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Trading academy is awesome. I beat myself up for not knowing this sooner. The facility is really clean and the staff are super welcoming not just the first day boy everyday you step in that facility.... See more
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I recently completed a futures class at trading academy. The instructor was very knowledgeable with many years of experience. He has the ability to answer very question with details. A great place to... See more
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Overall, the experience was great with Cameron. I can read the material ahead of time. I want to focus on all the extras that gives Futures traders an edge. Cameron covered order flow and volume pr... See more
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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.
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- 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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7900 International Drive, Suite 170, 55425, Bloomington, MN, United States
- 888-682-6466
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Spencer Lewis is an outstanding Core…
Spencer Lewis is an outstanding Core Strategy Trading Academy instructor! Knowledgeable, experienced, personable and passionate for his student’s successes! My only regret was not starting my MN Trading Academy learning journey years sooner! Enjoy!
13 July 2026
General Feedback
The instruction and support has always been among the best I have experiences as it is delivered by skilled, knowledgeable, professionals who want the best for their students.
30 June 2026
Learning.....alot to learn
1 June 2026
Trading Academy really cares for and…
Trading Academy really cares for and takes good care of their students.
30 June 2026
Futures Asset
I recently completed a futures class at trading academy. The instructor was very knowledgeable with many years of experience. He has the ability to answer very question with details. A great place to learn how to trade.
9 June 2026
Reply from Trading Academy - Minneapolis
Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad to hear it was a positive one.
Trading academy is awesome
Trading academy is awesome. I beat myself up for not knowing this sooner. The facility is really clean and the staff are super welcoming not just the first day boy everyday you step in that facility. Spencer is just the best. Is like he holds your hand step by step through this journey.
9 June 2026
Reply from Trading Academy - Minneapolis
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to our team to know that Trading Academy meets your expectations.
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Craig Weil is an outstanding Trading…
Craig Weil is an outstanding Trading Academy Professional Futures Trader Instructor! Over 5 decades of CME Futures Trading real-world experiences; passionate approach and very personable! My only regret was not starting my Trading Academy Professional Futures Trading journey years ago! Sustained superior Technical Analysis and Trade Execution skill-set capabilities enhanced at all levels! My enthusiastic lifelong learning Trader journey remains underway! Thanks to Trading Academy MN Team for their consummate professional onsite hosting!
31 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to our team to know that Trading Academy meets your expectations.
Spenser did a great job!
Spencer did a great job! He was extremely professional, knowledgeable and easy to understand and follow!! Thank you!!
31 May 2026
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Thank you so much for your feedback! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to our team to know that Trading Academy meets your expectations.
In center experience was very…
In center experience was very informative. It answered many questions that I had.
15 May 2026
Unprompted review
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We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to our team to know that Trading Academy meets your expectations.
Everyone was very helpful
Everyone was very helpful, answered all questions.
15 May 2026
Unprompted review
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It means a lot to our team to know that Trading Academy meets your expectations. Thank you so much for your feedback!
Your program is good for life and they…
Your program is good for life and they stick with you.
5 May 2026
Reply from Trading Academy - Minneapolis
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad to hear it was a positive one. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to make your experience 5 stars.
Excellent learning center
5 May 2026
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it's never to late to learn something new
i learned so much. i'm terrible with computers and learning nav tricks. also the core was excellent learning especially for me. the tools online are so beneficial. everyone is willing to help.
21 April 2026
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Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! It means a great deal to our team to know that Trading Academy meets your expectations.
excellent-everything I was hoping for!
21 April 2026
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We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to our team to know that Trading Academy meets your expectations.
If there's ever anything more we can do to make your experience 5 stars, please don't hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help!
Reply from Trading Academy - Minneapolis
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad to hear it was a positive one.
Very thorough and detailed
Very thorough and detailed with the information. If this is new to you it may be overwhelming in the beginning but the instructor does a fantastic job of slowing down to help you understand. There’s all the support you could need here!
17 April 2026
Unprompted review
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad to hear it was a positive one. Just know that Trading Academy is always here for you—whether you have a question, need support, or are ready to take the next step in your journey, we’ve got you.
For me the best part about this was the…
For me the best part about this was the structure. Everything flows so you are never lost and if you do find yourself lacking there are plenty of resources to help you.
17 April 2026
Unprompted review
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Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! It means a great deal to our team to know that Trading Academy meets your expectations.
Great instructor for options class!!
26 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Trading Academy - Minneapolis
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! It means a great deal to our team to know that Trading Academy meets your expectations. If there's ever anything we can do to support you further, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we're always here to help.
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