Trading Academy - Irvine Reviews 

691
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

17780 Fitch, Suite 200, 92614 Irvine, CA, US


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found it incredibly relatable and easy to understand. I could easily imagine myself attending this class every day. The lectures are directly based on the textbook, making it a seamless learning e... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The class was a bit overwhelming but I should have taken more time to do my homework considering I am not computer savvy. On that note Scott Stokes was a great teacher and good about everyone’s differ... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trading Academy is great! You have the ability to talk to experienced instructors and have a community of like minded people. Very beginner friendly and also amazing for already experienced people.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great instructor at Trading Academy. SCOTT M. Gives you tips and tricks to manage your trades based on his 38 years of trading experience. Student support is outstanding too. Will seat with you... See more


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  1. Educational Institution
  2. Vocational School

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Trading Academy provides education for people who want to understand stock trading, options trading, futures trading, forex trading, and crypto trading. Our proprietary Core Strategy offers a structured framework to help learners analyze markets and make informed decisions. For over 25 years, more than 85,000 students have taken our classes. Whether you’re exploring how to buy stocks, how to trade options, how to short a stock, or how to invest in crypto, our courses emphasize practical techniques, terminology, and risk awareness. Instruction is available at more than ten education centers across the U.S., as well as internationally in Dubai, with additional online access through a comprehensive student portal and mobile app supported by over sixty instructors. Students gain exposure to a wide range of market topics, including how to buy and sell stocks, use stock trading simulators, understand stock profit calculators, and navigate premarket and after-hours trading sessions. In options trading, students learn what options are, how to trade calls and puts, and explore core concepts such as theta and delta while using simulated environments to apply lessons safely. Futures education covers what futures contracts are, how to trade futures responsibly, and how to interpret trading hours and platform features. Forex instruction helps learners understand what forex trading is, how the forex market operates, and how to use tools like position-size and profit calculators. In crypto education, students examine what cryptocurrency is, how to buy and store it safely, where to trade it, and how to use crypto trading platforms, exchanges, and profit calculators. Across all programs, learners also study topics such as platform evaluation, risk management fundamentals, AI-assisted trading tools, and paper trading for practice. Courses are intended for educational purposes only. Trading and investing involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. Trading Academy is not a broker, dealer, or investment adviser.

Why do Wall Street firms seem to be consistently profitable while many individual traders fall short of their financial goals or lose money?

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Join Us For A Free Trading Workshop
Discover how you can learn to trade alongside the Wall Street institutions, instead of against them. Get some great trading insights and learn about steps you can take to build your financial skills. When you attend, you’ll get access to our Tradetelligence Member Portal loaded with content and updated weekly.

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  • 17780 Fitch, Suite 200, 92614, Irvine, CA, United States

  • (888) 430-6702

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I did not take any test to determine my qualifications

I did not take any test to determine my qualifications to be considered as learning the core strategy!!! What are you talking about??? I barely started watching the videos and the videos so far have only told me what I already know!!! I have not talked to one instructor or gotten any skills in trading!!! Why are you congratulating me on completing core strategy??? This makes me very uncomfortable and question the rest of the course!!! That I have not even begun to learn yet!!! What system are you using to qualify your students???

22 June 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Relationships

one of the best things about TA courses is meeting new people that share similar goals and interests as you when it comes to investing. Also, meeting the instructors and absorbing all the knowledge they share with us.
I would've given TA a 5, but I wish they had a center a bit closer, perhaps in the Inland Empire as it is rather painful traveling two hour to and from the center.

16 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Ghost & Mr. Jacobson

Expert teacher & very passionate, engaging teacher.

Receiving content at a fairly fast pace, yet able to digest the Options content pretty well.

Overall, great stuff!

17 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am taking option class

I am taking option class. My instructor Larry is very knowledgeable, kind, and patience with student.
Option trading has many steps in execute one trade. It is safe. It is great investment opportunity to earn income and to prevent unexpectedly strategic events. At Trading academy in Irvine, they have many classes to serve your best interests for your better future investment. Time is in your hands .

17 June 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Love OTA, Love the class, Love the instructor, OTA trade program is not as top notch as everything else l.

I am currently taking Option with Larry Jacobson who is an incredible teacher! I have been with OTA for over a year and am also a Mastermind student. I have never left under a 5 Star review but had to deduct a Star because their OTA platform seems way more complicated than it should. They lessons and info given, especially about the Greeks and the importance of volatility are just wonderful and I would highly recommend this class to anyone.

15 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Putting the missing pieces together…

Putting the missing pieces together when it comes to my options strategies. Larry J is an excellent instructor and able to explain what I’m missing with regards to my knowledge of options. Boosted my confidence!!!

17 June 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Options Course

Instructor provide a lot of information, utilize the online videos to prepare before arriving. Highly encourage completing videos in e-book before class. It will help you learn options

17 June 2026
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