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Basic Derivatives Course: Futures, Options & Swaps Explained

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Master forwards, futures, options, and swaps through structured, beginner-friendly training. Learn derivatives pricing, hedging, and risk management with real-world case studies and downloadable Excel templates.

Topics Covered:

Forwards and futures, futures mechanism, options trading, options strategies, swaps, interest rate swap analysis, credit derivatives, credit derivatives structure, and more..

Relevant Career Paths:

Derivatives Trader, Derivatives Operations Analyst, Derivatives Risk Analyst, and more..

What's included with enrollment:
  • 1 Hour
  • Excel templates
  • Certification
  • 1 Year Access
Learners from finance, consulting, technology, and Fortune 500 teams
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★★★★★

“Decent course overall. Covers the fundamentals well. I wouldn’t say it goes very deep, but for understanding the basics of hedging and risk, it does the job.”

Lucas Schneider | Risk Analyst Trainee
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“Helpful for understanding the fundamentals. Some sections felt a bit slow, but it’s beginner friendly. I feel more confident with the terminology now.”

Isabella Rossi | Business Student
Program Overview

Derivatives Foundations First. Risk & Pricing Strategies Next. Finance Career Confidence Always.

The course opens with derivatives basics - what they are, how they work, and the mechanics behind forwards, futures, options, and swaps - before building into pricing, hedging, and real-market applications.

DERIVATIVES BASICS
RISK MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATION
Included With Enrollment

Everything you need to learn, practise, and verify your derivatives knowledge.

These resources are designed to move you from concept to application — giving you structured video guidance, hands-on Excel practice, and a shareable credential upon completion.

Video Tutorials (1+ Hours)

Step-by-step lessons covering all core derivatives concepts from basics to credit derivatives.

Included

Downloadable Excel Templates

Practise pricing, swap analysis, and derivatives calculations with ready-to-use Excel files.

Included

Certificate of Completion

Earn a WallStreetMojo credential to add to your LinkedIn profile and resume.

Included

One-Year Unlimited Access

Revisit any lesson or template for a full year from the date of purchase.

Included
Curriculum

A Clear, Sequenced Path Through Derivatives - From Basics to Credit Markets

The curriculum is structured to build knowledge layer by layer — starting with foundational concepts and advancing steadily through contract types, strategies, and credit instruments, so no learner is left behind.

4 phases 1+ hour 9 modules Real case study examples included
01 DERIVATIVES FOUNDATIONS Core concepts and contract types
Introduction to DerivativesIntroduces what derivatives are, their purpose in financial markets, and the key instrument categories.
1 mins · 1 lesson
Forwards and FuturesCovers the mechanics, pricing logic, and use cases of forward and futures contracts.
21 mins · 1 lesson
Concepts of FuturesExplains how futures markets operate - margin, settlement, and contract execution in practice.
12 mins · 1 lesson
02 OPTIONS Options mechanics, pricing, and strategy
Introduction to OptionsIntroduces call and put options, their structure, and how they differ from futures and forwards.
8 mins · 1 lessons
Options ExamplesCovers options trading mechanics and key strategies used in portfolio management and speculation.
17 mins · 1 lessons
03 SWAPS Interest rate and credit swap instruments
Introduction to SwapsExplains what swaps are, how they are structured, and why counterparties enter into swap agreements.
4 mins · 1 lesson
Analysis of Interest Rate SwapsWalks through evaluating and pricing interest rate swaps with worked examples.
8 mins · 1 lesson
04 CREDIT DERIVATIVES Credit instruments, structure, and risk
Introduction to Credit DerivativesCovers what credit derivatives are and their role in managing credit exposure in financial markets.
3 mins · 1 lesson
Credit Derivatives and Its StructureExamines the structural mechanics of credit default swaps and related credit instruments.
4 mins · 1 lesson
The curriculum moves logically from derivatives fundamentals (Phase 1) through options mechanics and strategy (Phase 2), into swap instruments and interest rate analysis (Phase 3), and finally into credit derivatives and their market structure (Phase 4) - ensuring each concept builds on the one before it.
Sample Videos

Preview the learning experience before you enroll.

Watch how the course breaks down complex derivatives concepts — futures, options, swaps — into clear, example-led lessons that are designed from the ground up for beginners entering finance and trading.

