Professional Algorithmic Trading: Foundations

Name: Professional Algorithmic Trading: Foundations
Rating: 4.3 (9 reviews)

What Algorithmic Trading Really Is: Risk, Data & Professional Thinking

Created byJosé Martínez Hernández

Last updated 6/2026

English

What you'll learn

Understand what algorithmic trading really is and how it differs from manual trading
Discover how professional traders build systems and structure their portfolios
Get a realistic view of how much money can be made with this approach
Learn the different ways to scale as a trader: signal selling, investor capital, and funded accounts
See how a real portfolio of bots performs in practice
Identify the tools and skills you’ll need if you want to take it seriously
Gain clarity on the path forward if you decide to dive deeper into algorithmic trading

Course content

1 section • 8 lectures • 1h 26m total length

Welcome0:41
Start Here: How Real Traders Work23:45
How Much you Can Earn with Trading24:15
How to scale your trading: 5 models I've analyzed22:46
The real bottleneck in algorithmic trading2:10
My Method to Build Profitable Trading Systems11:19
Conclusion0:45
Next Steps and Additional Resources0:53

Requirements

No trading or programming experience required
Just bring curiosity and an open mind to learn how this actually works

Description

If you're curious about algorithmic trading but tired of unrealistic promises, miracle bots, and exaggerated returns, this course is for you.

This is not a “get rich in weeks” program.

It is a realistic and professional introduction to what systematic trading actually looks like when built on data, structured validation, and long-term thinking.

Many beginners enter the markets with inflated expectations. They believe trading means winning every day or replacing a salary within months.

The reality is very different.

Even professional traders managing large accounts:

Have losing months
Accept drawdowns
Work with moderate returns
Build their edge over years of data-driven decisions

This course will not teach you how to code complex bots or perform advanced backtesting.

It will give you something more important: context.

A clear understanding of:

What professional algorithmic trading truly is
What realistic returns look like
Why risk control changes everything
Why thinking in terms of portfolios instead of isolated systems is crucial
How a solid strategy can be scaled without increasing risk

You will also discover the main structural paths available today for scaling capital as a retail trader — and the advantages and limitations of each.

This course does not sell dreams.

It helps you think clearly.

If you’re looking for a structured, honest, and professional perspective on algorithmic trading, you’re in the right place.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in algorithmic trading but unsure where to start
Manual traders curious about bots and systematic approaches
Aspiring quants or programmers who want to understand the real-world application
Traders who have been disappointed by hype and want a realistic, professional perspective
Students considering more advanced training and want to understand what it actually involves