This course is for beginners who want to learn what to do, how to do it, when to do it and, importantly, what NOT to do with Crypto. There are key principles that must be followed when investing or trading crypto (or any market). There is profit potential but not everyone is consistently profitable. This session is designed to help you to make profits- or at least to minimise losses. It involves education, not advice. No prior experience necessary. **Please note your email address will be shared with the Tutor prior to course**
This course is available as a WEA Flexi course.
When you enrol in a WEA Flexi course, you have the option of attending each session in person or online via Zoom. You do not need to nominate a preference when you enrol, you can simply attend each session in person or online as it suits you.
Zoom is a popular video conferencing software solution which can be used as a virtual classroom. For an optimal online learning experience, when attending classes via Zoom we recommend you install Zoom Workplace on a desktop or laptop computer with built-in webcam and use a headset with microphone. Alternatively, there is a Zoom Workplace app available so you can participate using a tablet or smartphone, however you may not be able to experience all aspects of the online learning environment when participating this way.
When you enrol in a WEA Flexi course, you will receive an email with a Zoom meeting link at least two days before the course starts. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or junk mail. If you have not received the email with the Zoom meeting details, please contact us and we will provide the details you need to join the session online.
To join the course session via Zoom, simply click on the Join the Meeting link in the email or click on Join Meeting in the Zoom app and insert the Meeting ID, your name and Passcode in the boxes provided.
Please note: WEA can only provide limited technical support (such as re-sending the meeting details), as students should know how to use Zoom on their computer or device if choosing to attend this way.
Your Tutor is Dennis Keillor
Dennis Keillor BAppSci (Physics), DipEd has been teaching at WEA since 2007.
As a ‘Cycologist’ Dennis has been a successful financial market forecaster, trader and educator since 1997.
As a ‘Fizzacist’ Dennis has been producing homemade brew since Adam was a boy!
Course Description
If you're curious about crypto but unsure where to begin, this is the perfect place to start.
Designed for complete beginners, this course strips away the hype to focus on what you really need to know to navigate the world of cryptocurrency investing and trading.
You'll learn the essential principles that separate gambling from strategy, understand when to act (or not), and discover how to protect your capital while maximising your potential for profit.
With no prior experience required, this session is about education – not financial advice – and aims to build your confidence through practical, proven steps.
The course blends structured teaching with interactive discussion, guiding you through how crypto markets work, the tools you'll need, and how to avoid common mistakes.
You'll be introduced to exchanges and brokers, trading plans, trend analysis, stop losses, position sizing, and the psychology behind successful trading.
Most importantly, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how to make informed decisions, minimise risk, and execute a trading plan without relying on luck or emotion.
Course Structure
This course is delivered in a structured lecture format, broken down into key topic areas that build foundational knowledge while allowing for real-time questions and interactive discussion.
- Introduction to crypto risks and responsibilities
- What to do, how to do it, and what NOT to do
- Why many lose money (and how to avoid the same mistakes)
- Key principles of successful trading and investing
- How to determine market trends and cycles
- Tools and platforms: exchanges vs brokers
- Building and testing a personal trading plan
- Managing risk: stop losses, take profits, and position sizing
- Understanding the psychology of trading
- Avoiding gambling behaviour and emotional decision-making.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the difference between strategic trading and gambling
- Apply key trading principles such as capital protection and trend following
- Understand and implement stop losses and profit targets
- Build a simple, rule-based trading plan
- Test and validate a plan through paper trading
- Recognise crypto market trends using signals and cycles
- Understand the difference between trading via exchanges and brokers
- Apply proper position sizing using tools like the “2% Rule”
- Recognise personal psychological pitfalls and improve trading discipline
- Make informed decisions about when to buy, sell, or hold crypto assets
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