Introduction to Derivatives

Basics of Derivatives

Course Director

Directed by a former JPMorgan and CLSA analyst with 20+ years of finance training experience

Dheeraj Vaidya, CFA, FRM

Co-Founder, WallStreetMojo · View LinkedIn profile →

EX-JPMORGANEX-CLSA AnalystCFAFRMIIT and IIM Alumnus20+YEARS OF EXPERIENCE100K+ STUDENTS TRAINED

Dheeraj Vaidya is a CFA and FRM charterholder with over 20 years of experience training finance professionals across investment banking, equity research, and capital markets. An alumnus of IIT and IIM, he previously worked as an analyst at JPMorgan and CLSA before founding WallStreetMojo. He designed this Basic Derivatives Course to give finance beginners a structured, example-led foundation in derivatives trading, risk management, and financial instruments - the same knowledge he applied in top-tier financial institutions.

Career Outcomes

From Derivatives Newcomer to Finance-Ready Professional

Derivatives skills are in demand across banks, hedge funds, and trading desks — and this course gives you the foundations employers actually test for.

Career paths our students typically pursue
Derivatives Trader26%
Derivatives Operations Analyst24%
Derivatives Risk Analyst18%
Portfolio Manager14%
Financial Analyst18%
Identify and understand different types of derivatives - futures, forwards, options, swaps
Analyse and evaluate interest rate swaps
Understand credit derivatives structure and risk control
Apply hedging strategies to manage price fluctuations and market volatility
Understand the operational workings of derivatives and capital markets
Build foundational skills for finance, trading, and risk management roles
Fit Check

Is this course right for you?

This is a beginner-level derivatives course — use this checklist to confirm it matches exactly where you are and where you want to go.

This course is built for:

Financial Analysts
Traders
Investors
Brokers
Risk Managers
Portfolio Managers
Finance Students and Enthusiasts

This course is NOT for:

×Learners who already have advanced derivatives knowledge and are seeking a deeper specialisation course
×Those with no interest in capital markets or financial instruments
×Anyone looking for a purely theoretical academic text with no applied examples
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Why Choose This Course?

The Structured Derivatives Course Built for Finance Career Starters

This course begins with the fundamentals every beginner needs, builds systematically through options, swaps, and credit derivatives, and grounds every concept in real-world case studies and downloadable Excel practice - so you finish with skills, not just notes.

STRUCTURED LEARNINGPRACTICAL APPLICATIONCAREER RELEVANCE

Foundations-First Curriculum

The course starts at derivatives basics and builds steadily - no assumptions about prior knowledge, no gaps in the logical sequence from forwards to credit derivatives.

Excel-Based Practice Included

Every key concept is reinforced with downloadable Excel templates so you practise derivatives pricing and swap analysis hands-on, not just in theory.

Built Around Real-World Applications

Examples draw from how banks, corporations, and traders actually use derivatives - the same market context you will face in a finance or trading role.

One Structured Course at a Fair Price

At ₹4,000 this course covers the full derivatives spectrum - futures, options, swaps, credit derivatives - in a single, sequenced program rather than across multiple disconnected resources.

The simple promise

By the end of this derivatives course, you will not just understand what futures, options, and swaps are - you will be able to read market instruments with confidence, apply hedging logic to real scenarios, and walk into a derivatives interview or role knowing exactly how these instruments work.

Smarter Buy

Why pay more - in time or money - to learn derivatives the unstructured way?

Most learners considering a derivatives course weigh two paths: free self-study through YouTube and blogs, or piecing together individual courses across platforms. Neither gives you a guided sequence, downloadable Excel templates, case study examples, and a certificate — and both end up costing more in time or money than a single structured course.

Alternative A
YouTube + Free Online ResourcesFree but unstructured - no guided sequence, no Excel templates, no case studies, no certificate, and no clear learning outcome
FreeBut a high hidden cost in wasted time
Alternative B
Individual Course PurchasesHigher combined cost with no guaranteed sequence, no integrated Excel resources, and no single learning path from basics through to credit derivatives
₹41,000Multiple purchases required
WallStreetMojo recommended choice
Basic Derivatives CourseOne structured course covering forwards, futures, options, swaps, and credit derivatives - with Excel templates, case studies, and a certificate of completion
₹3,999Complete Course
GUIDED SEQUENCE INCLUDED
EXCEL TEMPLATES BUILT IN
BEST VALUE VS BUYING SEPARATELY
Why it wins: A single, expert-designed course that takes you from zero derivatives knowledge to a working understanding of all major instrument types - with hands-on Excel practice and a shareable certificate - for less than the cost of stitching together individual resources.
₹4,000saved

Simple takeaway: One structured derivatives course gives you the guided sequence, Excel templates, real-world examples, and certificate that free self-study cannot - and at ₹4,000 it costs far less than buying equivalent resources separately.

