Course Details
Topic 1 Overview of Algorithmic Trading
- Introduction to Algorithmic Trading
- Overview of Technical Indicators
- Backtesting Algorithmic Trading Strategies
- Evaluate Algorithmic Trading Strategies
Topic 2 Algorithmic Trading Strategies
- Simple Moving Average Long Only Strategy
- Moving Average Crossover Momentum Strategy
- Bollinger Bands Mean Reversion Strategy
- Object Oriented Approach to Backtesting
- Optimisation of Moving Average Crossover Strategy
Topic 3. Setup a Automated Trading Bot
- Trading Platforms
- Sign up a Paper Trading Account
- Create a Automated Trading Bot with API
Course Info
Prerequisite
This is an intermediate level course. The following prerequisite is assumed
Software Requirement
Please download and install the following software prior to the class
- Python 3.x https://www.python.org/downloads/
- Sublime Text 3 https://www.sublimetext.com/3
- Pycharm https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/download/
Job Roles
- Data Scientists
- Financial Analyst
- Algorithmic Traders
Trainers
Ken Yuen: Ken Yuen is a ACTA certified trainer. He has more than 10 years of experience working as an instructor, Application Development Engineer, Technical Consultant and Project Manager. He is an MOE-Registered Instructor teaching STEM programs for past 3 years such as Arduino, Micro:bits and robotics to schools and libraries based on the smart nation initiative roadmap.
He completed his Diploma in Electronic Engineering at Singapore Polytechnic and graduated with Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Nanyang Technological University and certified PMP (Project Management Professional).
Terence Ee: Terence Ee is a ACTA certified trainr that has delivered IT training in Singapore and Myanmar. He has also facilitated faith formation courses for Christians in Singapore and Myanmar. As a trainer, his mission is to co-create insightful and actionable learning experiences with his learners.His current areas of focus include project management, information security management, quality management and office productivity applications.
Terence has more than 25 years of corporate IT experience. He has held senior management roles in the public and private sectors. He holds a Master of Science in Technology Management, a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Sciences, a Diploma in Family Education, and the Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA). Part of his spare time goes towards tutoring his children in their studies (while learning a thing or two along the way). He is also imparting to them the essential skills for thriving in a digital world.
Dr Alvin Ang: Dr Alvin Ang is a ACTA certified trainer. Alvin Ang did his Ph.D., Masters and Bachelors from NTU, Singapore. Previously he was a Principal Consultant (Data Science) as well as an Assistant Professor. He was also 8 years SUSS adjunct lecturer. His focus and interest is in the area of real world data science. Though an operational researcher by study, his passion for practical applications outweigh his academic background. He owns a startup externally
Shahul H. Maricar: Shahul H. Maricar is a ACTA certified trainer. Shahul H. Maricar has been a content developer and webmaster, building educational websites and applications with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. He then served as an IT analyst, writing programs for automating custom workflows as well as data extraction and analysis in the healthcare field.
He is currently a freelance educator and is actively involved with development projects in game programming, computer-aided design and computer graphics.
Noel Lou: Noel Lou is a ACTA certified trainer. Experienced Mentor with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in IOS, Unity3D, Python, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, and Microsoft Word. Strong professional with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Marine offshore engineering from Newcastle University.
Bernard Peh: Bernard Peh is a Business Development Director and ACTA certified trainer with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has held key leadership roles and integrated technology, digital marketing, and data science to drive growth in sales, recruitment, and financial planning. As a mentor, Bernard has developed many successful financial professionals who have achieved top industry accolades like TOT, COT, and MDRT.
With deep expertise in data science, Bernard has advised firms and designed training programs for institutions like NTUC Learning Hub. He continues to apply data science to collective funds, achieving exceptional results such as a 400% increase in assets under management, while empowering financial professionals with technology-driven solutions.
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