Build your trading skills with IG Academy

Discover how to trade – or develop your knowledge – with free online courses, webinars and seminars. All from a world-leading company with over 40 years’ experience in the financial markets.

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IG Academy mobile app Free demo trading account Over 45 years’ experience

10 free interactive courses Beginner to advanced lessons Interactive exercises and quizzes

What’s in IG Academy?

A huge range of resources to help you sharpen your trading skills. Choose to learn however – and wherever – it suits you.

Online courses

Take things at your own pace with our short, step-by-step courses – including videos, interactive exercises and quizzes so you can check your understanding.

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Live sessions

Join one of our regular webinars or seminars. Our experts will share their knowledge and insight, giving you plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

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Popular courses

Introducing the financial markets

Take a tour of the financial markets. Discover how they operate, what drives them and how you can capitalize on their movements.

Beginner

Course 1

How does trading work?

Find out about the people and organisations who make the trading world tick, and discover the mechanisms behind market prices.

Beginner

Course 2

Orders, execution and leverage

Get an understanding of the steps involved in placing a trade, including how to protect yourself against risk and use leverage wisely.

Beginner

Course 3