Beginner Forex Course

Learn the essentials of forex trading, set up a simple plan, and place your first trades with controlled risk.

1) Market basics and core terms

Understand how currency pairs work, what a pip is, and where spreads come from. This gives you the language you need to read any forex platform.

  • Pairs: base vs quote currency and price movement.
  • Pips: how price changes translate to profit/loss.
  • Spreads: the main trading cost you see first.

2) Order types and platform workflow

Learn the difference between market, limit, and stop orders, and practice a simple entry workflow before risking real money.

Market order

Executes immediately at the current price.

Limit order

Executes at a better price than current.

Stop order

Executes after price breaks a level.

3) Risk basics and position sizing

Keep risk small and consistent. A typical beginner rule is 0.5%–1% of the account per trade. The stop-loss defines your risk; position size makes it match your plan.

  • Set the stop-loss before entering.
  • Use a position size calculator for accuracy.

4) Build your first trading plan

A beginner plan is simple and repeatable. Choose one pair, one setup, and clear rules for entry, stop-loss, and take-profit.

  • Trade one major pair to reduce complexity.
  • Write your exact entry and exit rules.
  • Review every trade weekly.