Certification in Trading and Investment Systems
Build Professional-Grade Trading Systems. Master Market Discipline. Become Eligible for a Flat 50% PGDM Scholarship.
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About the Program
The Certification in Investing & Trading Systems bridges academic learning with applied market practice. Designed for individuals seeking a structured foundation in portfolio management, derivatives, and risk analysis, this program focuses on system-based thinking rather than speculative trading.
Delivered under the academic supervision of Ashoka School of Business and powered by Quants Lab, learners gain practical exposure to backtesting, options strategies, and risk frameworks — the essential components that define professional market competence.
The ASB Certification in Trading and Investment Systems is a 15-day hybrid certification that introduces participants to the principles of building structured, rule-based trading systems grounded in professional market logic.
Conducted by the faculty of Ashoka School of Business, this certification blends classroom rigor with experiential learning inside the ASB Trading Lab, where participants engage with live terminals — Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and TradingView Pro — to simulate real-world market execution and decision-making.
Designed as a qualifying pathway for ASB’s PGDM in AI & DS (Quantitative Finance Track), successful completion of this programme grants participants flat 50% scholarship eligibility for the PGDM admission.
Why This Certification
Gateway to ASB’s PGDM Scholarship
Successful candidates become eligible for a flat 50% scholarship for the PGDM (AI & DS – Quantitative Finance Track).
Learn in a Real-Market Environment
Hands-on exposure in ASB’s Trading Lab with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and TradingView terminals.
Hybrid Learning Experience
15-day certification combining campus-based sessions and online learning support.
Conceptual and Applied
Covers both the foundations of market architecture and the practical aspects of system-based trading.
Faculty-Led Mentorship
Delivered entirely by ASB faculty with professional and academic expertise.
The ASB Trading Lab Experience
Step into a live market environment designed to emulate professional trading floors.
At ASB’s Trading Lab, participants engage directly with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and TradingView Pro terminals — analyzing market data, constructing system-based trades, and executing simulated portfolios under realistic trading conditions.
The lab experience bridges academic learning with applied market insight, ensuring participants gain both conceptual clarity and execution confidence.
Programme Structure
Component | Description |
Duration | 15 Days (Hybrid Mode – Campus + Online) |
Daily Schedule | 1.5 Hours per Day |
Faculty | ASB Faculty |
Fee | ₹1,00,000 (Flat 50% concession for Traders Mela participants) |
Certification | ASB Certification in Trading and Investment Systems |
Outcome | PGDM (AI & DS – Quantitative Finance Track) Scholarship Eligibility (Flat 50%) |
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Curriculum Highlights
Module 1: Market Architecture and Trading Foundations
Learn how markets operate, how prices move, and how liquidity and order flow shape opportunities for traders.
Module 2: Strategy Logic and System Design Principles
Understand the core principles of system-based trading — from conceptual frameworks to rule definition and validation.
Module 3: Options and Derivative Structures in System Design
Explore the use of derivatives and volatility-based structures in designing stable, adaptive trading systems.
Module 4: Portfolio Construction and Allocation Architecture
Build balanced portfolios by combining multiple strategies for capital efficiency and drawdown control.
Module 5: Drawdown Control and Money Management Systems
Develop systematic capital and risk management practices essential to sustaining long-term performance.
Module 6: Integrated System Simulation and Lab Assessment
Execute your own simulated trading portfolio inside ASB’s Trading Lab and receive certification based on performance evaluation.
How It Works
1
Apply Online
2
Attend Induction at ASB Trading Lab
3
Participate in 15 Days of Hybrid Learning
4
Execute Portfolio Simulation in the Lab
5
Earn Certification
6
Qualify for PGDM Scholarship (Flat 50%)
FAQs
1. Who can apply for this certification?
Graduates, traders, and finance enthusiasts seeking to understand trading systems or apply for the ASB PGDM programme.
2. Do I need prior trading experience?
No prior trading experience is required. Foundational modules introduce all core concepts progressively.
3. Is this certification fully online?
It follows a hybrid model — daily online sessions with in-campus simulation and assessment in ASB’s Trading Lab.
4. What is the benefit of completing this certification?
Participants earn the ASB Certification in Trading and Investment Systems and become eligible for a flat 50% scholarship for ASB’s PGDM (AI & DS – Quantitative Finance Track).
5. What is the duration and schedule?
The certification runs for 15 days, with 1.5-hour sessions each day.
6. How is the final assessment conducted?
Assessment takes place inside the ASB Trading Lab through a portfolio simulation under faculty supervision.
