“Senior professional” Course package
€ 1.499,00 excl. VAT
Advance your expertise in markets & trading
Develop advanced knowledge of flexibility, optionality, dynamic hedging, options and asset-backed trading in commodity & energy markets.
Designed for senior professionals who want to complete the bigger picture of markets & trading.
16 study hours | 16 CPD points | Online self-study | Examinations & certification | 24/7-365 access to the course package & examinations for 1 learner
Complete the bigger picture of commodity & energy markets
Senior professionals in commodity & energy markets need to understand not only how markets and trading work, but also how flexibility and optionality embedded in physical assets, supply contracts and derivatives affect commercial decisions.
The “Senior professional” Course package provides an advanced learning journey focused on understanding, valuing and managing this flexibility.
Participants explore the value of commodity & energy transport, storage and processing capacity, flexibility embedded in supply contracts, dynamic hedging and asset-backed trading. The Course package subsequently develops an in-depth understanding of options, including option exposures, Greek variables, exotic options, valuation models and real options.
From physical flexibility to optionality
A key element of the Course package is the connection between flexibility in the physical commodity & energy business and optionality in derivative contracts.
Participants learn how flexibility can be embedded in physical assets and supply contracts and how this affects trading, hedging and portfolio decisions.
The programme covers take-or-pay constructions, volume flexibility and swing optionality and progresses into dynamic hedging and asset-backed trading. It then explores options from introduction and settlement through to hedging exposures, Greek variables, exotic options and valuation models.
Learn at your own pace
The “Senior 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 “Senior professional” Course package is designed for senior professionals working in a business, control or support function at a:
- market participant;
- market operator;
- market facilitator.
It is particularly relevant for experienced professionals who want to develop advanced expertise in flexibility, optionality, dynamic hedging, options and asset-backed trading.
Learning objectives
The “Senior Professional” Course Package helps experienced professionals in commodity and energy markets strengthen their expertise in advanced trading strategies, embedded flexibility, derivatives and risk management. Designed for senior employees in business, control and support functions, it develops a deeper understanding of how contractual and operational flexibility influences asset valuation, portfolio management and strategic decision-making.
Upon completion, Learners will be able to:
– Evaluate flexibility in physical assets: Understand how commodity and energy transport, storage and processing capacity create value and influence trading opportunities.
– Analyse contractual flexibility: Explain embedded optionality in supply contracts, including take-or-pay arrangements, volume flexibility and swing optionality.
– Understand asset-backed trading: Explain how physical assets, operational constraints and embedded flexibility influence trading strategies and portfolio management.
– Analyse options and derivatives: Understand options trading, including exercise, assignment, settlement, put-call parity, synthetic positions and exotic options.
– Understand options valuation: Explain option pricing models, Greek variables and real options, and their relevance to asset valuation and risk management.
– Develop advanced hedging competencies: Understand dynamic hedging, options hedging strategies and the management of market risk exposures.
– Evaluate strategic business decisions: Recognise how managerial decisions, embedded flexibility and optionality influence financial performance and risk management.
Together, these learning objectives support advanced professional development in commodity trading, energy trading, derivatives and asset management, helping senior professionals strengthen their analytical capabilities and make more informed decisions in complex market environments.
Content
The “Senior Professional” Course Package provides advanced training for experienced professionals in commodity and energy markets, focusing on flexibility embedded in physical assets, supply contracts and derivative instruments. Learners explore contractual flexibility, dynamic hedging, asset-backed trading and the management of optionality in commodity and energy portfolios.
The programme covers options trading, including exercise, assignment and settlement, hedging exposures, put-call parity, synthetic positions and option Greeks. Further topics include exotic options, option valuation models and real options, providing a deeper understanding of how embedded flexibility and optionality influence trading strategies, asset valuation, risk management and business decisions.
Download the “Senior Professional” Course Package content guide for a complete overview of all courses and learning objectives.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the “Senior professional” Course Package designed for?
The Course Package is designed for senior professionals working in business, control or support functions within commodity & energy markets who want to develop advanced expertise in markets & trading.
What will I learn?
You will develop advanced knowledge of flexibility and optionality embedded in physical assets, supply contracts and derivatives, including dynamic hedging, asset-backed trading, options, Greek variables, exotic options, valuation models and real options.
What level of knowledge is expected?
The Course Package is intended for experienced professionals who already possess a solid understanding of commodity & energy markets and trading and want to progress into more advanced concepts.
What is the difference between the "Medior Professional" and "Senior Professional" Course Packages?
The “Medior Professional” Course Package develops a deeper understanding of market design, pricing, trading, hedging, risk management and trading operations. The “Senior Professional” Course Package progresses to advanced topics centred on flexibility and optionality, including physical assets, supply contracts, options, dynamic hedging and asset-backed trading.
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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.
