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IAB Academy Master Curriculum Framework

Stock Track

Build: Learn from zero to confident self-directed stock research.

Goal: Train learners from zero to confident self-directed stock research. Each course ends with a 50-question quiz and certificate.

Stocks 101 – Basic Foundations

4 weeks
What is a stock and how to research companies
Focus Areas:  What stocks are, ticker symbols, stock exchange, P/E ratio, diversification
Certificate:  Level 1: Basic Learning Foundations

Stocks 201 - Intermediate Analysis

5 weeks
Reading financial reports and trading charts
Focus Areas:  Technical indicators, fundamental metrics, candlestick analysis, portfolio sizing
Certificate:  Level 2: Intermediate Stock Trader Certificate

Stocks 301 - Advanced Strategies

6 weeks
Professional-grade decision-making
Focus Areas:  Macro fundamentals, sector analysis, earning calls, volatility hedging, strategy agility
Certificate:  Level 3: Advanced Stock Trader

Options Track

Goal: Teach how to trade options responsibly — from simple call/puts to advanced strategies.

Options 101 - Basics of Options

4-5 weeks
Calls, puts, strike price, expiration, intrinsic/extrinsic value
Certificate:  Level 1: Options Foundations
Certificate:  Level 2: Options Strategy Practitioner

Options 201 - Strategy Development

5-7 weeks
Building practical approach
Focus Areas:  Covered calls, cash-secured puts, spreads, time decay (theta)
Certificate:  Level 2: Options Strategy Practitioner

Options 301 - Advanced AI Strategies

6-8 weeks
AI-driven options
Focus Areas:  Advanced spreads, iron condors, volatility trading, margin risk, IV optimization
Certificate:  Level 3: Certified Options Strategist

Crypto Track

Goal: Demystify digital assets and their role in modern investing.

Crypto 101 - Blockchain & Bitcoin Basics

4 weeks
Understanding blockchain and crypto fundamentals
Focus Areas:  What crypto is, wallets, exchanges, risk, DeFi vs. traditional finance, Bitcoin vs. altcoins
Certificate:  Level 1: Crypto Aware

Crypto 201 - Investing & Portfolio Integration

5-6 weeks
Practical crypto investing
Focus Areas:  Token selection, diversification, security (2FA, cold wallets) security (2FA, cold
Certificate:  Level 2: Crypto Investor

Crypto 301 - AI & Market Sentiment

6-8 weeks
AI-based analysis of crypto markets
Focus Areas:  On-chain data, sentiment tracking, risk modeling
Certificate:  Level 3: Advanced Crypto Analyst

Faith & Finance Track

Goal: Align financial growth with faith-based principles and stewardship.

Faith & Finance 101 Biblical Foundations of Wealth

4 weeks
Core principles of stewardship
Focus Areas:  Parables of the talents, avoiding debt, honoring God, contentment vs. greed
Certificate:  Level 1: Biblical Stewardship Certificate

Faith & Finance 201 Investing with Purpose Purpose

5-6 weeks
Socially-responsible investing for faith
Focus Areas:  Ethical screening, biblical money, ethical investing, long-term planning
Certificate:  Level 2: Faith-Based Investor

Faith & Finance 301 Generosity & Legacy

6-8 weeks
Biblical wealth design
Focus Areas:  Estate planning strategies, family wealth management
Certificate:  Level 3: Kingdom Wealth Builder

AI & Investing Track

Goal: Show learners how to apply cutting-edge modern investing.

AI 101 - Intro to AI in Investing

4 weeks
AI fundamentals for investors
Focus Areas:  What AI can do, robo-advisors, NLP data analysis
Certificate:  Level 1: AI Literacy Certificate

AI 201 - Using AI Tools in Trading

5-6 weeks
Practical tool usage
Focus Areas:  Sentiment analysis, stock prediction models, GPT tools
Certificate:  Level 2: AI Trading Tools Practitioner

AI 301 - Building Your AI Portfolio Strategy

6-8 weeks
Advanced strategy
Focus Areas:  Macro influencers, predictive models, ethics of AI investing
Certificate:  Level 3: Certified AI Investor

Teen Academy Track

Goal: Prepare teens (ages 14-18) for real-world money and investing.

Teen 101 - Money Basics for Students

4 weeks
Financial literacy for young learners
Focus Areas:  Saving, budgeting, debit vs. credit, goals
Certificate:  Level 1: Teen Money Smart

Teen 201 - Investing for Beginners

5 weeks
Simple, gamified investing
Focus Areas:  Stocks, ETFs, paper trading, compounding
Certificate:  Level 2: Teen Investor Certificate

Teen 301 - Entrepreneurship & Investing

6 weeks
Building wealth early
Focus Areas:  Side hustles, investing mindset, risk vs. reward
Certificate:  Level 3: Young Investor Pro

NIL Academy Track

Goal: Empower student-athletes to manage NIL income and invest wisely.

NIL 101 - Understanding NIL & Compliance

4 weeks
Basics of NIL rules and compensation
Focus Areas:  NCAA rules, taxes, contracts, representation
Certificate:  Level 1: NIL Compliance Ready

NIL 201 - Financial Literacy for Athletes

5-6 weeks
Managing income responsibly
Focus Areas:  Budgeting, taxes, investing basics, saving
Certificate:  Level 2: NIL Financial Foundations

NIL 301 - Building Wealth Beyond Athletics

6-8 weeks
Legacy planning & brand management
Focus Areas:  Investing, business skills, post-career strategy
Certificate:  Level 3: NIL Legacy Builder 

Certification Flow

  1. 1 Complete all modules within a course.
  2. 2 Score ≥ 70% on the 50-question assessment.
  3. 3 Receive a certificate named after your skill level (shareable on LinkedIn).
  4. 4 Complete all 3 levels within a track to unlock “IAB Certified Track Specialist” status.
  5. 5 Completing multiple tracks unlocks “IAB Certified Investor” Master Certificate.

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