Frequently Asked Questions

No experience required. Our course is built from the ground up for complete beginners. Module 1 starts with the very basics — what trading is, how the platforms work, and why Synthetic Currencies are ideal for newcomers. You'll progress step by step through fundamentals, chart reading, strategy, and finally AI-powered trading tools.

You can open a Deriv account with as little as $5 (approximately R90). For Space Markets, accounts start from R50. We always recommend beginning on a demo account first to practise without risk. Our course teaches you exactly how to do this safely before risking any real capital.

Synthetic Currencies (also called Synthetic Indices) are tradeable instruments offered on the Deriv platform. Unlike regular Forex, they are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including weekends and public holidays. They are not affected by news events or geopolitics, which makes them ideal for learning and consistent strategy application. Examples include Crash 500, Boom 500, and Volatility 75.

You can access the full MMA course on any device — desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. The platform is fully mobile-optimised. You can start a lesson on your phone and continue on your desktop, with your progress automatically saved.

Your R2,999 special offer includes:

6 complete modules covering: Introduction to Trading and Deriv, Chart Mastery, Scalping Strategy, Risk Management, Trading Psychology, and AI-Powered Trading.

24 video lessons with 6 module recaps and a final quiz.

AI module taught by Julian Melanson and Benza Maman (563,000+ and 356,000+ Udemy students respectively).

Bonus: Free Mindvalley Masterclass access included with enrollment.

Lifetime access — including all future updates and new content at no extra cost.

Most students complete the course in 4 to 6 weeks, studying at a comfortable pace of 3 to 5 hours per week. However, since you have lifetime access, you can go as fast or as slow as you like. Many students re-watch modules as they apply what they learn in live markets.

Trunicques Louw — 7-figure USD Forex Trader, Founder of Market Minds Academy and Forex Royals, serving over 10,000 clients in South Africa. Official Deriv partner.

Julian Melanson — 563,000+ Udemy students across 130 countries, multiple Bestseller titles, 72,014 verified reviews. Co-founder of Leap Year Learning, Beverly Hills production studio.

Benza Maman — 356,806 Udemy students, 60,053 verified reviews. His flagship course hit #1 on the entire Udemy platform. Co-founder of Leap Year Learning.

Yes. Upon completion of all modules and the final quiz, you receive a Market Minds Academy Certificate of Completion. This can be shared on LinkedIn and other professional platforms.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, EFT/Bank Transfer, PayFast (for South African students), and PayPal for international students. All payments are processed through secure, SSL-encrypted payment gateways. We do not store your full card details.

We offer a 30-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. To request a refund, simply email info@marketmindsacademy.co.za with your name and order number. See our full Payment & Refund Policy for details.

Yes. R2,999 is a single, once-off payment. There are no monthly fees, subscription charges, or hidden costs. You pay once and receive lifetime access to all current and future course content.

Both are excellent choices and our courses teach you to use both. Space Markets is our recommended broker for South African traders — FSCA regulated (FSP 53183), with fast ZAR deposits and withdrawals, and local support. Deriv is our official Synthetic Currency partner — the world's leading platform for Crash, Boom, and Volatility instruments available 24/7.

Yes. MetaTrader 5 is completely free to download and use. It is available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. You simply connect it to your broker account (Space Markets or Deriv) and you're ready to trade. Our course includes full step-by-step MT5 setup instructions.

Yes. Forex and Synthetic Currency trading is legal in South Africa and is regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). Space Markets is FSCA licensed under FSP 53183. We recommend always using regulated brokers and trading responsibly.