Academy of Financial Markets — Toronto Forex & stock trading course

Toronto · Zoom · Private & Group Training

Learn to trade the way
it’s actually done —
one student at a time.

Choose private mentorship over Zoom, live one-on-one training in downtown Toronto, or join our next 8-week live Group Training semester. Every path is built around practical market skills, disciplined risk management and a repeatable trading process.

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Limited openings each month · Evenings & weekends available

The engagement

Zoom Mentorship
$1,560 CAD
In-Person Mentorship
$1,800 CAD
Private lock-in
$300 CAD
Group Training
$1,250 CAD
Group Early Bird
$1,075 CAD
Next Group Start
Nov 5, 2026
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Private mentorship: $300 locks your date · Group: full payment required

Live market desk

The screen we read together.

This is the workspace of the mentorship — real charts and the events that move them. In your sessions we read exactly this, live, and build the plan around it.

Upcoming risk events

The releases that move price this week.

Live market data by TradingView. For education only — not a recommendation to trade.

Toronto trading course

A private Forex & stock trading course, in the heart of Toronto.

Academy of Financial Markets offers private mentorship and live group trading education in Toronto taught by Michael Harding. Instead of a packed webinar or a recycled video library, you get 16 focused hours of live, screen-to-screen mentorship — in person at 192 Spadina Ave. in downtown Toronto, or over Zoom from anywhere in Canada.

You’ll learn to trade both Forex and stocks the way professionals actually do it: capital preservation and risk first, then market structure, clean-chart entries, trade management and the psychology that makes results repeatable. Explore the full program, see how it works, or start free in the online trading academy.

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Live Group Training · Downtown Toronto

Enroll into the next semester.

Learn in a focused live classroom with a maximum of 10 students. You get structured instruction, live discussion, practical market work and the chance to meet other serious traders working toward the same goal.

Semester starts

November 5, 2026

Every Thursday · 7:30 PM–9:30 PM · 8 weeks

Seats are limited

7 seats remaining

Maximum 10 students per semester.

Enroll early. Arrive prepared.

Your preparation starts before Day 1.

Enroll now and receive your ebooks, study guide and trading software in advance so you can review the material, get your platform ready and come prepared for the first class.

Michael Harding, founder and lead trading mentor at Academy of Financial Markets

Founder & Lead Trading Mentor

Michael Harding

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About your mentor

Built in the markets. Proven through experience.

Michael Harding has traded Forex, indices and commodities since 2008. His approach was shaped through live-market experience — the wins, the mistakes, the changing conditions and the uncomfortable drawdowns that teach a trader why planning, timing and risk control matter far more than hype.

He has personally taught 6,500+ students, with a high success rate even from the 16-hour intensive alone — and every student keeps ongoing support after the program. Beyond mentoring, Michael founded Miami Trading Academy and Academy of Financial Markets, and owns WePassChallenges, a prop-firm challenge education and services company.

Since 2008
Active market experience
6,500+
Students taught
Ongoing
Post-program support
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Trading-industry ventures

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Experience and business ownership establish background, not a promise of profitability. Trading involves substantial risk, and mentorship outcomes depend on the student’s effort, discipline and market conditions.

Programs

Choose the training format that fits how you learn.

Every program teaches the same core market framework: risk management, market structure, price action, execution, trade management, psychology and a written trading plan. The main difference is how much individual attention, classroom interaction and scheduling flexibility you want.

Private · Online

Zoom Mentorship

Live one-on-one training from anywhere. Your sessions are built around your current level, goals, schedule, charts and trading process.

How it works
Meet live over Zoom, share screens, review markets and work directly through your trading decisions.
What’s included
Private instruction, ebooks, study material, trading software setup, practice work, ongoing support and final assessment.
Best for
Students outside Toronto, busy professionals and anyone who wants maximum scheduling flexibility.

$1,560 CAD

$300 locks your start date.

Choose Zoom Mentorship

Private · Downtown Toronto

In-Person Mentorship

Work side-by-side with your mentor at our Spadina Avenue location. The program is tailored just like Zoom, with the added benefit of face-to-face instruction and immediate hands-on feedback.

How it works
Private live sessions in downtown Toronto, using your charts and platform while your mentor works beside you.
What’s included
One-on-one instruction, ebooks, study material, trading software, practice assignments, ongoing support and final assessment.
Best for
Students who learn best face-to-face or want close observation and direct correction while building their process.

$1,800 CAD

$300 locks your start date.

Choose In-Person Mentorship

Live · Small Group

Group Training

Eight weeks of structured live training in downtown Toronto with no more than 10 students. Learn the curriculum while meeting and working alongside other serious traders.

How it works
Every Thursday from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM for 8 weeks, starting November 5, 2026.
What’s included
Live classroom instruction, ebooks, study guide, trading software, practical exercises, peer discussion and final assessment.
Best for
Students who want structure, accountability, networking and the energy of learning with like-minded traders.

$1,250 CAD

Early Bird $1,075 · full payment required · 7 seats remaining.

Choose Group Training
Compare Zoom Mentorship In-Person Mentorship Group Training
FormatPrivate 1-on-1 onlinePrivate 1-on-1 TorontoLive group, max 10
PersonalizationHighestHighestStructured curriculum + Q&A
SchedulingFlexibleFlexible by appointmentThursdays 7:30–9:30 PM
LocationAnywhere via Zoom192 Spadina Ave.192 Spadina Ave.
Student interactionMentor onlyMentor onlyMentor + like-minded students
Tuition$1,560 CAD$1,800 CAD$1,250 / $1,075 Early Bird
Payment to enroll$300 lock-in$300 lock-inFull payment upfront
Final exam100 multiple-choice questions100 multiple-choice questions100 multiple-choice questions
Certificate70%+ earns Certificate of Completion70%+ earns Certificate of Completion70%+ earns Certificate of Completion
RetakesUnlimited free remote attemptsUnlimited free remote attemptsUnlimited free remote attempts

Certificate of Completion

Finish the course. Pass the exam. Add the credential.

