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Best Derivatives Courses in India

There are 15 Derivatives courses listed in India, from 7 institutes. Fees run from ₹1,999 to ₹1,20,000. Programmes run 5+ hours Recorded Content, 1 Year, 10-12 months. 7 of 15 include placement or internship support, and 4 offer EMI. Fees are set by the institute and last checked November 2026.

Institutes on this page teach in person in Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, including Janak Puri, Pitampura, Bhoslenagar, Connaught Place.

Derivatives courses compared

Fees, duration and next batch for derivatives courses in India
InstituteCourseFee (INR) DurationFormatNext batch Placement support
Elearnmarkets Online NISM Certified Equity Derivatives Course (NISM Series VIII) ₹1,999 5+ hours Recorded Content Online · Self-paced - No
NIFM - National Institute of Financial Markets Advance Diploma in Financial Market Management (ADFMM) ₹1,00,000 1 Year Offline - Yes
FinTree CFA Level I Prep Program (Classroom) ₹64,900 10-12 months Offline 7 Nov 2026 No
Elearnmarkets Online NSE Academy Certified Capital Market Professional (E-NCCMP) ₹16,000 20+ hours On-demand Content Online · Self-paced - No
NIFM - National Institute of Financial Markets Certificate in Stock Markets ₹30,000 3 months Offline - Yes
NIFM - National Institute of Financial Markets Diploma in Financial Market Management (DFMM) ₹50,000 6 Month Hybrid - Yes
The WallStreet School CFA Level 1 Coaching ₹39,000 150+ hrs live + 120+ hrs recorded Hybrid - Yes
FinTree CFA Level I Prep Program (Live School) ₹54,900 10-12 months Online · Live 7 Nov 2026 No
FinTree CFA Level III Prep Program ₹48,000 8-10 months Online · Live 15 Nov 2026 No
IMS Proschool CFA Level 1 Course ₹25,000 36 weeks Hybrid - Yes
Fintelligents CFA Level 1 Course ₹32,000 220+ hours Online · Live - Yes
ICA Edu Skills Stock Market Course (DFM Level 1) On request 3 months Offline - No
IMS Proschool Securities Market & Investment Banking Operations (SMIBO) ₹1,20,000 11 months (5 training, 6 paid internship) Offline - Yes
Elearnmarkets Rule-Based Options Trading Strategies ₹20,000 1 month (47+ hours of live sessions) Online · Live - No
FinTree CFA Level II Prep Program ₹63,000 8-10 months Hybrid 7 Nov 2026 No

Derivatives institutes in India

Elearnmarkets: Online NISM Certified Equity Derivatives Course (NISM Series VIII)

Elearnmarkets is an online financial-markets education platform run by StockEdge Fintech Private Limited (formerly Kredent InfoEdge Private Limited) from Sector V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata. It sells recorded self-paced courses, live interactive programmes and multi-module certification bundles on stock market basics, technical analysis, options and derivatives, equity research and NISM exam preparation, all delivered online. Certificates of completion are issued after an online examination on the Elearnmarkets website; some programmes are jointly certified with NSE Academy or mapped to NCFM and NISM examinations.

Institute
Elearnmarkets
Course
Online NISM Certified Equity Derivatives Course (NISM Series VIII)
Specialisation
Derivatives Basics, Index, Equity Futures and Forwards, Equity Options, Futures and Options Strategies, Trading Mechanism, Clearing and Settlement, Regulatory Environment, Accounting and Taxation
Format
Online · Self-paced
Duration
5+ hours Recorded Content
Level
Intermediate
Approximate fee
₹1,999
Students trained
3000000+

NIFM - National Institute of Financial Markets: Advance Diploma in Financial Market Management (ADFMM)

NIFM (NIFM Educational Institutions Ltd.) is a private vocational training institute that teaches stock market, financial market and accounting and taxation courses as short-term diploma and certificate programmes, in classroom and online modes. It states more than 15 years of teaching and 25+ branches across India, with its head office and main centre at Janak Puri, New Delhi, and a second Delhi centre at Pitampura. Students receive a Diploma or Certificate from NIFM on completion; the institute is also an authorised educational partner of Tally Education.

