Nasdaq Derivatives Academy is an intuitive on-demand e-learning program, offering a variety of courses developed to fit your needs. The course offering consists of three separate tracks: Private Investors, Professional Investors, and Risk, Post Trade, and Compliance Personnel.

To satisfy the explicit need for neutral, high quality and cost-efficient education on equity derivatives. Following thorough market analysis and interviews with countless members across the Nordic equity derivatives market, it’s been clear that there is a pressing need to learn more about what equity derivatives are and the risks and opportunities associated with it.

Whether you're just starting out or are an experienced derivatives trader, our courses help investors succeed at all stages of their investment expertise. Discover more about our offering and find the right course for you above.

• When is the course taking place?
  The courses are fully digital and offered on-demand to best fit your schedule.
• How do I access the courses?
  All you have to do is go to our website and register an account.
• Will there be any course diploma available?
  Yes, upon completion of the course you’ll be awarded with a Nasdaq Derivatives sponsored diploma as well as a LinkedIn badge.
• How long does it take to go through a course and pass the exam?
  Estimated times for completion can be found under the course descriptions on our website.

Yes, the course for Private Investors: Options Trading for Private Investors covers all the basics you need to know about derivatives and doesn’t require previous knowledge. After completing the course and passing the exam, you will have knowledge that will help you make your first derivatives trade.

The course for Professional Investors: Derivatives for Professionals, offers extensive information and in-depth knowledge whether in trading, investment or hedging purposes. Among other outcomes, you’ll learn how to generate alpha, create more efficient cash management, create proper risk controls, and further equip yourself for complex investment decisions.

An open brokerage account is not a requirement to take the course, yet it will be advantageous as you will learn to incorporate your theoretical and case-study knowledge in a practical setting.

Absolutely. ETP’s, options, and futures share similar characteristics, such as use of leverage, but with differences in cost, risk structure, and liquidity. We’ll outline benefits of utilizing options and futures in your portfolio throughout the course also from a leverage perspective.

No, all you need is an internet connection and a web browser.

External resources, such as OptionsPlay, are also provided to Nordic retail investors free of charge.

After completing the course, you’ll be offered the opportunity to become a member of Nasdaq Derivatives Academy’s community. The community consist of individuals and professionals with a keen interest in derivatives trading. As a member of the Nasdaq Derivatives Academy community, you'll be offered exclusive invitations to various seminars, webinars, physical gatherings and more.