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Technical Charts & Dow Theory Fundamentals

Instructor: EDUCBA

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What you'll learn

  • Interpret charts including line, bar, and candlestick patterns.

  • Apply Dow Theory to identify trends and market structure.

  • Analyze price action using support, resistance, and candlestick signals.

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April 2026

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7 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Technical Analysis Foundations for Traders Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course

Master technical chart analysis and build a strong foundation in Dow Theory and candlestick patterns. Learn how to interpret price movements and analyze market trends with confidence.

This course provides a structured introduction to technical analysis, starting with chart construction and price representation methods. You will learn how to read line charts, bar charts, and candlestick charts, and understand how these tools reflect market behavior. The course also introduces Dow Theory, helping you identify trend direction, market structure, and the role of support and resistance in trading decisions. You will then advance into candlestick pattern analysis, learning how to interpret price signals, identify reversal zones, and understand market psychology through real chart behavior. By focusing on visual price action rather than complex theory, this course enables you to make informed decisions based on market data. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently analyze charts, identify trends, and apply structured technical analysis techniques across financial markets.

This module introduces the core principles of technical analysis, including chart construction, price representation methods, and the foundational concepts of Dow Theory. Learners explore line charts, bar charts, and candlestick charts while understanding trend classification, market structure, and the strategic role of support and resistance levels in financial market analysis.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videos•Total 65 minutes
  • Introduction to CMT Level 1 - Prep Course•9 minutes
  • Line Chart and Bar Chart•8 minutes
  • Candlestick Chart and Pitfall•9 minutes
  • Pitfall Candlestick Concluded•9 minutes
  • Dow Theory•11 minutes
  • Support and Resistance•10 minutes
  • More Details On Support and Resistance•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
  • Graded - Foundations of Technical Charts & Dow Theory•30 minutes
  • Getting Started with CMT & Basic Chart Types•10 minutes
  • Candlestick Basics & Common Pitfalls•10 minutes
  • Dow Theory & Market Structure Essentials•10 minutes

This module advances candlestick analysis by examining pattern classification, real-body interpretation, doji variations, and shadow-based signals. Learners develop the ability to interpret market psychology, identify price rejection zones, and apply candlestick signals within trend context for informed trading decisions.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

5 videos•Total 41 minutes
  • Types of candlestick Patterns•8 minutes
  • Practicals of Short and Long Candlestick Patterns•6 minutes
  • Types of Doji Candlestick Patterns•10 minutes
  • Long Upper and Lower Shadows•8 minutes
  • Long Lower Shadows Only•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
  • Graded - Mastering Candlestick Patterns & Price Signals•30 minutes
  • Introduction to Candlestick Patterns•10 minutes
  • Doji & Shadow-Based Signals•10 minutes

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