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The Internship Academy

Overview

FIA Markets Academy will launch the Internship Academy this May - the go-to resource for interns and those new to the global derivatives markets.

Equip your team with the fundamentals of futures markets in four short, engaging courses to improve their experience and effectiveness.

We designed these online, on-demand courses to easily integrate into your existing internship or new hire programs.

Course Pricing

Non-Member Rate: $390

FIA Member Rate: $325

To purchase, email memberservices@fia.org.

Details

The four engaging and interactive courses run approximately 45 minutes each:

  • Futures 101 explores why futures markets exist, how they have evolved, how they operate, and what sets them apart from other types of markets.
  • Lifecycle of a Trade follows a trade from order entry through execution, clearing and settlement.
  • Anatomy of a Futures Brokerage Firm covers the functions of a front, middle and back office and how they interact.
  • Exchange Trading & Regulatory Fundamentals for Electronic Traders covers accessing the markets, how a central limit order book works, position limits, block trades and exchange-for-related physicals and key exchange rules that impact traders.

Bonus Interactive Learning Tools:

  • eFlashcards—knowledge checks that you can use to test comprehension.
  • Final assessment—an end-of-program test with digital badges awarded.
  • DIY trivia contest—add a fun, competitive element to your internship program.

Who Should Take this Course? 

This program is intended for those that are new to the Futures market. 

Level:  Basic

Course Pricing

Standard Rate: $390

FIA Member Rate: $325

To purchase, email memberservices@fia.org.