Institute
NIFM - National Institute of Financial Markets
Course
Advance Diploma in Financial Market Management (ADFMM)
Specialisation
Capital Market, Equity Derivatives (Futures & Options), Commodity and Currency Markets, Technical Analysis, Fundamental Analysis, Mutual Funds, Options Trading Strategy, Research Analyst
Format
Offline
Location
Janak Puri and Pitampura, Delhi
Centres
Janak Puri, Delhi · Pitampura, Delhi
Duration
1 Year
Level
Beginner
Approximate fee
₹1,00,000
EMI available
Yes
Placement / internship assistance
Yes

FinTree: CFA Level I Prep Program (Classroom)

FinTree (FinTree Education Private Limited) is a finance training institute headquartered in Pune that prepares candidates for the CFA and FRM exams and also teaches financial modelling, stock picking and NISM certification courses. Its courses run as a Pune classroom, live online sessions and self-paced recorded lessons on its learning management system. It is a CFA Institute Prep Provider and a GARP-approved FRM Exam Prep Provider, and it issues its own certificate on clearing the Financial Modelling examination.

Institute
FinTree
Course
CFA Level I Prep Program (Classroom)
Specialisation
Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Portfolio Management, Ethical and Professional Standards
Format
Offline
Location
Bhoslenagar, Pune, Maharashtra
Centres
Bhoslenagar, Pune
Duration
10-12 months
Level
Beginner
Approximate fee
₹64,900
Next batch
7 Nov 2026
Students trained
75000+

Elearnmarkets: Online NSE Academy Certified Capital Market Professional (E-NCCMP)

Elearnmarkets is an online financial-markets education platform run by StockEdge Fintech Private Limited (formerly Kredent InfoEdge Private Limited) from Sector V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata. It sells recorded self-paced courses, live interactive programmes and multi-module certification bundles on stock market basics, technical analysis, options and derivatives, equity research and NISM exam preparation, all delivered online. Certificates of completion are issued after an online examination on the Elearnmarkets website; some programmes are jointly certified with NSE Academy or mapped to NCFM and NISM examinations.

Institute
Elearnmarkets
Course
Online NSE Academy Certified Capital Market Professional (E-NCCMP)
Specialisation
Stock Market Basics, Macroeconomics, Fundamental Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Technical Analysis, Derivatives, Option Greeks, NCFM Exam
Format
Online · Self-paced
Duration
20+ hours On-demand Content
Level
Beginner
Approximate fee
₹16,000
Students trained
3000000+

NIFM - National Institute of Financial Markets: Certificate in Stock Markets

NIFM (NIFM Educational Institutions Ltd.) is a private vocational training institute that teaches stock market, financial market and accounting and taxation courses as short-term diploma and certificate programmes, in classroom and online modes. It states more than 15 years of teaching and 25+ branches across India, with its head office and main centre at Janak Puri, New Delhi, and a second Delhi centre at Pitampura. Students receive a Diploma or Certificate from NIFM on completion; the institute is also an authorised educational partner of Tally Education.

Institute
NIFM - National Institute of Financial Markets
Course
Certificate in Stock Markets
Specialisation
Capital Market, Equity Derivatives, Technical Analysis, Trading Software, Back Office Operations, Clearing and Settlement
Format
Offline
Location
Janak Puri and Pitampura, Delhi
Centres
Janak Puri, Delhi · Pitampura, Delhi
Duration
3 months
Level
Beginner
Approximate fee
₹30,000
EMI available
Yes
Placement / internship assistance
Yes

NIFM - National Institute of Financial Markets: Diploma in Financial Market Management (DFMM)

NIFM (NIFM Educational Institutions Ltd.) is a private vocational training institute that teaches stock market, financial market and accounting and taxation courses as short-term diploma and certificate programmes, in classroom and online modes. It states more than 15 years of teaching and 25+ branches across India, with its head office and main centre at Janak Puri, New Delhi, and a second Delhi centre at Pitampura. Students receive a Diploma or Certificate from NIFM on completion; the institute is also an authorised educational partner of Tally Education.

Institute
NIFM - National Institute of Financial Markets
Course
Diploma in Financial Market Management (DFMM)
Specialisation
Capital Market, Derivatives (Futures & Options), Commodity Market, Currency Market, Technical Analysis, Fundamental Analysis, Mutual Funds
Format
Hybrid
Location
Janak Puri and Pitampura, Delhi
Centres
Janak Puri, Delhi · Pitampura, Delhi
Duration
6 Month
Level
Beginner
Approximate fee
₹50,000
EMI available
Yes
Placement / internship assistance
Yes

The WallStreet School: CFA Level 1 Coaching

The WallStreet School (TWSS) is a finance and accounting training institute founded in New Delhi in 2009. It runs Financial Modeling & Valuations, Investment Banking, CFA, FRM, ACCA, US CMA, US CPA, CIMA and CFP programmes in classroom, live-online and pre-recorded formats, with classrooms in Connaught Place, New Delhi and Andheri East, Mumbai. It is an ACCA Gold Learning Partner and describes its FRM curriculum as GARP-approved and itself as an official exam-prep provider for CIMA.

