Etrm Explained: Energy Markets , Trading, Risk And System
 

A clear foundation in energy markets, risk, and ETRM processes
What you'll learn
✓ Explain how energy trading works in simple terms, including markets, participants, and trade flow.
✓ Identify and classify energy commodities (power, gas, LNG, renewables) and understand how they are traded.
✓ Walk through the complete trade lifecycle and understand each step from deal capture to settlement.
✓ Differentiate between market types (spot, futures, OTC, exchanges) and choose the right one for each trade.
✓ Recognize real-world trading risks and apply basic risk management concepts.
✓ Interpret power market pricing concepts like LMP and congestion charges.
✓ Understand the role of ETRM systems and how they support daily trading operations.
Requirements
● No prior experience in energy trading or ETRM required - this course starts from absolute basics.
● Willingness to learn business concepts and real-world trading scenarios.
Description
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.
• Content generation tools used to write course scripts or generate lecture content.
• Image/visual creation tools that generate course images, diagrams, or other static visual elements.
• Video/audio creation tools that generate artificial video or speech meant to emulate human instruction.
Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) is the backbone of modern energy markets-connecting trading, operations, risk, and technology. Yet for many learners, ETRM can feel complex and intimidating.
This course is designed to simplify ETRM and make it accessible.
You'll gain a clear, structured understanding of energy commodities, market structures, trade types, market participants, and risk management, followed by a practical walkthrough of the energy trade lifecycle. The course also provides deep insights into power markets, including pricing mechanisms, congestion management, and trading opportunities.
Beyond market concepts, you'll learn how ETRM systems support real-world trading operations-from deal capture and risk management to settlement, compliance, and reporting. The course connects theory with practice through real trade examples, system perspectives, and industry-relevant workflows.
This course is ideal for
• Professionals looking to enter energy trading or ETRM roles
• IT, business, or operations professionals supporting energy trading systems
• Analysts, consultants, and graduates seeking a practical understanding of energy markets
• Anyone who wants a strong foundation in ETRM without unnecessary complexity
No prior experience in energy trading is required. Concepts are explained step by step, with a focus on clarity, practicality, and real-world relevance.
By the end of this course, you'll have the confidence to understand how energy markets work, how trades flow across organizations, and how ETRM systems enable effective trading and risk management.
Who this course is for
■ Beginners and fresh graduates who want to start a career in energy trading, risk management, or ETRM consulting.
■ IT professionals and business analysts working on ETRM/CTRM projects who want to understand the business side of energy trading.
■ Finance, operations, and supply chain professionals looking to transition into energy markets or trading roles.
■ Energy industry newcomers who want a structured, easy-to-understand introduction to how trading really works.
■ Professionals supporting trading desks (back office, risk, settlements, scheduling) who want a big-picture understanding of the trade lifecycle.
■ Consultants and implementation partners working with ETRM systems who want to strengthen their domain knowledge.
■ Entrepreneurs and market enthusiasts curious about how power and gas markets function in real life.