Intense, real-world, memorable - gamified simulation training
Intense, real-world, memorable - gamified simulation training
Participants step into the volatile world of commodities trading - balancing supply shocks, geopolitical risk, and pricing strategies - in our Commodities Course.
Commodity Types: Energy, metals, agriculture, and softs
Spot vs Futures Markets: Physical delivery vs financial settlement
Supply and Demand Dynamics: Seasonal effects, geopolitical tensions, and inventory cycles
Price Volatility: Natural disasters, trade embargoes, and currency shifts
Hedging Strategies: Using futures, forwards, and options to manage price risk
Logistics and Procurement: Storage costs, transport timing, and quality risk
Market Participants: Producers, consumers, speculators, and arbitrageurs
Analyze market data, weather reports, and global news affecting commodity prices
Make buying or selling decisions under supply and demand uncertainty
Execute spot, futures, or forward contracts based on timing and strategy
Hedge commodity exposure using derivative instruments
Manage working capital, delivery schedules, and storage constraints
Present portfolio performance and pricing rationale to simulated stakeholders
Participants experience the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of commodities trading. They learn to:
Interpret macroeconomic and geopolitical signals that drive price volatility
Manage physical and financial exposure in global markets
Choose appropriate instruments to hedge or speculate on prices
Balance operational constraints with financial strategy
Communicate pricing decisions and portfolio results clearly and confidently
Reflect on ethical and sustainability issues in global commodity flows
Do participants need prior experience in trading or commodities? No. The course includes onboarding for all major commodity types, pricing mechanisms, and trading instruments.
Which commodities are covered in the course? The default course includes oil, natural gas, gold, wheat, and copper. Additional modules are available for agriculture and softs (e.g. coffee, cotton).
Can participants use derivatives to hedge? Yes. Participants can trade futures and forwards to hedge exposure or take speculative positions based on market views.
Does the course include geopolitical events? Yes. Participants react to evolving headlines, supply chain disruptions, sanctions, OPEC decisions, and more.
What roles can participants play? Participants can be traders, analysts, or procurement managers depending on course objectives and team structure.
Is the course single-player or team-based? Both formats are supported. Teams often work well for strategy development, role-play (e.g., CFO + trader), and internal negotiations.
How long does the course run? A full cycle typically runs 3 - 4 hours, though it can be extended over multiple sessions with evolving market conditions.
How is participants performance evaluated? Performance is based on trading P&L, hedging effectiveness, inventory management, and justification of strategy under uncertainty.
Does the course involve ethical or sustainability challenges? Yes. Optional modules include decisions around sourcing, carbon emissions, supply chain labor risk, and ESG-aligned procurement.
Is this suitable for non-finance participants (e.g. operations or sustainability)? Absolutely. The course bridges finance, supply chain management, and sustainability, making it ideal for multidisciplinary cohorts.
Join this 20-minute webinar, followed by a Q&A session, to immerse yourself in the course.
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Book a 15-minute Zoom demo with one of our experts to explore how the course can benefit you.
