DTI’s Core Education curriculum is the key component in the DTI trading education program. Courses are designed to move at your own pace while helping you to understand, analyze, and trade various markets in the context of the 24-hour global market utilizing the DTI Method. Choose from Level 1 through 5 individually, or save by taking advantage of one of our trader packages.

The video below provides an overview of our Core Education Levels 1 -5.

The Fundamental Trader

Learn the basics you need to know to function in the real world of trading.

Whether you’re a novice or have some trading experience, it is important to spend quality time on the basics. In Level 1 which is part of our HomeStudy package, you’ll learn about the market fundamentals of stocks, options, futures and ETFs, proper order terminology, different trading vehicles, determining the trend of the market, and much more. During the heat of battle while in the middle of a trade, having a solid command of this information can make the difference between winning and losing trades.

Includes Level 1 and Level 2 manuals, 4 instructional DVDs, our powerful RoadMap™ market charting software, 3 months of our 24-hour Educational TradeRoom, and unlimited retakes of a half-day of live, online market education with Chief Instructor Geof Smith offered 12 times per year.

The Intermediate Trader

Step into the real world of trading as your instructors show you how the Level 1 fundamentals apply to a live market.

There’s no faster way to learn how to trade than by watching seasoned professionals trade while you trade with them and gain direct hands-on experience doing it yourself. Level 2 is where we’ll guide you into the world of applying the DTI Method and what you’ve learned to the live market. This 3 1/2 day class taught by Chief Instructor Geof Smith is offered 12 times per year both at our onsite student facility in Mobile, AL and live online.

The Advanced Trader

With your hands-on knowledge and experience from Level 3, you’ll have all you need to be a self-sufficient trader.

If your goal is to trade multiple markets without depending on someone else to make trading decisions for you, this is where that critical transition from student to practitioner takes place. Learn the advanced application of the DTI Method in the live market with instructor led trading of stocks, options, futures, ETFs, and commodities. You’ll also learn the crucial skills needed to manage both good and bad trades. This 3 1/2 day class taught by Chief Instructor Geof Smith is offered 6 times per year both at our onsite student facility in Mobile, AL and live online.

**Prerequisite** You must complete Levels 1 and 2 befor you can attend this Level 3 course.**

The Platinum Package

This package combines our Core Education Levels 1, 2, and 3.

The knowledge and training you need to become a confident trader in the real world. Start by learning the basics of the DTI Method. Then, we’ll immerse you in a live market environment and train you to comfortably apply the DTI Method to make smart trading decisions.

Includes unlimited retakes of both Level 1 and Level 2 within a year, plus 2 takes of Level 3. Also includes our powerful RoadMap™ market charting software and 6 months of our 24-hour Educational TradeRoom.

The Diversified Trader

You’ve graduated from the award winning Level 1 through 3 experience, and now you’re ready to become a skilled independent professional.

Applying your knowledge to multiple markets, you’ll trade at the level of a practicing trader with the opportunity to trade hands on in various live markets while being coached by Chief Instructor Geof Smith. Analyze and trade various markets including stocks, options, various futures, ETFs, bonds, commodities, and currencies. This 3 1/2 day class taught by Chief Instructor Geof Smith is offered 6 times per year both at our onsite student facility in Mobile, AL and live online.

**Prerequisite** You must complete Levels 1-3 before you can attend this Level 4 course.**

The DTI Trader

You’re near the pinnacle of your trading education, crossing the threshold into professional trading.

This class is designed for those who want the practical experience to trade for a living like a professional. Learn to analyze and trade multiple markets at the same time with Chief Instructor Geof Smith in this live, online coached trading lab held once per month for a year. Join in on trading stocks, options, various futures, ETFs, bonds, currencies, commodities and much more as the market allows. This live, online coached trading led by Chief Instructor Geof Smith is offered 12 times per year.

**Prerequisite** You must complete Levels 1-4 before you can attend this Level 5 course.**

The Diamond Package

This package combines our Core Education Levels 4 and 5.

Where ordinary people are transformed into skilled, independent traders. Trade continuously under the guidance of a coach and develop the knowledge and skills of a self-sufficient trader. Learn to trade multiple markets simultaneously and know how to take advantage of both bull and bear markets.

Includes unlimited retakes of Levels 1-4 for a year, 6 Level 5 coached trading sessions, our powerful RoadMap™ market charting software, plus 12 months of our 24-hour Educational TradeRoom.

The DTI Trader Package

This package includes all Core Education Levels 1 through 5.

For those individuals who are ready to make the commitment to rise up to trade with the elite. Gain the solid foundation and vital real world “flight time” in live trading that it takes to trade on an ongoing basis at a professional level. This package combines our Platinum and Diamond packages at a discount and provides intense training so that you are ready to succeed on your own whether trading stocks, options, various futures, ETFs, bonds, currencies, commodities, or other markets.

Includes unlimited retakes of Levels 1-4 for a year, 6 Level 5 coached trading sessions, our powerful RoadMap™ market charting software, plus 18 months of our 24-hour Educational TradeRoom.

The Young Eagle

The Young Eagle Program is an intense training program designed for college-aged and younger individuals who have an interest in learning the financial markets.