IFCCI
Instructor Licensing

Licensed Instructors Within the IFCCI Ecosystem

Instructor Licensing & Professional Education Network

IFCCI authorises qualified financial professionals to educate through an institutional licensing framework. Only professionals who achieve CFT Class B or above are eligible for instructor licensing.

Why Faculty Recognition Matters

In an industry where anyone can call themselves a financial educator, structured recognition protects learners and upholds professional standards.

The Problem With Unverified Educators

Without institutional verification, learners cannot distinguish between credible professionals and self-proclaimed experts. This exposes them to misleading financial education and potential financial harm.

Building Trust Through Verification

IFCCI's faculty recognition framework provides a transparent system where educator credentials can be independently verified, ensuring that only certified professionals deliver financial education.

Qualification Over Self-Promotion

Faculty eligibility is determined by examination performance and certification distinction — not by marketing ability, social media following, or self-declaration.

Instructor Licensing Tiers

Faculty recognition based on CFT professional classification

CFT Class A+

Master Instructor

Class A+

CFT Class A+ professionals with Master Instructor licensing. They lead core curriculum delivery, serve as programme directors, and support train-the-trainer initiatives.

Designation

Core curriculum delivery and programme leadership

Privileges

Full course publishing rights, diploma programme leadership, R&D collaboration

CFT Class A

Certified Instructor

Class A

CFT Class A professionals with Certified Instructor licensing. They deliver full IFCCI-recognised programmes and specialised strategy courses.

Designation

Programme delivery and strategy courses

Privileges

Strategy course publishing, programme delivery, candidate preparation

IFCCI Diploma Instructors

CFT Class A+ professionals — Institutional-Grade Strategists leading IFCCI education

K

Kingston Neo, CFT

IGS · Class A+

Specialties

Forex TradingRisk ManagementFinancial Education

0 strategy courses published

K

Kok Wee Weng, CFT

IGS · Class A+

Specialties

Technical AnalysisForex Trading

0 strategy courses published

D

Daniel Ang, CFT

IGS · Class A+

Specialties

Multi-Asset TradingCapital Markets

0 strategy courses published

B

Bartholomew Tu Han Shion, CFT

IGS · Class A+

Specialties

Portfolio ManagementRisk Analysis

0 strategy courses published

A

Ang Kar Yong, CFT

IGS · Class A+

Specialties

DerivativesQuantitative Trading

0 strategy courses published

T

Tan Yi Sin, CFT

IGS · Class A+

Specialties

Forex TradingPrice Action

0 strategy courses published

Y

Yap Suet Yee, CFT

IGS · Class A+

Specialties

Wealth ManagementFinancial Planning

0 strategy courses published

Verification Notice

All faculty credentials are verified through the IFCCI certification system. Faculty status is determined by examination performance and may be revoked if professional standards are not maintained.

IFCCI Certified Instructors

CFT Class A professionals — Advanced Market Specialists delivering IFCCI-recognised programmes

N

Ng Zhan How, CFT

AMS · Class A

Specialties

Technical AnalysisSwing Trading

0 strategy courses published

Y

Yeoh Hong Xiang, CFT

AMS · Class A

Specialties

Forex TradingRisk Management

0 strategy courses published

T

Tan Dic Ken, CFT

AMS · Class A

Specialties

Price ActionTrend Following

0 strategy courses published

F

Foong Wai Hang, CFT

AMS · Class A

Specialties

Indicator SystemsAlgorithmic Trading

0 strategy courses published

C

Chong Huei Sze, CFT

AMS · Class A

Specialties

Candlestick PatternsMarket Structure

0 strategy courses published

L

Lim Jian Feng, CFT

AMS · Class A

Specialties

ScalpingDay Trading

0 strategy courses published

Strategy Course Network

Curated courses from recognised IFCCI faculty members

Diploma Credit Transfer Pathway

How strategy courses contribute to your professional diploma

01

Market Short Courses

Complete strategy courses from recognised coaches

02

IFCCI Sub-Courses

Courses mapped to IFCCI curriculum framework

03

Credit Transfer

Eligible credits transferred to diploma pathway

04

Diploma Pathway

Credits count toward professional diploma

05

120 Credit Hours

Accumulate required credit hours

06

Graduation

Professional diploma awarded upon completion

Qualification-Based Course Publishing

A curated ecosystem, not an open marketplace

The IFCCI strategy course network operates as a qualification-based publishing system. Unlike open course platforms, only educators who meet IFCCI's faculty recognition criteria are eligible to publish courses within the ecosystem.

This is not an open marketplace — course publishing requires faculty recognition

Only qualified coaches with verified CFT credentials may publish strategy courses

IFCCI governs course quality through institutional review and approval

This model protects learners from unverified financial education content

Quality Governance

All courses within the IFCCI strategy course network undergo institutional review. Course content must meet IFCCI's academic and professional standards before publication.

Professional Positioning & Course Pricing

CFT classification provides a professional framework that the market can use to understand instructor standing and course value

Indicative Market Positioning by Classification

Class A+

Master Instructor

Institutional-grade expertise. Advanced strategy, portfolio management, and leadership programmes.

USD 300 – 800 / hr

Premium · Highest professional standing

Class A

Certified Instructor

Full programme delivery. Structured certification preparation and specialised modules.

USD 150 – 350 / hr

Professional · Advanced professional standing

Class B

Associate Instructor

Introductory workshops and foundational content delivery within approved scope.

USD 50 – 150 / hr

Standard · Professional standing

The above ranges are indicative market reference benchmarks based on instructor classification, not mandatory fee schedules. Actual pricing is determined by individual instructors and may vary based on programme scope, duration, and delivery format. IFCCI does not regulate or enforce specific pricing.

IFCCI members enjoy discounted course fees (up to 35% off), full diploma credit transfer eligibility, and priority enrolment.

Join the IFCCI Professional Education Ecosystem

Whether you're seeking instructor licensing, pursuing certification, or building your professional credentials — IFCCI provides the institutional framework for verified excellence.