COMMODITIES WORKSHOP
Understanding the Dynamics, Trading Strategies, and Risk Management of Global Commodities Markets
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 – 11 Jun 2025 | Dubai, UAE | USD 1995 per delegate |
| 23 – 24 Jul 2025 | Doha, Qatar | USD 1995 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Commodities—from crude oil and natural gas to metals, grains, and softs—play a fundamental role in the global economy. Navigating their markets requires a strong understanding of pricing mechanisms, supply and demand drivers, trading instruments, and risk exposure.
This 2-day intensive workshop offers participants an end-to-end overview of commodities markets. It covers fundamental and technical analysis, derivatives trading (futures, options, swaps), hedging techniques, and regulatory considerations. Whether you are in trading, finance, procurement, or risk management, this course will help you make better-informed decisions in the complex and volatile world of commodities.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify key commodity categories and their market structures
• Analyze supply, demand, and geopolitical factors influencing prices
• Understand trading instruments including futures, forwards, and options
• Apply risk management tools to hedge commodity exposure
• Interpret market data, charts, and trends for strategic decision-making
Key Benefits of Attending
• Gain practical knowledge of commodity pricing, trading, and hedging
• Explore case studies from oil, gas, metals, and agricultural sectors
• Learn how to manage price volatility and exposure risk
• Understand the regulatory frameworks and compliance in global trade
• Enhance your market insight and strategic forecasting ability
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Commodities traders and analysts
• Risk management and treasury professionals
• Procurement and supply chain officers
• Investment and finance executives
• Energy, agriculture, and mining sector specialists
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Understanding commodity spot and futures markets
• Using derivative instruments for hedging and speculation
• Interpreting technical indicators and price patterns
• Structuring commodity-linked financial strategies
• Applying market intelligence in decision-making
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Stronger trading and procurement strategies
• Better management of price exposure and market volatility
• Improved financial performance through informed hedging
• Compliance with trade regulations and risk guidelines
• More accurate demand forecasting and budget planning
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Expert Briefings – Global commodity market dynamics and instruments
• Case Studies – Real-world trading and procurement scenarios
• Simulations – Hedging and price risk modeling
• Workshops – Chart analysis, contract structuring, and market planning
• Tools & Templates – Trade lifecycle templates, hedging matrices, and dashboards
Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee Breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Understanding Commodity Markets and Instruments
Module 1: Commodity Market Fundamentals (07:30 – 09:30)
• Energy, metals, and agricultural markets overview
• Supply-demand drivers and global trade flow
Module 2: Pricing Mechanisms and Benchmarks (09:45 – 11:15)
• Platts, Argus, LME, ICE, and CBOT indices
• Basis pricing and forward curves
Module 3: Introduction to Derivatives Trading (11:30 – 01:00)
• Futures, forwards, swaps, and options explained
• Long/short positions and margining basics
Module 4: Workshop – Analyze Commodity Price Trends (02:00 – 03:30)
• Use charts and technical indicators to interpret market patterns
Day 2: Hedging, Risk Management & Strategy
Module 5: Hedging Strategies and Applications (07:30 – 09:30)
• Natural hedging vs financial hedging
• Case examples from energy and metals
Module 6: Managing Commodity Price Risk (09:45 – 11:15)
• Value-at-risk (VaR), exposure limits, and stress testing
• Scenario analysis for volatile markets
Module 7: Regulatory Environment and Trade Compliance (11:30 – 01:00)
• IFRS, Dodd-Frank, EMIR, and KYC/AML in commodities trading
• Documentation and audit readiness
Module 8: Final Simulation – Build a Hedging Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
• Group project on mitigating commodity exposure risk
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Commodities Workshop, validating their knowledge of commodity markets, trading instruments, and price risk management aligned with international finance and procurement standards.