Technical analysis of the stock market used to be shunned
. Experts disregarded it but that is starting to change. People now want to learn more about it and I am writing this so that you know what should be on a technical analysis course.
When searching for a technical analysis course you need to consider two things. The first is content and the second is delivery. There is a well know saying, "a little bit of knowledge is dangerous" and this is true with this subject. It is therefore important that you know what you need to learn.
If you are a beginner then you need to start at the very beginning. I would class the following as essential reading for the beginner. You want to have a thorough understanding how and why technical analysis is successful. You also need to understand how charts are constructed and the different types of charts there are.
Once the basics are mastered then your technical analysis course should move onto explain different types of patterns you see on the charts. These can be reversal or continuation. You will be surprised to see how often these can be seen.
No course would be complete without a proper session on moving averages and trending. This method can be very powerful and work in a lot of different markets. This concept should be one that you pay special attention to.
A good technical analysis course will cover indicators such as volume and oscillators. I have not found them particularly useful as a stand alone indicator but if you use them in conjunction with other charting techniques then they can be very informative.
When it comes to delivery then you do have lots of choices. These days you can get a technical analysis course on the internet, on DVDs, in books or even at seminars. Seminars are good because you can really see the practical application. You budget will partly determine which you choose because they can be expensive.