“Medior professional” Course package
€ 1.499,00 excl. VAT
Deepen your knowledge of markets & trading
Develop a deeper understanding of commodity & energy markets, including market design, pricing, trading, hedging, risk management and trading operations.
Designed for medior professionals who want to strengthen their knowledge and master the bigger picture.
16 study hours | 16 CPD points | Online self-study | Examinations & certification | 24/7-365 access to the course package & examinations for 1 learner
Master the bigger picture of commodity & energy markets
As professionals gain experience in commodity & energy markets, understanding individual concepts and processes is no longer enough. They need to understand how market design, pricing, trading, risk and operations interact.
The “Medior professional” Course package provides a structured learning journey that builds on fundamental market knowledge and develops a broader and deeper understanding of commodity & energy wholesale markets.
Participants progress into market design, freight, derivatives, pricing, trading strategies, hedging, risk management and trading operations.
From market design to trading operations
The Course package connects different areas of the commodity & energy trading environment.
Participants explore market design and the trading process, develop their understanding of price volatility, liquidity and forward curves, and examine the roles of traders, brokers and OTC trading platforms.
The programme also addresses hedging strategies, spreads and spread trading, Value at Risk and operational processes including netting, margining and settlement.
Learn at your own pace
The “Medior professional” Course package represents approximately 16 study hours and provides 16 CPD points.
The Learning Platform is accessible 24/7 and uses different learning formats, including animation-style videos, tutored lessons, interactive e-learning, case studies and supporting resources.
Each individual course concludes with an exam. After successfully passing an exam, the corresponding digital certificate can be downloaded immediately. Multiple exam attempts are allowed.
For who?
The “Medior professional” Course package is designed for medior professionals working in a business, control or support function at a:
- market participant;
- market operator;
- market facilitator.
It is particularly relevant for professionals who already possess fundamental market knowledge and want to develop a deeper understanding of commodity & energy markets, trading, risk management and trading operations.
Learning objectives
The “Medior Professional” Course Package helps professionals with industry experience deepen their knowledge of commodity and energy markets and develop their trading, analytical and risk management competencies. Designed for employees in business, control and support functions, it builds on foundational knowledge to strengthen their understanding of market dynamics, trading processes and operational responsibilities.
Upon completion, Learners will be able to:
– Understand market design and freight operations: Explain how commodity and energy markets are structured, including market design, Incoterms, freight rates and freight indices.
– Understand trading positions and derivatives: Explain position management for futures, forwards and other derivatives in commodity and energy markets.
– Analyse market dynamics and pricing: Understand price volatility, market liquidity and forward curves, and their relevance to trading and risk management.
– Navigate trading processes and responsibilities: Describe trader roles, trading mandates, limit structures, brokerage services, OTC trading platforms and fee structures.
– Understand hedging and trading strategies: Explain hedging strategies for commodity consumers and producers, including spreads and spread trading.
– Develop risk management competencies: Understand trading and risk management systems, Value at Risk (VaR), and the implications of climate change and energy policy.
– Understand trading operations: Explain essential post-trade processes, including netting, margining and settlement.
Together, these learning objectives support professional development in commodity trading, energy trading and risk management, helping experienced employees strengthen their knowledge and contribute more effectively within their organisations.
Content
The “Medior Professional” Course Package provides experienced professionals in commodity and energy markets with a deeper understanding of market design, freight operations, Incoterms, freight rates and indices, and position management for futures, forwards and other derivatives.
Learners expand their knowledge of commodity pricing, price volatility, market liquidity and forward curves. The programme covers trading processes, trader roles, mandates and limit structures, brokerage services, OTC trading platforms, fee structures, hedging strategies for consumers and producers, and spread trading. Further topics include trading and risk management systems, Value at Risk (VaR), climate change and energy policy, and essential trading operations such as netting, margining and settlement.
Download the “Medior Professional” Course Package content guide for a complete overview of all courses and learning objectives.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the “Medior professional” Course Package designed for?
The Course package is designed for medior professionals working in business, control or support functions within commodity & energy markets who want to deepen their knowledge of markets & trading.
What will I learn?
You will deepen your understanding of market design, freight, derivatives, pricing, trading strategies, hedging, risk management and trading operations, including margining and settlement.
What level of knowledge is expected?
The Course Package is intended for professionals who already possess fundamental knowledge of commodity & energy markets and want to develop a broader and deeper understanding of markets & trading.
What is the difference between the "Junior Professional" and "Medior Professional" Course Packages?
The “Junior Professional” Course Package provides a broad foundation in commodity & energy markets and trading. The “Medior Professional” Course Package builds on this foundation and progresses into market design, pricing, trading strategies, hedging, risk management and trading operations.
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The ENTRIMA Learning Platform
The ENTRIMA Learning Platform is designed specifically for professionals in commodity and energy markets. It provides a structured, practical and flexible learning environment that you can access online, 24/7 and from anywhere in the world.
Courses combine different learning formats, including animation-style videos, interactive eLearning, case studies, glossaries and practical tools. This allows you to study at your own pace and revisit course materials whenever needed.
Each course includes an online exam. Upon passing, your digital certificate is immediately available, providing a clear record of your professional development.
Flexible learning | 24/7 access | Exams & certification
Upskilling professionals across the world’s key hubs
In the global commodity & energy markets, trading, risk management and trade operations run around the clock. The major hubs - Singapore, Shanghai, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Geneva, Riyadh and London - connect physical flows with financial markets, regulation and technology-driven operations.
ENTRIMA provides a 24/7 learning offering designed for professionals working in these fast-moving centres. With flexible, blended-learning journeys accessible anytime and anywhere, you stay aligned with the pace, complexity and continuous evolution of worldwide commodity markets.
