Online Trading Courses by Van Tharp Institute
Explore our comprehensive collection of self-paced trading courses designed by Dr. Van Tharp and his team of instructors. These online programs cover essential trading principles—from psychology and risk management to position sizing and system development. Whether you’re just starting out or refining a seasoned approach, our courses help you build a solid foundation for consistent, profitable trading.
Enhance Your Learning with Workshops
Looking for deeper, immersive training? Our video-on-demand workshops are the perfect complement to our courses, offering intensive sessions with real examples, advanced exercises, and Q&A recordings with Dr. Tharp’s students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best trading courses for beginners?
We recommend starting with the Foundation courses if you are a complete beginner and taking the Peak Performance Home Study Course to master trading psychology, followed by our How to Develop a Winning Trading System course. These provide a solid foundation for traders at any level. To learn more, read our full guide on where to start.
Are the courses self-paced?
Yes, all our trading courses are video-on-demand and self-paced. You can study at your own convenience, with one year of access to materials.
Do I need any trading experience to take these courses?
No prior trading experience is required for many of our foundational courses. Each course clearly states prerequisites, if any.
What’s the difference between courses and workshops?
Courses are self-guided training programs you can take anytime. Workshops, originally conducted live over multiple days or sessions, are now available in a new on-demand video format. These comprehensive programs go deeper than standard courses, featuring recorded live instruction, advanced exercises, and interactive student sessions to accelerate your mastery of key trading principles.
How long do I have access to the course after purchase?
You receive full access to all video lessons and downloadable materials for one year from the date of purchase.
Van Tharp's Introduction to Position Sizing Strategies Course