Our new Derivatives Master Class (DMC) has been specifically developed to train derivatives traders and derivatives sales teams. This intensive 12-week blended learning program is now available to you – wherever you are.

The Derivatives Master Class (DMC) has been developed to train derivatives traders and derivatives sales teams working in large trading firms and investment banks.

Our Derivatives Master Class is based on the original program that has been successfully delivered for over 25 years to some of the world’s best-known financial institutions. Developed using direct insights from the trading floor, the content has been tried, tested, refined and applied to train thousands of investors, traders, risk managers, structured-product managers and marketers. Now, the Derivatives Master Class is available for you to access online – no matter where you are.

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See all details on the Derivatives Master Class in our factsheet.

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The Derivatives Master Class (DMC) provides a comprehensive insight into the strategies and mechanisms of options trading. Walter is an absolute expert and professional. He knows very well how to explain valuable information from the trading floors in a simple way.

Philipp M.

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Next coached program starts: 01.09.-25.11.2026 and 02.02.-27.04.2027

You can start the Derivatives Master Class anytime and work through the e-learning at your own pace.

But for participants who prefer a more guided experience, we offer coached programs several times a year. Bi-weekly webindars on Wednesday 12:30 - 1:30pm CET.

An Advanced 12-Week Blended Learning Program

In this high-octane course, participants will learn how derivatives are used in different markets and by various clients, how the risks are modelled, managed and priced by banks and in the academic world.

This course is intended for market professionals who regularly deal with the futures and options markets. The courseware assumes that participants are already familiar with the fundamentals of derivatives before they start the Derivatives Master Class.

The Derivatives Master Class: Structure & Learning Goals

Module 1: Derivatives Toolkit

This module reviews the main derivative instruments and core concepts that participants are expected to be familiar with. It is intended as a refresher, and we recommend completing it before starting the Master Class.

Module 2: Models & Valuation Module 3: Volatility & Volatility Markets Module 4: Option Graphs Module 5: American Options & Early Exercise Module 6: Investor Strategies Module 7: Currency Management & FX Derivatives

For further deatails check our the program factsheet.

DMC

Course Overview

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Target Audience	Market professionals who work with futures and options markets and are already familiar with the fundamentals of derivatives: Traders, Sales, Client Advisors, Product Specialists, Asset Managers, Institutional Investors, Pension Funds.
Duration	You can complete the blended learning program (approx. 50 hours) at your own pace. For this you will have access to the program material for 4 months.
Cost	CHF 3'000
Location	Online
Language	English

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In order to help you judge whether you are ready for the Master Class, we created a short online quiz. It will help you identify any areas you should review before you start the Derivatives Master Class.

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Educational Partner & Credits

Educational Partner
Our educational partner NoscoPartners AG is a proven expert in training and further education in the financial market and ensures an optimal mix of theory and practice.

SAQ Re-Certification for “Client Advisor”
This course is recognized by the Swiss Association for Quality (SAQ) as a re-certification measure in the certification system “Client Advisor Bank”. Passing through the training will be credited as a full measure of 50 hours, out of which 24 hours are required for recertification (covering the subject areas of “Industry knowledge” and “Rules of conduct”) for the following certifications:

Certified Wealth Management Advisor CWMA
Certified Corporate Banker CCoB

"Qualified independent wealth manager SAAM"
This Derivatives Master Class is recognized as part of the “Qualified independent wealth manager SAAM” certification of the Swiss Association of Asset Managers (SAAM). You can book the course directly on the website https://www.vsv-asg-training.ch/ and receive 50 credit points from the SAAM.

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