Institute
The WallStreet School
Course
CFA Level 1 Coaching
Specialisation
Ethical & Professional Standards, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Portfolio Management
Format
Hybrid
Location
Delhi, Mumbai
Centres
Connaught Place, Delhi · Andheri East, Mumbai
Duration
150+ hrs live + 120+ hrs recorded
Level
Beginner
Approximate fee
₹39,000
Placement / internship assistance
Yes
Students trained
50826+

FinTree: CFA Level I Prep Program (Live School)

FinTree (FinTree Education Private Limited) is a finance training institute headquartered in Pune that prepares candidates for the CFA and FRM exams and also teaches financial modelling, stock picking and NISM certification courses. Its courses run as a Pune classroom, live online sessions and self-paced recorded lessons on its learning management system. It is a CFA Institute Prep Provider and a GARP-approved FRM Exam Prep Provider, and it issues its own certificate on clearing the Financial Modelling examination.

Institute
FinTree
Course
CFA Level I Prep Program (Live School)
Specialisation
Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Portfolio Management, Ethical and Professional Standards
Format
Online · Live
Duration
10-12 months
Level
Beginner
Approximate fee
₹54,900
Next batch
7 Nov 2026
Students trained
75000+

FinTree: CFA Level III Prep Program

FinTree (FinTree Education Private Limited) is a finance training institute headquartered in Pune that prepares candidates for the CFA and FRM exams and also teaches financial modelling, stock picking and NISM certification courses. Its courses run as a Pune classroom, live online sessions and self-paced recorded lessons on its learning management system. It is a CFA Institute Prep Provider and a GARP-approved FRM Exam Prep Provider, and it issues its own certificate on clearing the Financial Modelling examination.

Institute
FinTree
Course
CFA Level III Prep Program
Specialisation
Ethical and Professional Standards, Asset Allocation, Derivatives and Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Construction, Portfolio Management Pathway, Private Market Pathway, Private Wealth Pathway
Format
Online · Live
Duration
8-10 months
Level
Advanced
Approximate fee
₹48,000
Next batch
15 Nov 2026
Students trained
75000+

IMS Proschool: CFA Level 1 Course

IMS Proschool, from the IMS Group, teaches finance and accounting qualifications including CFA, ACCA, CFP, CPA and US CMA, along with financial modelling and investment banking operations, and states 14+ years in professional finance education. It lists 17 centres in cities including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad, and also runs live online classes. Its courses prepare students for the exams of bodies such as ACCA and FPSB India, and Proschool also issues its own course certificates.

Institute
IMS Proschool
Course
CFA Level 1 Course
Specialisation
Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Portfolio Construction
Format
Hybrid
Location
Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Surat
Centres
Mumbai · Shivajinagar, Pune · Delhi · Chintal, Hyderabad · Bengaluru · Mylapore, Chennai · Kadavanthara, Kochi · Hungerford Street, Kolkata · Hazratganj, Lucknow · Vastrapur, Ahmedabad · Vesu, Surat
Duration
36 weeks
Level
Beginner
Approximate fee
₹25,000
EMI available
Yes
Placement / internship assistance
Yes
Students trained
75000+

Fintelligents: CFA Level 1 Course

Fintelligents Learning LLP was established in 2017 and founded in Mumbai by Ganesh Nayak; it trains candidates for finance certifications including CFA, FRM, SCR, FRR, CAIA and ACCA, plus FP&A. Courses run as recorded video lectures and live online classes across India, with classroom batches offered only in Mumbai, and its office is at Wagle Industrial Estate, Thane. Credentials such as CFA and FRM are awarded by CFA Institute and GARP after their exams, not by Fintelligents.

Institute
Fintelligents
Course
CFA Level 1 Course
Specialisation
Ethical and Professional Standards, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Issuers, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Derivatives
Format
Online · Live
Duration
220+ hours
Level
Beginner
Approximate fee
₹32,000
Placement / internship assistance
Yes

ICA Edu Skills: Stock Market Course (DFM Level 1)

ICA Edu Skills Pvt. Ltd. teaches accounting, taxation, GST, TallyPrime, SAP and financial markets through classroom courses at its training centres and live online courses. It began in 1999, has its head office at Salt Lake in Kolkata, and says it has 100+ training centres across India. As a training partner of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), it gives students a co-branded ICA Edu Skills and NSDC certificate.