Every paid training student can take the 100-question multiple-choice final exam. A score of 70% or higher earns a Certificate of Completion. If you do not pass on the first attempt, you can retake the exam remotely with unlimited free attempts.

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The curriculum

Sixteen hours,
built around you.

Every engagement is private, so the plan bends to your level and goals. This is the spine we work through — on live markets, on your platform.

  1. 01

    Foundations & risk

    Capital preservation, position sizing, and the math of drawdown before a single trade.

  2. 02

    Market structure

    Reading trend, ranges, and liquidity across Forex pairs and equities.

  3. 03

    Price action & entries

    Clean-chart decision making: structure, confirmation, and precise entries.

  4. 04

    Trade & risk management

    Stops, targets, scaling, and protecting winners under real conditions.

  5. 05

    Psychology & routine

    The pre-market ritual and mindset that make results repeatable.

  6. 06

    Your live plan

    A written, personal trading plan you leave with — and can actually follow.

How it works

From first call to first class in five clear steps.

01

Reserve online

Fill in the short form and we email your payment options — card, e-Transfer, PayPal or crypto.

02

Pay the deposit

Send the $300 deposit any way you like, then reply with a screenshot to lock your date.

03

Get your welcome pack

Ebooks to study, software setup, and a paper-trading account so you can start practising.

04

Settle the balance

Pay the remainder in one or two payments — we send friendly reminders.

05

Attend & trade

Sixteen live hours, then a written plan you keep for good.

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Free Online Self-Learning Course

Build your knowledge. Add a credential to your resume.

Start with our free Online Academy and work through all 8 financial-markets modules at your own pace. Complete the modules and final assessment to receive a free Certificate of Completion that you can add to your resume or professional profile.

Students who want to go further can also get guidance on career positioning and job-placement preparation, plus education around prop-firm funding pathways with firms such as FTMO. Employment, funding and trading results are never guaranteed.

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Student Experiences

What students say after working with us.

★★★★★

The private sessions gave me direct, usable feedback that I could not get from self-teaching. The face-to-face guidance helped me sharpen my skills and clearly see what I still needed to improve.

James · Google Review

1/5

Insights & analysis

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Openings are limited

Ready to trade with a plan instead of a hunch?

Reserve your date, choose how you pay, and we email your payment options right away.

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FAQ

Toronto trading course — common questions

What courses are available?

Choose from three paths: private Zoom Mentorship, private Live In-Person Mentorship in downtown Toronto, or our Live In-Person Group Training semester. We also offer a free self-learning Online Academy with 8 modules.

Who is the training for?

Beginners are welcome, and experienced traders can use the program to refine execution, risk, psychology and consistency. Group Training is also a good fit for students who want to learn alongside other serious, like-minded traders.

How much does private mentorship cost?

The current website tuition applies to private Zoom Mentorship. Private Live In-Person Mentorship is $1,800 CAD. A $300 lock-in payment secures the start date for private mentorship.

How much is the Live Group Training semester?

Group Training is $1,250 CAD paid in full. Enroll at least two weeks before the semester start date and the Early Bird tuition is $1,075 CAD. Full payment is required to secure a group seat.

When does the next Group Training semester start?

The next semester begins Thursday, November 5, 2026 and runs every Thursday from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM for 8 weeks at our downtown Toronto location. Enrollment is capped at 10 students.

What do I receive before Group Training begins?

Students who enroll early receive their ebooks, study guide and trading software before Day 1 so they can arrive prepared and ready to work.

How is private mentorship different from a normal course?

Private mentorship is tailored around your current experience, goals, trading style and problem areas. You can choose live Zoom or in-person training, and the sessions focus directly on your charts, risk process, decisions and trading plan.

Can I start with a free course?

Yes. The Online Academy is free. Complete all 8 modules and the final assessment to earn a free Certificate of Completion that can be added to your resume or professional profile.

Do you help students with careers or prop-firm funding?

Yes. We can help students strengthen their professional presentation, prepare for finance and trading opportunities, and understand pathways toward prop-firm funding with firms such as FTMO. Assistance does not guarantee employment, funding or trading results.

Where is the in-person training held?

Private in-person mentorship and group training are held at 192 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2C2, Ground Floor. Private visits are by appointment.

Can I schedule a strategy call before enrolling?

Yes. You can schedule a free 15-minute strategy call to discuss your experience, goals and which training format is the best fit.

What if I live far from downtown Toronto?

For students travelling a long distance, we often recommend doing the first few private sessions live in person so you can build the foundation face-to-face. The remaining private sessions can always be completed live over Zoom if that is more practical.

Is there a final exam and Certificate of Completion?

Yes. Paid training students complete a 100-question multiple-choice final exam. A score of 70% or higher earns a Certificate of Completion.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

You can retake the final exam remotely at no additional cost. There are unlimited free attempts, so you can review the material and try again until you achieve the 70% passing score.

In person or online

Meet us on Spadina Avenue,
in downtown Toronto.

Private one-on-one mentorship and live Group Training are available on the ground floor at our Spadina Avenue location, while private mentorship is also available live over Zoom from anywhere. In-person visits are by appointment only.

192 Spadina Ave.
Toronto, ON M5T 2C2
Ground Floor

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