Course Structure

Module 1: Introduction to the Stock Market

Topics:
1. What is a stock? How it represents ownership
2. How the stock market works (primary vs secondary markets)
3. Key players: investors, brokers, exchanges
4. Stock indexes (S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones)
5. Myths and misconceptions

Activities:
1. Watch a video tour of the NYSE/Nasdaq
2. Create a mock trading account

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. 1. Explain how the stock market functions and its role in the economy.

2. 2. Analyze company financials and interpret key ratios.

3. 3. Identify different types of stocks and investment strategies.

4. 4. Build a diversified investment portfolio.

5. 5. Evaluate risk and manage emotions in investing.

6. 6. Understand how to use tools and platforms for trading and research.

   
   

   Course Duration

   • Total Length: 6–8 weeks (approx. 30–40 hours)

   • Delivery Mode: Online or in-person

   • Level: Beginner to Intermediate