Institute
ICA Edu Skills
Course
Stock Market Course (DFM Level 1)
Specialisation
Financial Markets, Macroeconomics, Equity, Derivatives, Fundamental Analysis, Technical Analysis
Format
Offline
Location
Dalhousie, Kolkata, West Bengal
Centres
Dalhousie, Kolkata
Duration
3 months
Level
Beginner
Students trained
600000+

IMS Proschool: Securities Market & Investment Banking Operations (SMIBO)

IMS Proschool, from the IMS Group, teaches finance and accounting qualifications including CFA, ACCA, CFP, CPA and US CMA, along with financial modelling and investment banking operations, and states 14+ years in professional finance education. It lists 17 centres in cities including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad, and also runs live online classes. Its courses prepare students for the exams of bodies such as ACCA and FPSB India, and Proschool also issues its own course certificates.

Institute
IMS Proschool
Course
Securities Market & Investment Banking Operations (SMIBO)
Specialisation
Excel, Financial Maths, Equity & Debt, Derivatives, Options Strategies, Trade Operations, Investment Banking Operations, Clearing, Settlement & Risk Management
Format
Offline
Location
Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ahmedabad
Centres
Mumbai · Shivajinagar, Pune · Delhi · Chintal, Hyderabad · Bengaluru · Mylapore, Chennai · Kadavanthara, Kochi · Hungerford Street, Kolkata · Hazratganj, Lucknow · Vastrapur, Ahmedabad
Duration
11 months (5 training, 6 paid internship)
Level
Beginner
Approximate fee
₹1,20,000
Placement / internship assistance
Yes
Students trained
75000+

Elearnmarkets: Rule-Based Options Trading Strategies

Elearnmarkets is an online financial-markets education platform run by StockEdge Fintech Private Limited (formerly Kredent InfoEdge Private Limited) from Sector V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata. It sells recorded self-paced courses, live interactive programmes and multi-module certification bundles on stock market basics, technical analysis, options and derivatives, equity research and NISM exam preparation, all delivered online. Certificates of completion are issued after an online examination on the Elearnmarkets website; some programmes are jointly certified with NSE Academy or mapped to NCFM and NISM examinations.

Institute
Elearnmarkets
Course
Rule-Based Options Trading Strategies
Specialisation
Derivatives & Options Basics, Option Chain, Option Greeks, Delta-Neutral Straddles, Directional Spreads, Non-Directional Strategies, Algo Trading, Backtesting
Format
Online · Live
Duration
1 month (47+ hours of live sessions)
Level
Advanced
Approximate fee
₹20,000
Students trained
3000000+

FinTree: CFA Level II Prep Program

FinTree (FinTree Education Private Limited) is a finance training institute headquartered in Pune that prepares candidates for the CFA and FRM exams and also teaches financial modelling, stock picking and NISM certification courses. Its courses run as a Pune classroom, live online sessions and self-paced recorded lessons on its learning management system. It is a CFA Institute Prep Provider and a GARP-approved FRM Exam Prep Provider, and it issues its own certificate on clearing the Financial Modelling examination.

Institute
FinTree
Course
CFA Level II Prep Program
Specialisation
Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statement Analysis, Equity Investments, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning, Ethical and Professional Standards
Format
Hybrid
Location
Bhoslenagar, Pune, Maharashtra
Centres
Bhoslenagar, Pune
Duration
8-10 months
Level
Intermediate
Approximate fee
₹63,000
Next batch
7 Nov 2026
Students trained
75000+

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Derivatives course cost in India?

Across the 15 Derivatives courses listed in India, fees run from ₹1,999 to ₹1,20,000. 4 of 15 offer EMI, so the fee can be paid monthly. Fees are set by the institute, are approximate, and were last checked November 2026. Confirm the current figure with the institute before you enrol.

How long does a Derivatives course take in India?

Listed durations are 5+ hours Recorded Content, 1 Year, 10-12 months, 20+ hours On-demand Content, 3 months. Part-time and weekend batches covering the same syllabus run longer than full-time ones, so compare the syllabus rather than the number of months.

Which Derivatives courses in India include placement support?

7 of the 15 Derivatives courses listed in India include placement or internship assistance. Placement support means different things at different institutes, interview preparation, referrals, or a guarantee. Ask which one is being offered, and get it in writing.

Can I take a Derivatives course online in India?

6 of the 15 listed Derivatives courses are online; the other 9 run in person or hybrid. The online programmes listed here are live-taught with an instructor, not pre-recorded video.

Where are the Derivatives institutes in India?

Institutes teaching Derivatives in India have centres in Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, including Janak Puri, Pitampura, Bhoslenagar, Connaught Place. Each listing below names the institute's own centres, so you can choose on travel time as well as on fee.

Do I need a degree to join a Derivatives course in India?

Most Derivatives programmes listed here accept beginners and career changers; executive and postgraduate programmes usually ask for work experience or a related degree. Each listing shows its level, so check that field before applying.