Technical Analysis Essentials: MAs, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands & ATR
A hands-on course that teaches you how the main technical indicators are calculated, what they really tell you, common misuse, and how to combine them with trendlines and chart patterns into simple, tradable setups. Built by Forex Fluency for disciplined, demo-first practice — expect deliberate exercises, worked examples and backtesting steps before risking real money. Trading forex on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Never trade with funds you cannot afford to lose.
What you'll learn
- Calculate SMA and EMA values for any timeframe and implement them in a charting platform.
- Compute RSI, identify overbought/oversold and divergence, and use it to refine entries.
- Calculate MACD and its signal line; read histogram changes and spot momentum shifts.
- Measure volatility with Bollinger Bands and ATR; use ATR to set ATR-based stops and position size.
- Combine indicators with trendlines and chart patterns to build two simple, rule-based setups.
- Size a position so a stop loss risks exactly 0.5–2% of the account (worked examples for $100–$1,000 accounts).
- Backtest a setup over at least 50 trades, record outcomes, and calculate realistic win rate and drawdown.
- Execute a full demo-trade plan: entry, stop, target, sizing and journal entry.
Inside the course
6 stages · 25lessons, easiest first. Here's a preview — the full lesson-by-lesson outline opens when you enroll.
Module 1 — Foundations: Market terms, charts and risk math
Introduce key forex terms (pip, lot, spread, margin, leverage), chart types and timeframes, and the math behind position sizing and pip value. This module explains how to practise safely: demo accounts, trade journals and realistic risk rules. (Ends with a short quiz.)
- Forex basics and market structure35 min
- Chart types, timeframes and reading price action35 min
- Pip values and position sizing math35 min
- Demo account, trade journaling and risk rules35 min
- 2Module 2 — Moving Averages: SMA, EMA and practical uses4 lessons + quiz
- 3Module 3 — Momentum tools: RSI and MACD4 lessons + quiz
- 4Module 4 — Volatility tools: Bollinger Bands and ATR4 lessons + quiz
- 5Module 5 — Trendlines, chart patterns and confirmed setups4 lessons + quiz
- 6Module 6 — Strategy building, backtest and demo practice5 lessons + quiz
Every lesson is long-form and fact-checked, with worked numeric examples, diagrams and an end-of-stage quiz. Enroll once — it's yours for life.
Sample the teaching first
We wrote a free in-depth guide on this exact topic — read it, and if the teaching style clicks, the course goes ten times deeper.
Read: Forex Technical Analysis 2026: Practical Guide for BeginnersFrequently asked questions
Is this course really worth paying for?
Every Forex Fluency course is a deep, structured program — long-form fact-checked lessons, fully worked numeric examples, diagrams and end-of-module quizzes. At $19 it costs less than one impulsive, uneducated trade typically loses.
How do I access the course after paying?
Checkout takes a minute. Once your payment is confirmed you receive an access code by email — enter it on the My Learning page and every lesson unlocks instantly, forever.
Do I need a trading account first?
No. You only need a free demo account for the practice exercises, and we show you exactly when and how to open one — no deposit required.
Will this course make me profitable?
No honest school promises that. Education, risk management and disciplined practice are what separate the traders who succeed. This course gives you that foundation — the results depend on you.
Is it self-paced?
Completely. Lessons are written, not scheduled — read them any time, on any device, and your progress is saved as you go.