right brokerage & trading setup
- Building your personal trading roadmap
- Live Q&A
- Graduation & certificate
Continue your journey — this is only the beginning.

Every student finishes with a homework review, a personal report card, and an official Beginner Certificate.

FAQ

Questions people actually ask

New to trading? You probably have all of these — that's the point. If yours isn't here, call 604-750-7639.

Do I need any prior experience?

No. This program is built for absolute beginners — including people who aren't confident with computers. Day 1 starts with platform setup and basic terminology.

How much does it cost?

$400 online or $700 in-person — one-time. Same curriculum, live classes, instructors and certificate either way. Most students choose in-person in Surrey, BC — being in the room gives you the full hands-on experience, direct access to your instructor, and the strongest results. Prefer to learn from anywhere? Online sits in on the exact same live class.

Is it online or in-person?

Both — your choice at enrollment. Most students choose in-person in Surrey, BC for the full hands-on experience and direct access to the instructor. Online joins the exact same live class from anywhere in Canada — or anywhere in the world.

How long is the program?

4 days of live instruction, held on weekends — Saturday & Sunday — across two weekends. Join in person in Surrey, BC or online.

What if English isn't my first language?

The instructor provides multi-language support in English, Punjabi, and Hindi during class — so nothing gets lost in translation.

Do I need expensive software?

No. Successful trading isn't built around having the most expensive tools — it's built around knowledge, process, and execution. We'll guide you through the platforms and resources you need without unnecessary costs.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes — an official Beginner Certificate from the School of Trading network on completion of the curriculum and homework.

What time are classes held?

Classes are held in either the afternoon or evening — giving you time to prepare before your weekend classes. You'll be notified of the exact time & day ahead of your group.

Where are in-person classes located?

Your in-person location is based on where the majority of students are attending from, or at our office headquarters in Surrey, BC. You'll be notified once your group is set.

How does the online option work?

Straightforward — you'll receive a time and digital access link to join the beginner trading classes live from anywhere.

Do I need to bring anything to class?

Yes — bring a laptop, a notebook and a computer mouse. That's all you need to follow along and take everything in.

How do I pay?

You pick your method of payment and pay at least 4 days in advance, before the program begins, to reserve your seat. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Interac e-Transfer and crypto.

Ready when you are

Everyone deserves a chance.

Almost 90% of new traders fail in their first year — because no one taught them properly. We're here to change that: structured, honest, and beginner-first.

Limited seats

Officially Sponsored By

School of Trading

Beginner Trader is proudly powered by School of Trading — Canada's community-first trading education network. From your very first candlestick to becoming a funded trader, School of Trading delivers live, hands-on education across day trading, futures, forex, stocks, and crypto. Members get a real-time live trading floor, structured trading classes, 1-on-1 mentorship, monthly performance report cards, and a verified community of serious traders. Learn to trade the right way, master risk management, and build a lasting edge in the financial markets.

Visit School of Trading →