About PTFM (Practical Training on Financial Market)
The Practical Training on Financial Markets (PTFM) is a 60-hour comprehensive program designed to build strong, market-ready finance skills. Delivered in blended, online, and offline modes from Kolkata, it blends foundational theory with applied, hands-on training. Participants progress through modules covering equity, debt, mutual funds, fundamental and technical analysis, and derivatives, reinforced with live market exposure, mock trading, and real-world examples. The curriculum is structured to cater to learners aiming for academic enhancement or practical upskilling in financial markets.
- • Equity Market
- • Debt Market
- • Money Market
- • Primary Market: Book Building & IPOs, Listing
- • Secondary Market: Trading, Clearing and Settlement, Rolling Settlement, BOLT
- • Dematerialization of Shares
- • Sensex and Other Indices
- • Introduction to Mutual Funds
- • Fund Structure & Constituents
- • New Categories of Funds
- • Investing in Mutual Fund(Equity) Scheme Selection
- • Economic Analysis & Industry Analysis
- • Company Analysis
- • Interpretation of Financial Statements
- • Ratio Analysis
- • Book Value and its impact on stock’s price
- • Cash Flow Analysis & Valuation of Equity
- • Introduction to Technical Analysis
- • Patterns
- • Moving Averages
- • Oscillators
- • Introduction to Candlesticks
- • Introduction to Derivatives
- • Derivatives Products
- • Introduction to Futures
- • Types of Margin
- • Pricing of Future
Program Highlights

Existing since
1989

300+ World-Class
Practitioners

Expansive Global
Reach

20000+ Students Trained

150+
Courses

Cutting-Edge
Curriculum
The course is a 60-hour program, delivered across multiple modules to provide both depth and practical exposure.
You can attend the course in blended, fully online, or offline format, depending on your preference and location.
The in-person component is conducted in Kolkata.
The program is ideal for students (undergraduate/postgraduate), early-career professionals, and anyone seeking a practical grounding in financial markets.
Core modules include:
- • Introduction to Financial Markets (Equity, Debt, Money, Primary/Secondary Markets).
- • Mutual Funds (structure, selection, categories).
- • Fundamental Analysis (economic, industry, company, financials).
- • Technical Analysis.
- • Derivatives and Trading Strategies.
- • Live market application and practical exercises.
Yes. The course emphasizes practical application through live market tracking, mock trading sessions, and real-case illustrations to ensure experiential learning.
Yes. On successful completion of the 60-hour program, participants receive a certificate of completion to support their academic or professional credentials.