Course Overview
Learn how to design and deploy your own trading bots using MQL5 on MetaTrader 5. This course is designed for learners in India who want to understand algorithmic trading concepts and build practical automation skills for personal learning and experimentation.
Duration: 12 weeks, 8-10 hours per week.
Who can Enroll: Can Join Any Graduate or diploma in any stream (Computer, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or E&TC).
Learning Outcome: Gain the practical ability to design, backtest, and deploy automated Forex strategies for educational and personal practice purposes.
Curriculum
Foundational Knowledge
- Understand the complete structure and workflow of MQL5
- MT5 Basics & Structure
- Role of Expert Advisors (EAs) in Forex Markets
- Using database insights for strategy improvement
Platform Setup (MT5)
- Install and set up MetaTrader 5
- Chart setup and indicators configuration
- Connecting a broker account to MT5
Basics of MQL5 Programming
- Introduction to MQL5
- Variables, data types, conditions, loops
- EA structure (OnInit, OnTick, OnDeinit)
- Reading price and indicator data
- Programmatic order placement (demo environment)
- Debugging and best practices
Develop Simple Live Strategy
- Define entry rules, exit rules, and risk limits
- Build example strategies (EMA crossover, RSI filter)
- Executing trades programmatically in a controlled setup
Live Strategy Logic & Bot Development
- Designing Live Entry & Exit Conditions
- Partial Exits, Trailing Stops, and SL/TP Logic
- Working with Live Orders and Positions
- Real-Time Indicator & Price Feeds
Indicators & Strategy Logic
- Using EMA, RSI, MACD, ATR in automation
- Multi-condition trade logic
- Trade filters (time filter, spread filter)
Backtest Your Strategy
- Backtesting with MT5 Strategy Tester
- Parameter tuning (introductory level)
- Forward testing on demo accounts