Introduction to Derivative Products
This e-learning course 'Introduction to Derivative Products' supports you in mastering this topic in a professional context.
This course aims to help you understand the strategic role of derivative products.
The examples, situational exercises, and case studies are designed to be easily transposable into different professional contexts and types of organizations.
Prerequisites
No specific prerequisites are required to follow this course.
Target Audience
Managers, HR managers, and employees concerned with the topic 'Introduction to Derivative Products.'
Content
The course is structured into several complementary modules, combining theoretical contributions, practical applications, and interactive activities to facilitate the appropriation of concepts.
Training path
Derivatives alert managementWhy do derivatives play a key role in modern finance? What are the real advantages, and above all... what risks should you really be…Why do derivatives play a key role in modern finance? What are the real advantages, and above all... what risks should you really be aware of?
In this 100% e-learning module, you will discover the strategic inner workings of derivatives, which have become essential tools in advanced financial risk management and market strategy optimization.
Whether you are a novice or an expert, this training offers you a clear, illustrated, and impactful overview of:
- The economic forces that have led to the explosion in the use of derivatives
- What they actually allow: hedging, speculation, arbitrage
- The potential pitfalls when their use is poorly regulated
- Concrete examples of real impacts on markets and companies
This module can be taken independently, to develop strategic thinking or complement expertise related to risk management. It also constitutes the ideal entry point within the overall "Finance, Management Control & "Purchasing," designed to support professionals in developing their skills on complex financial topics.
Who is this module for?
Finance professionals, trading floor staff, financial analysts, and management controllers who want to understand the implications of derivatives beyond purely technical aspects.
Get ahead by integrating the economic, financial, and regulatory issues that are reshaping the landscape of financial management today.
In-depth reading of financial derivatives for professionalsAre you new to the world of derivatives or looking to review the basics? This module is designed to provide you with a clear…Are you new to the world of derivatives or looking to review the basics? This module is designed to provide you with a clear and operational understanding of derivative financial instruments, essential for anyone working in market finance or management control with exposure to financial risks.
Explore the fundamental mechanisms of these powerful tools, often perceived as complex, and become capable of deciphering them with confidence.
⏵ This module can be taken alone to quickly acquire the essentials on derivatives, or integrated into our complete program “Finance, Management Control & Purchasing,” for a structured and coherent skills upgrade.
In this module, you will:
- Understand what a derivative is and what it is used for
- Identify the three main families of derivatives: futures, options, swaps
- Distinguish the role of the underlying asset in value formation
- Visualize how derivative markets operate, their logic, and their players
- Obtain a clear reading of strategic uses: hedging or speculation
Ideal for trading floor staff, financial analysts, and management controllers exposed to financial volatility, this module provides an essential foundation before moving on to practical application through our interactive simulator.
Mastering the use of derivatives in financial managementKnowing how to use derivatives like a professionalIntegrated into the e-learning path "Finance, Management Control & Purchasing", this module can also be taken independently…Knowing how to use derivatives like a professional
Integrated into the e-learning path "Finance, Management Control & Purchasing", this module can also be taken independently by anyone wishing to gain operational mastery of derivatives, regardless of their level or financial sector.
Are you wondering how to trade or secure effectively with derivatives?
This module concretely answers your questions by placing you at the heart of the action: realistic simulations, practical cases, and feedback allow you to immediately apply your knowledge.
What you will master:
• The strategic use of futures, options, and swaps
• Proven techniques for hedging and speculation
• The analysis of specific risks related to derivatives
• The reading of dashboards and associated management indicators
• Avoiding classic pitfalls through guided quizzes
With 100% interactive learning, this module supports you in skill development, with diverse sequences including videos, explanatory diagrams, case studies, and professional advice. Train at your own pace while developing the right reflexes for informed decision-making in trading rooms or within financial departments.
This module is for you if:
• You work in a trading room, financial analysis, or risk management
• You seek to concretely understand the functioning and use of derivatives
• You wish to master the essential tools of modern corporate finance
Interactive practices on corporate derivativesDive into the real world of derivatives with a professional simulator.Have you already acquired theoretical knowledge about derivatives? It's time to take action!This module…Dive into the real world of derivatives with a professional simulator.
Have you already acquired theoretical knowledge about derivatives? It's time to take action!
This module invites you to test your skills in highly realistic practical cases representing the main situations encountered in trading rooms.
Through three interactive scenarios, you will need to make strategic choices, analyze financial data, and measure in real-time the economic impacts on hedging or speculation operations.
Why take this module?
• To transform your knowledge into operational reflexes
• To train yourself to make complex decisions, close to the field
• To understand the benefits and limitations of derivative instruments depending on the contexts
• To prepare effectively for the final Mega Quiz of the course
This module can be taken independently or as part of the complete e-learning course dedicated to the general theme: Finance, Management Control & Purchasing, including 6 progressive modules ranging from fundamentals to professional situational application.
Who is this module for?
• Financial analysts at the beginning of their careers looking to strengthen their judgment
• Collaborators in trading rooms wishing to expand their toolkit
• Professionals in financial engineering targeting concrete applications
This module is for you if you are looking for answers to the following questions:
- Which derivatives to use to hedge interest rate risk?
- When to favor a future, an option, or a swap?
- How do financial impacts materialize depending on the choices made?
Put yourself in the shoes of a market professional and enhance your decision-making abilities with this essential interactive module.
Master quiz - Introduction to Derivative ProductsTest your financial knowledge in an exciting gaming experience!This playful module can be taken independently or integrated into our complete course dedicated to the…Test your financial knowledge in an exciting gaming experience!
This playful module can be taken independently or integrated into our complete course dedicated to the theme of "Finance, Management Control & Purchasing". It is particularly suitable if you wish to:
- Validate your knowledge of derivative products
- Review key concepts after a complete training
- Practice in an interactive and engaging way
Inspired by major television games, this immersive quiz is based on a well-known mechanic: 15 questions of increasing difficulty, spread over 3 strategic levels. At each stage, you get closer to the final victory!
Throughout the game, you can use 3 jokers to increase your chances of success:
- The 50/50: two wrong answers are automatically eliminated
- The question change: don’t know the answer? Move on to another without losing points!
- The expert hint: a clue is given to guide you towards the correct answer
Beware, the challenge is real: will you be able to go all the way without losing your composure?
At the end of the game, a score table allows you to visualize your performance, identify your strengths and areas for improvement on derivative products (futures, options, swaps...).
A short, intense experience rich in lessons that will appeal to both market analysts and finance professionals looking to test themselves in a fast and stimulating format.