Diploma of Technical Analysis (ATAA)

Diploma of Technical Analysis (ATAA)

Kaplan Online Higher Education (KOHE), in conjunction with the Australian Technical Analysts Association (ATAA) is offering two-subjects that lead to the Diploma of Technical Analysis, Dip TA (ATAA).  Upon successful completion of these subjects students apply to the ATAA for the Diploma to be awarded.

Attainment of the Diploma of Technical Analysis will provide a deeper knowledge of technical analysis through a qualification that is recognised both locally and internationally.

The ATAA provides details of  International Federation of Technical Analysts (IFTA) Accreditation.  The Dip TA (ATAA) qualification is recognised by the IFTA as equivalent to a Certified Financial Technician (CFTe). The CFTe is only issued to a member of an IFTA affiliated association such as the ATAA. Please refer to the ATAA website for more details.

Who should enrol in this qualification?

• Analysts
• Stock brokers
• Private traders
• Self-directed investors

IFTA Accreditation

The International Federation of Technical Analysts (IFTA) is a federated body of National Technical Analysis association's worldwide.  IFTA represents 21 associations located in most major economic countries and maintains a world-class assessment and examination process.

Syllabuses, assessment and examination processes available in some countries may be accredited as equivalent to the IFTA offering. The Australian Dip TA (ATAA) is accredited as equivalent to the CFTe.

Intakes
January, May, September

Duration
2 Trimesters

Mode
Online

Subjects
2 Compulsory Subjects

Eligibility
To achieve the Dip TA (ATAA) you need to complete both subjects: FIN231 Technical Analysis and 9063 Specialised Techniques in Technical Analysis and be a current member of the Australian Technical Analysts Association (ATAA). For information on how to become a member, please refer to the ATAA website.

Fees
2013 Fees and allowances

2013 Principal Trimester Dates

Tri 1
2013

Tri 2
2013

Tri 3
2013

Enrolments open

5 November

25 February

24 June

Trimester commences

28 January

27 May

16 September

Enrolments close^

8 February

7 June

27 September

Independent Supervisor Form due for mid-Trimester exam

11 February

10 June

30 September

Census date

13 February

12 June

2 October

Enrolments close

22 February

21 June

11 October

Mid-Trimester assessment period^^

5 - 6 March

1 - 2 July

21 - 22 Oct

Independent Supervisor Form due for end-Trimester exam

12 March

10 July

30 October

Trimester ends

12 April

9 August

29 November

End-Trimester assessment period^^

15 - 17 April

12 - 15 August

2 - 4 December

Release of results

13 May

9 September

13 January 2014

^ Enrolments close for subjects FIN221, FIN234 and FIN237 only

^^ some assessments fall outside of the main mid/end of trimester assessment periods. Please check the timing of 
assessments for the subject(s) in which you plan to enrol in the relevant subject outlines.

Trimester 2, 2013 enrolments are now open.