7. Will I receive a certificate after completion?
7. Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Successful candidates receive an ASB-issued certificate endorsed by the Trading Lab Committee.
Take the First Step Toward Your PGDM Scholarship
Begin your journey to professional trading and advanced finance education.
Register for the ASB Certification in Trading and Investment Systems
and unlock your flat 50% scholarship eligibility for the PGDM (AI & DS – Quantitative Finance Track).
| S.No | TRIMESTER II – Financial Tools |
|---|---|
| 1 | Quantitative Techniques for Management |
| 2 | Corporate Finance |
| 3 | Financial Markets & Institutions (Indian & Global) |
| 4 | Technical Indicators and Cycle Theory |
| 5 | Anchored VWAP |
| 6 | Bollinger Bands & Practical Applications |
| 7 | Volatility Analysis & Measurement |
| 8 | Foundations of Cycle Analysis |
| 9 | Trading Lab – Market Simulation I |
| S.No | TRIMESTER III – Market Analytics & Behaviour |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marketing Management |
| 2 | Operations & Supply Chain Management |
| 3 | Advanced Volatility & Comparative Analysis |
| 4 | Volatility Indexes – Advanced Concepts |
| 5 | Comparative Market Analysis |
| 6 | Relative Strength and its Uses |
| 7 | Behavioral Finance |
| 8 | Trading Lab – Market Simulation II |
| S.No | TRIMESTER IV -Quantitative & Regulatory Framework |
|---|---|
| 1 | Business Ethics & Corporate Governance |
| 2 | Indian Financial Regulation (SEBI, RBI, FEMA, Taxation) |
| 3 | Advanced Comparative & Quantitative Methods |
| 4 | Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG) |
| 5 | Applied Cycle Analysis |
| 6 | Statistics of Backtesting |
| 7 | Systematic Approaches & Development |
| 8 | Python & R for Financial Data Analysis |
| S.No | TRIMESTER V – Portfolio Construction & Algo Trading |
|---|---|
| 1 | Systematic Trading Strategies |
| 2 | Tactical Asset Allocation |
| 3 | Trading Systems & Quantitative Techniques |
| 4 | Derivatives & Fixed Income Securities |
| 5 | ESG & Sustainable Investing |
| 7 | Trading Lab – Market Simulation III |
| S.No | TRIMESTER VI – Portfolio Management & Capstone |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fusion Analysis |
| 2 | Portfolio Construction & Management |
| 3 | Applied Quantitative Techniques & Robustness |
| 4 | Capstone Project |
Trimester I – Foundations & Basics
- Principles of Management
- Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Managerial Economics
- Business Communication & Professional Skills
- Foundations of Financial Market Analysis
- Risk Management Fundamentals
- Classical Charting and Candlesticks
- Market Internals & Sentiment
Trimester II – Financial Tools
- Quantitative Techniques for Management
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Markets & Institutions (Indian & Global)
- Technical Indicators and Cycle Theory
- Anchored VWAP
- Bollinger Bands & Practical Applications
- Volatility Analysis & Measurement
- Foundations of Cycle Analysis
- Trading Lab – Market Simulation I
Trimester III – Market Analytics & Behaviour
- Marketing Management
- Operations & Supply Chain Management
- Advanced Volatility & Comparative Analysis
- Volatility Indexes – Advanced Concepts
- Comparative Market Analysis
- Relative Strength and its Uses
- Behavioral Finance
- Trading Lab – Market Simulation II
Trimester IV – Quantitative & Regulatory Framework
- Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
- Indian Financial Regulation (SEBI, RBI, FEMA, Taxation)
- Advanced Comparative & Quantitative Methods
- Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG)
- Applied Cycle Analysis
- Statistics of Backtesting
- Systematic Approaches & Development
- Python & R for Financial Data Analysis
Trimester V – Portfolio Construction & Algo Trading
- Systematic Trading Strategies
- Tactical Asset Allocation
- Trading Systems & Quantitative Techniques
- Derivatives & Fixed Income Securities
- ESG & Sustainable Investing
- Trading Lab – Market Simulation III
Trimester VI – Portfolio Management & Capstone
- Fusion Analysis
- Portfolio Construction & Management
- Applied Quantitative Techniques & Robustness
- Capstone Project
Career Pathways
Graduates of the PGDM-AI & DS in Quantitative Finance will be ready for leadership roles such as:
Quantitative Analyst (Quant)
Algo Trading Strategist
Portfolio Manager
Risk Manager
Derivatives Trader
Financial Data Scientist
Research Analyst (Equity, Derivatives, Fixed Income, Commodities)
Investment Banker – Markets Division
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