Student Feedback

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★★★★★

“Solid overview of derivatives. Nothing too advanced, but it explains the core ideas well. Good for anyone who is completely new to this topic.”

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Carlos MéndezAccounting Graduate
★★★★★

“Straightforward and easy to follow. It’s more on the basic side, but that’s fine if you’re just starting out. I found the hedging section useful for work context.”

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Oliver SmithJunior Risk Analyst
★★★★★

“Decent course for getting the basics right. I already knew a bit from college, but this helped tie things together. Could use more examples, but overall it’s clear.”

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James CarterFinance Intern
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From CFA concepts to real-world financial modeling and valuation skills.

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Making complex concepts simple to understand.

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Certification

Earn a WallStreetMojo certificate after course completion.

Once you complete the Basic Derivatives Course, you receive a WallStreetMojo certificate of completion that you can add directly to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or professional portfolio - demonstrating verified knowledge of derivatives, risk management, and financial instruments.

Certificate on course completion
Designed for finance students, analysts, traders, and career starters
Demonstrates derivatives and risk management learning
Supports career positioning in finance, trading, and capital markets roles
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about course content, prerequisites, access, Excel templates, and how this derivatives training fits different career goals.

What is covered in a derivatives course?

The derivatives course is of 1+ hour duration and comes with downloadable Excel files. The whole training program is structured in such a way that it starts from the basics and steadily moves towards deeper concepts, complex terms and crucial aspects of derivatives trading. The entire content is divided into multiple chapters so that you can track your pace of learning. When you complete the course, you are offered a course completion certificate.

Is this derivatives training suitable for beginners?

Yes, as the course's name suggests, this is a basic-level course and is suitable for beginners. It can be purchased by anyone looking to enhance their knowledge concerning derivatives. Still, if you already have knowledge of financial markets and have a clear knowledge of stock market activities, trading, investments, assets, and portfolios, this course will come in handy for you as it explores the derivatives-related concepts specifically. All the examples used in the course are strictly optimized for beginners.

Do I need any prior experience to enroll in this course?

No, this course is already about rudimentary knowledge coupled with the basics of derivatives. To be frank, if you already had any prior knowledge of the subject, you wouldn't be here checking it out right now. In fact, on the contrary, once you complete the course, you will have the basic knowledge of the derivatives. After that, you can decide to take on an advanced course with us on the same subject.

Is there an online option for the derivatives course?

Yes, the entire course is an online course. In fact, once purchased, the course remains active for your access for a complete period of one year. You can access it from any device, such as a mobile phone, laptop, desktop computer, or even tablet. At the same time, the course offers downloadable Excel files as part of the course content that you can use for better understanding.

What topics are covered in the financial derivatives course?

The course is divided into sections that are separate chapters defining different parts and aspects of derivatives. It starts with derivatives and their basics, moving towards forwards and futures, swaps, options trading, techniques and applications, and credit derivatives and their structure. The instructor of the course presents engaging topics with crucial examples to explain risk management and control over asset pricing and contract selling in the financial markets.

Can I learn derivatives online?

Yes, it is a complete financial derivatives course online that you can take from our website. You will require a stable internet connection to access the course. This course is just over an hour. So, you can complete it anytime and come back to rewatch the videos for a year. You will just need a device like a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet through which you can access the course online anytime and anywhere.

Can I expect hands-on experience in this derivatives training?

Yes, you can download the Excel files offered with this course to get a better grasp of the content. Moreover, the examples in this course ensure a practical approach that helps you understand the real-world application of the concepts discussed. Do visit the website and course pages to learn more about the different variety of courses offered by WallstreetMojo. The more you will explore, the better courses you will choose for yourself. Do not forget to take assistance and write to us for support at support@wallstreetmojo.com.

