The Capital Essentials Course
Better Investment Decisions Start with Understanding the Markets.
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Capital Essentials
Understand Financial Markets in 3 Weeks
The Capital Essentials course has been designed to help you understand how the global economy, financial markets and investor behaviour are connected, and how to use that knowledge to make more informed decisions when investing or trading
9 Live Interactive Sessions
Study Guides & Workbooks
Private Learning Community
7-Day Apollo Atlas Trial
What we will cover in the Capital Essentials Course
Six live lessons, three weekly recap sessions and a practical introduction to understanding financial markets.
01 - The Market Universe
Understand how investor confidence influences markets, why investors move between growth and safer assets, and how to recognise changing market conditions.
02 - Risk-On vs
Risk-Off
Understand how investor confidence influences markets, why investors move between growth and safer assets, and how to recognise changing market conditions.
03 - The Dollar & The Yen
Learn why the US Dollar and Japanese Yen are important and how their movements can provide clues about investor confidence and market conditions.
04 - Inflation & Interest Rates
Discover how inflation, interest rates and central bank decisions influence the economy, investor behaviour and financial markets.
05 - Bonds, Commodities & Safe Havens
Understand how bonds, yields, gold and oil behave, and what they can tell us about economic conditions and investor confidence.
06 - The Market State Model
Bring everything together using a structured approach to understand current market conditions and assess potential investment opportunities and risks.
Your Course Materials
PDF Study Guides
Easy-to-follow guides covering everything taught in each lesson, so you can revisit the material whenever you need to.
Educational Posters
Clear visual references to help you understand key concepts, recognise market conditions and follow the Capital Essentials framework.
Market Environment Workbook
A practical workbook to help you analyse market conditions, record your observations and apply what you've learned.
Jargon Buster & Student Roadmap
Simple explanations of financial terminology and a step-by-step guide to using your course materials effectively.
Everything You Need to Put Your Learning into Practice
What will you be able to do
after completing the course?
Stop Watching
the Markets Move.
Have the knowledge to recognise what’s happening in financial markets and what it could mean for your investments.
Understand how economic conditions, investor behaviour and global events influence financial markets and asset prices.
Understand Why
the Markets Move.
Use your knowledge and understanding to identify opportunities, recognise risks and make more informed investment and trading decisions.
Take Control
of your Investments
6 Live Interactive Lessons
Learn directly from our tutors, ask questions and explore real-world market examples.
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3 Weekly Recap Sessions
Revisit what you've learned, ask questions and strengthen your understanding.
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Downloadable Learning Materials
Study guides, workbooks and educational posters to support your learning.
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Private Student Community
Access to a dedicated Discord channel to discuss ideas, share knowledge and learn alongside fellow students.
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7-Day Apollo Atlas Trial
Explore our market intelligence platform with a free seven-day trial after completing the course.