Advancing Technical Analysis, Research and Market Education
Certifications

Proposed professional development programmes.

A ladder of certifications from foundation to research fellowship — designed for analysts, students, academicians and industry professionals.

All programmes proposed · pending Society approval
06
Programmes
30+
Modules Planned
12mo
Fellowship
CPE
Framework
Programmes

Six proposed certification programmes.

CTAF
Foundation

Certificate in Technical Analysis Foundations

A structured foundation in classical technical analysis, chart reading, market structure and disciplined practice.

Duration
3 months
Format
Hybrid
Overview · Eligibility · Syllabus · Assessment · CPE · Code of Ethics · Validity
CTMA
Advanced

Certified Technical Market Analyst

A comprehensive advanced programme covering indicators, structure, cycles, quantitative methods and portfolio integration.

Duration
6 months
Format
Hybrid
Overview · Eligibility · Syllabus · Assessment · CPE · Code of Ethics · Validity
CEWA
Specialisation

Certified Elliott Wave Analyst

A rigorous specialisation in classical Elliott Wave Theory with structural rules and reproducibility.

Duration
4 months
Format
Hybrid
Overview · Eligibility · Syllabus · Assessment · CPE · Code of Ethics · Validity
CNWA
Specialisation

Certified Neo Wave Analyst

A specialised programme in Glenn Neely’s Neo Wave framework including diagonals, corrective complexity and time analysis.

Duration
4 months
Format
Hybrid
Overview · Eligibility · Syllabus · Assessment · CPE · Code of Ethics · Validity
CMCA
Specialisation

Certified Market Cycle Analyst

A specialisation in Hurst cycles, composite modelling and time analysis for market forecasting.

Duration
4 months
Format
Hybrid
Overview · Eligibility · Syllabus · Assessment · CPE · Code of Ethics · Validity
TARF
Fellowship

Technical Analysis Research Fellowship

A research-oriented fellowship producing a peer-reviewable working paper under a Society mentor.

Duration
12 months
Format
Hybrid
Overview · Eligibility · Syllabus · Assessment · CPE · Code of Ethics · Validity
Programme Structure

A rigorous, ethical and reproducible design.

Programmes are structured around three principles: rigour, ethics and reproducibility. Every module includes a formal assessment, a case-study application and an ethics component.

All programmes are governed by the Society’s Code of Ethics and Certification Committee. Continuing Professional Education is required to maintain certified status.

Overview & Eligibility

Programme purpose, learning outcomes and prerequisites.

Syllabus

Module-wise curriculum, references and reading list.

Assessment

Written examination, case-studies and capstone work.

Examination

Structured evaluation with grading rubrics.

Code of Ethics

Mandatory ethical practice component and disclosures.

CPE

Continuing professional education post certification.

Roadmap

Certification launch plan.

  1. Phase 1
    Curriculum finalisation & advisory review

    Committee formation, curriculum draft, external advisory review.

  2. Phase 2
    Pilot cohort

    A pilot cohort in Foundation and Advanced programmes with rigorous feedback capture.

  3. Phase 3
    National launch

    Formal launch across chapters with CPE framework activated.

  4. Phase 4
    International recognition (aspirational)

    Applications for recognition with relevant international bodies.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

These are proposed professional development programmes offered by the Society. They are not SEBI, NSE, BSE, IFTA, CMT Association or government certifications unless specifically recognised in the future.
Get started

Register your interest for certification programmes.

Once formally launched, applications will be reviewed by the Certification Committee.