I want to take a day trading course to boost my skills. There are tons of choices online and I am unsure which ones are really valuable.
Has anyone taken a course in the last couple of years? Did it genuinely improve your trading or was it just basic info you could find for free?
I am looking for honest feedback before spending a few hundred dollars.
A course taken about 8 months ago provided some solid risk management and position sizing insights. Most of that info is available for free on YouTube.
The organized structure helped—no more jumping between random videos. The trading community was decent, useful for getting questions answered.
Starting with free resources is advised. If there’s still confusion after a few weeks, consider paid courses then.
Many courses repeat free online content. Invest in backtesting software and trading capital. Real losses provide more valuable lessons than theoretical examples.
Got burned for $800 on a ‘pro’ trading course two years back. Thought it’d actually help my trading.
Turned out to be recycled YouTube stuff with fancy packaging. The instructor clearly didn’t know what they were doing either.
What actually worked? Found a simple strategy online for free and spent months practicing until I nailed it.
Skip courses, put that money into live trading with small amounts instead.
Many day trading courses tend to repeat the free information available online. Real learning happens through actual trading, not just attending lectures. Instead of spending money on a course, consider investing it directly into your trading account. Focus on mastering a couple of strategies and read some reputable trading books. Use demo accounts to practice, then begin with small real trades. The market will provide valuable lessons once you’ve grasped the basics.