Foreign Exchange Market
and Derivatives

The Foreign Exchange Market and Derivatives Training Course provides a comprehensive understanding of how global currency markets operate and how organisations can manage exposure to exchange rate volatility. As currency fluctuations increasingly influence profitability, financial stability, and pricing decisions, professionals must be equipped with the skills to interpret market movements and apply the appropriate techniques to protect their organisations. This course guides participants through the mechanics of the foreign exchange market, exchange rate determinants, and the instruments used to forecast and manage FX risk.

The course also explores the critical role of derivatives in hedging against volatile exchange rates, commodity prices, interest rates, and other unpredictable market variables. Participants gain in-depth knowledge of key derivative instruments such as forwards, futures, options, swaps, and more advanced structures including swaptions. By understanding when and how to use these tools, delegates will be better prepared to develop robust risk-management strategies that support financial resilience.

Throughout the Foreign Exchange Market and Derivatives Course, practical examples and real-world case studies reinforce how derivative products function in everyday financial decisions. The course blends theory with applied learning to help participants develop the analytical capability and confidence to trade, assess, and manage derivative instruments effectively. By the end of the training, attendees will possess a holistic understanding of the FX environment and the strategies needed to mitigate financial risk across diverse market conditions.

This Foreign Exchange Market Training Course equips participants with the ability to analyse market dynamics, understand exchange rate behaviour, and use derivatives to manage financial risk effectively. By the end of the training course, participants will be able to:

• Outline the structure of foreign exchange markets and explain exchange rate determinants
• Manage exchange rate exposure across transaction, translation, and economic risk categories
• Apply derivative instruments—options, forwards, futures, swaps—to hedge different types of risk
• Trade and interpret derivative market movements confidently
• Identify and mitigate the risks associated with derivative trading

This Foreign Exchange Market and Derivatives Course is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their financial and analytical capabilities in currency markets and risk management. It will greatly benefit:

• Managers and supervisors involved in foreign exchange decisions
• Treasury management and derivative trading professionals
• Risk management practitioners
• Foreign exchange dealers
• Professionals seeking to understand modern financial instruments and hedging techniques

The Foreign Exchange Market and Derivatives Training Course uses proven adult learning techniques to ensure strong comprehension and practical skill development. Participants engage in a combination of interactive case studies, discussions, role-play exercises, and real-world examples tailored to diverse organisational contexts.

Learning approaches include:

• Case studies based on real corporate scenarios
• Practical evaluation of modern FX and derivative tools
• Role-play to simulate decision-making and risk-management approaches
• Pre- and post-course assessments to measure progress
• Comprehensive handouts and examples provided in both printed and electronic formats

• AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course