Will this course cover both theoretical and practical aspects of derivatives?

Yes, the financial derivatives online course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of the derivatives; it offers a series of downloadable Excel files related to the course content and information on the derivatives. You can use them for a more practical approach. As far as theory is concerned, the instructor in the course will offer some very crucial insights through examples, explaining every concept exhaustively.

How can I further advance my knowledge after completing the derivatives course?

This is a basic-level course. It would help if you took it to cover the basic knowledge and fundamental understanding of the derivatives market, mechanism, types and structure. Once you complete this course and feel that you want to learn more about it with an in-depth view, you can check out our advanced derivatives course to get a closer look at derivatives and understand them in more detail. The advanced level course has an entirely different curriculum, which includes put call parity and arbitrage strategy. It aims to help develop detailed knowledge of derivatives.

Is there an exam associated with the derivatives course?

Yes, MCQ-styled derivatives exams or assessments are included in the course to test your knowledge and help evaluate your understanding of the concepts. These tests are fun and engaging and only determine the level of understanding and all the content that you have studied during the course. At the end of the videos, you have to take a final assessment test. Once you complete it and obtain the passing marks, you can download the certificate of completion.

What is the duration of the derivatives course?

This course’s duration is 1+ hours, which means you can easily complete it in a day. But it would help if you didn't rush into it, and that's why the course will be accessible to you for the next twelve months after purchase. It may sound like a small course, but given that we have majorly focused and created a course with basic concepts and understanding, it will be super beneficial for you. Many of the reviews and testimonials of the course buyers show that they are surprised at how so much valuable content can be provided in such a short span of time.

Are there any prerequisites for enrolling in the derivatives course?

The course comes with a bunch of downloadable Excel documents, so you will require MS Excel software to access them. Apart from this, the course is open to anyone who has the desire to learn about derivatives and a stable internet connection. Hence, if you meet these requirements, you can enroll in this course and start learning.

What are the fees for enrolling in the derivatives course?

Yes, the derivatives course has a fee; you can visit the website and check out the fee at your convenience. The reason we are not offering a set price is that we constantly have discounts and promotional prices for a limited timeframe. So, you can check the discounted price and make the purchase.

Can I see the course outline for the financial derivatives course?

Yes, this is one of the best online excel courses for finance available. You can take this online on all your smart devices, from a laptop to a smartphone or a tablet. This provides you with learning mobility with easy and quick access to the online course, no matter where you are and what you are doing. All you need is a stable internet connection with an actively working device and hands-on accessibility to the Microsoft Excel software.

Is there support available after completing the derivatives training?

Yes, many of the course buyers are interested in staying connected with us and, from time to time. You can contact us for more information, updates, and insights. All you have to do is write an email to us at support@wallstreetmojo.com. We are the ones who always reply. All you have to do is take the first step and rest assured we are there for you.

Can I access course materials after completing the derivatives course?

Yes, the course will remain accessible for the duration of a year from the date you bought it. We understand the importance of this course’s templates, videos and tests. So, you can access it from anywhere at your convenience until the validity expires. After a year from the purchase date, you can repurchase the course again if required.

What job opportunities are available after completing the derivatives course?

The three most common job roles you can have in the derivatives field of the finance industry are derivatives trader, derivatives risk analyst and derivatives operations analyst. Both designations have different hierarchies, salaries, responsibilities and levels of challenges in their day-to-day business activities. At the same time, it is highly possible that most aspirants start from an entry-level position and steadily move ahead in the corporate ladder.

What roles can a derivatives analyst pursue?

Financial derivatives jobs have a wide range of responsibilities and scope of work. When we think of a derivatives analyst, we only think of certain duties and tasks that they shall be doing, but in modern investing and financial firms, the work is approached at a high-paced level and a derivatives analyst can pursue a lot of different roles in the firm at a time of need. This also allows them to showcase their talent, knowledge and skills. Such derivative courses prepare individuals for such situations.

What is the average salary for derivatives professionals?

There are different job roles and designations that derivatives professionals are hired for. The salary for any individual with derivatives knowledge depends on the position and responsibilities they are given. Of course, personal growth and skills also add value to how they approach daily tasks and complete managerial operations. The average derivatives salary ranges from around 70K to 95K annually.With promotion and time, an individual can go further than that. At the same time, many individuals start from an entry-level job.

