"CME Group Futures - An Introductory Guide" is the beginning online course for those new to the futures industry. Including the colorful history, economics and terminology of futures markets, as well as practical hands-on examples of how futures work, this redesigned course provides a more interactive experience for learners.

Topics include:

• What futures are and how they evolved
• The mechanics of futures trading
• Who trades futures and why - hedgers and speculators
• Forecasting prices
• Electronic trading and the trading environment

Some of the features of the new course include:

• Updated content to reflect recent changes in the industry
• More opportunities for interacting with the content
• More self-assessment opportunities
• Optional chapter quizzes and a shorter final test process
• Links to helpful materials and the latest news and prices on the CME Group Web site
• Ability to earn and print a CME Group Certificate of Achievement

Note - This CME Group online course is self paced, but has a time limit of 90 days to complete, beginning with registration and ending with grading of the final exam. A minimum of two additional weeks will be granted to those who pass the final exam in order to allow time to print the Certificate of Achievement. Note: The Certificate of Achievement can be printed only once. Access to this course may be removed beyond this point and you may be required to contact the course administrator if you need additional time to complete it.