What are the system requirements I’ll need in order to take either of these courses?
The video courses are broadcast on Microsoft Silverlight. There is a link for a free download available on our site. Silverlight will support all major browsers on both Mac OS X and Windows.
All of your mentoring sessions will be done online via Go To Meeting. There is no need to download anything on to your computer for you log on to a Go To Meeting session. Just click on the link from the email from your mentor inviting you to a pre-arranged mentoring session and Go To Meeting takes care of the rest. If you do not have a microphone or speakers on your computer (almost every computer sold today has both), or if you just prefer a headset with headphones and microphone, we will send you one free of charge.
In order to use the Options House Options Platform all you will need is a standard computer with a 1 GHz processor or better, and 512 MB or better of Ram. The platform can operate on Windows or Mac.
Do I need a background in business or finance to take these courses?
A background in finance or securities would help, but it is not necessary. The courses are written assuming that the student is new to the world of finance and trading.
Do I have to be available at specific times in order to participate in mentoring sessions?
We will do our best to accommodate you and your schedule. Our mentors will work with their students to schedule their sessions at a time that works for mentor and student.
Does the Chicago School of Trading get a commission for any student who becomes a customer of an option or futures trading firm?
No, The Chicago School of Trading is purely educational, and does not receive any commissions or finders fees for directing students to a particular firm.
How can I pay for the course?
You pay by check or wire transfer, or you can use PayPal, the safe and easy way to pay online. After completing our registration form, you will be directed to PayPal's page where you can pay with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, or a direct tranfer from your bank account. Whatever you use, The Chicago School of Trading gets paid via PayPal and never sees your private information, and your information is protected by PayPal. (Click the PayPal icon on the bottom of this page for information on how PayPal works)
How can I get more information?
Just email us (info@thechicagoschooloftrading.com) or call us at 312-242-1858 to schedule a free telephone or internet consultation.