Cleared Derivatives Courses

FIA Markets Academy has launched the Internship Academy - the go-to resource for 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 new hire programs.

Prediction markets harness trading activity to forecast the likelihood of future events—ranging from elections and economic indicators to corporate performance and public policy outcomes. This course offers a practical introduction to how prediction markets operate, how trading behavior aggregates information, and why these markets can serve as powerful forecasting tools.

Learn the fundamentals of futures execution, clearing, market participants, and market structure before examining crypto derivatives, perpetual futures, and prediction markets. The program explains how these markets operate, the infrastructure that supports them, and the regulatory considerations shaping their growth. Led by Walt Lukken and James Overdahl, it is designed for both industry newcomers and experienced professionals seeking a broader market perspective.

Whether you're a futures industry professional, commercial hedger, fund manager or professional trader, it is important to understand the critical role that clearing plays in reducing the risk of counterparty default, guaranteeing the financial performance of all contracts and safeguarding customer funds.

Commodities 101 is a foundational course designed to introduce you to the world of commodities (both physical and futures) and how they're traded. This comprehensive introductory course demystifies the world of commodities by exploring their structure, market dynamics, key participants, and the tools used to manage risk and gain exposure.

Swaps 101 is a foundational course designed to introduce you to the world of swaps, including both over-the-counter and listed derivatives. This comprehensive introductory course demystifies the world of swaps by exploring their structure, market dynamics, key participants, and the tools used to manage risk and gain exposure.

This course takes a step-by-step approach to understanding how a futures trade moves through the market—from order entry and execution to clearing, settlement, and ongoing position management.

Futures 101 explores why futures markets exist, how they have evolved, how they operate, and what sets them apart from other types of markets.

Anatomy of a Futures Brokerage Firm offers an inside look at how futures brokerage firms are structured. It explores the role and responsibilities of the Front, Middle and Back Offices, as well as the cross-functional teams—Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, and Financial Management that advise, monitor, and support them.

FIA Markets Academy has launched the Internship Academy - 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.