Foundations of Technical Analysis
Foundations of Technical Analysis
Welcome to Foundations of Technical Analysis, your first step toward understanding how to read, interpret, and act on market movements with confidence.
This course is designed for anyone new to technical analysis who wants to build a clear, practical foundation before diving into real-world trading. Through a series of engaging video lessons, easy-to-follow slides, and infographics, you’ll learn how to recognize the signals hidden within price charts - the patterns, trends, and levels that reveal what the market is truly telling you.
After completion, you’ll be able to:
Read and understand different types of charts with confidence
Identify key market trends using Dow Theory principles
Spot critical support and resistance zones that guide buy and sell decisions
Draw and interpret trendlines and chart formations to anticipate potential price moves
Understand how traders use these tools to manage risk and plan their trades
Each lesson builds on the last, turning what may seem complex today into a logical and structured skill set you can begin applying immediately - whether you’re analyzing a stock chart, crypto, or forex pair.
This course won’t just teach you what technical analysis is - it will show you how to think like a trader.
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Lesson 1: What is Technical Analysis + Market Psychology
Discover the meaning and foundation of Technical Analysis and how market psychology plays a critical role.
Discover the meaning and foundation of Technical Analysis and how market psychology plays a critical role.
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Lesson 2: Technical Analysis vs Fundamental Analysis
Distinguish the differences between Technical and Fundamental Analysis, and how they work together.
Distinguish the differences between Technical and Fundamental Analysis, and how they work together.
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Lesson 3: Technical Analysis Methodologies
Get introduced to Chart Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, and Sentiment Analysis.
Get introduced to Chart Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, and Sentiment Analysis.
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Timing, Forecasting, and Risk Management.
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Learn what charts are and the benefits of using them.
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Learn the difference between line, bar, and candlestick charts.
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Lesson 7: Trend Analysis - Understanding Dow Theory
Dive into the principles of Technical Analysis and how they are applicable to trading the markets.
Dive into the principles of Technical Analysis and how they are applicable to trading the markets.
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Lesson 8: Support and Resistance Levels
Learn what Support and Resistance levels are and how to use them.
Learn what Support and Resistance levels are and how to use them.
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Understand Trendlines and how to use them in different scenarios.
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Lesson 10: Chart Formations and Projections
Learn the difference between Triangles, Flags & Pennants, and Wedges, and how to use them.
Learn the difference between Triangles, Flags & Pennants, and Wedges, and how to use them.
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Lesson 11: Understanding Gaps in Trading
Learn the different types of Gaps, how they are created, and the implications behind each.
Learn the different types of Gaps, how they are created, and the implications behind each.
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Lesson 12: Understanding Reversal Patterns in Trading
Explore the different types of Reversals and how they are used, followed by a lesson on False Breakouts.
Explore the different types of Reversals and how they are used, followed by a lesson on False Breakouts.