Can derivatives skills enhance my career prospects?

Yes, the certification that you receive at the end of the course completion adds merit and value to your resume, knowledge and, most importantly, skillset. Completing the course means that now you know something that most people don’t. This particularly contributes to your professional profile and enhances your career prospects. For people who have such notions that taking a financial course won’t help their career, this particular training program breaks the myth.

How does financial derivatives training benefit finance professionals?

The benefits that finance professionals gain from financial derivatives training are that they get their basics right, which is important as sometimes people with advanced level knowledge make naive mistakes about the basics. Secondly, the course is easy and can be taken anywhere, anytime for a whole year. The most important benefit is that of the derivatives certificate that they receive at the end of the course completion. These advantages make the entire training and a fruitful experience for every type of course taker.

What are the career paths for professionals with derivatives expertise?

Any individual who has completed this course will automatically be able to look forward to different forms of career paths, the only important element required is whether the person is interested in working and making a career in the finance industry or not. People mostly start from the bottom and slowly gain experience through real-world experience and hone their skills through such derivative courses online from time to time.

Are there any success stories from previous derivatives course participants?

At the bottom of the course page, there is a testimonial and reviews section. There you can find the experience of people concerning this course, what they feel about the course and derivatives training. People have shared how this particular course helped them enhance their financial skills and knowledge of capital markets. Not only that, but this course is the reason many people started derivatives trading and explored different derivatives and financial instruments that they were not interested in or familiar with before.

What are the job responsibilities of a derivatives analyst?

Many types of derivatives professionals operate in the category of analysts. For instance, there is a derivative operations analyst, and the other is a derivative risk analyst. Both have a different profile and hence the job responsibilities. The former engages in tasks such as booking trades, computing profit and loss and trade reconciliation, whereas the latter has the responsibilities of covering risks and recommending strategies, researching trends, building backup plans and performing modeling and statistical analysis.

Can I expect certification upon completing the derivatives course?

Yes, WallstreetMojo offers a certificate once you complete the entire course. You can use the certificate in your experience portfolio as it simply adds merit and value to your resume and demonstrates expertise every time you appear for a job interview, particularly in the finance industry. No matter what the job role is, derivatives knowledge will always serve you an advantage in your career.

Will this course provide both training and certification in financial derivatives?

Indeed, the course comes with a training program that helps you get hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge about derivatives and their mechanism, structures, types, asset price variations and risk management. In addition, it provides you with a certificate at the end of the course, post-completion. The whole curriculum is designed to enhance your knowledge, and the certification serves as proof of your knowledge and skills that you can flaunt in front of your company and recruiters ahead in your career.

Is there a certification available for financial derivatives?

Yes, the course is purposefully designed to offer you a certification at the end. The certificate serves as proof that you have diligently completed the entire course, and you can use the same in your resume to show your skills and knowledge to different employers and recruiters looking for people who know the derivatives trading and mechanisms. This certificate can help you get a better position in trading firms and investment banks.

How can I prepare effectively for the derivatives certification exam?

You do not have to worry so much about the derivatives certificate exam. The instructor will engage you in the content and will make sure that you grasp each and every piece of information bit by bit with proper clarity. If you have your basics clear, you will do better in the derivatives exam. The most important thing is to pay attention to the instructor’s examples, teachings, and course content.

Are there any prerequisites for obtaining derivatives certification?

To be honest, there are no prerequisites for obtaining your derivatives certification. You only need the desire to learn and gain knowledge regarding derivatives and a stable internet connection. The course is for everyone. So, irrespective of whether you are a finance enthusiast, an aspiring trader, a student, a businessperson, an investment professional, or someone who just wants to accumulate information and educate themselves in the finance industry, you can choose to enroll. However, if you already have basic knowledge of the capital markets, it will surely help you grasp the concepts better.

What are the benefits of financial derivatives certification?

The simple benefits of taking this financial derivatives course are as follows: You will gain fundamental knowledge of derivatives, their market and trading procedures. The certification obtained after completing this course and the knowledge gained add value to your resume, uplifting your job opportunities and providing you with a competitive edge over other candidates in the current job market. Once you are done with the basics course, you can choose to go for an advanced-level derivatives course for in-depth understanding

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