Financial Derivatives and Risk Management
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Financial Derivatives
Overview of financial derivatives, their importance, and types

Module #2
Forward Contracts
Definition, types, and valuation of forward contracts

Module #3
Futures Contracts
Definition, types, and valuation of futures contracts

Module #4
Options Contracts
Definition, types, and valuation of options contracts

Module #5
Swap Contracts
Definition, types, and valuation of swap contracts

Module #6
Risk Management:Definition and Importance
Understanding risk management, its importance, and objectives

Module #7
Types of Risk
Market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk

Module #8
Identifying and Assessing Risk
Risk identification, risk assessment, and risk measurement

Module #9
Derivatives as Risk Management Tools
How derivatives can be used to manage risk

Module #10
Hedging Strategies
Types of hedging strategies, including cash flow hedging and fair value hedging

Module #11
Speculation and Arbitrage
Using derivatives for speculation and arbitrage

Module #12
Derivative Pricing Models
Overview of derivative pricing models, including binomial model and Black-Scholes model

Module #13
Binomial Option Pricing Model
In-depth explanation of the binomial option pricing model

Module #14
Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model
In-depth explanation of the Black-Scholes option pricing model

Module #15
Greek Letters:Delta, Gamma, Theta, and Vega
Understanding the Greek letters and their role in risk management

Module #16
Value-at-Risk (VaR) and Expected Shortfall (ES)
Measuring market risk using VaR and ES

Module #17
Credit Derivatives
Credit default swaps, credit options, and other credit derivatives

Module #18
Exotic Derivatives
Exotic options, including barrier options, Asian options, and digital options

Module #19
Derivative Markets and Exchanges
Overview of derivative markets, including futures exchanges and OTC markets

Module #20
Regulation of Derivatives
Overview of regulatory framework for derivatives, including Dodd-Frank Act and EMIR

Module #21
Clearing and Settlement of Derivatives
Understanding the clearing and settlement process for derivatives

Module #22
Derivative Accounting and Taxation
Accounting and taxation treatments for derivatives

Module #23
Case Studies in Derivative Risk Management
Real-world examples of derivative risk management in practice

Module #24
Best Practices in Derivative Risk Management
Best practices for implementing a derivative risk management program

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Financial Derivatives and Risk Management career

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