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About the STA
The Society of Technical Analysts is a non-profit, global, professional organization of [analysts] headquartered in the UK. It was founded in 1968 and is the oldest technical analysis association in the world. Over the past 50 years it has dedicated  itself to the promotion and understanding of technical analysis and its role as a vital investment tool.

Its ethos is centred around the following four pillars – information, education, examination and accreditation. It trains and accredits members of the investment community, from industry professionals to private individuals, interested in the study and application of technical analysis. It has been setting the standards in technical analysis for over 50 years and  has been teaching its  professional technical analysis courses for over 25 years,  in notable universities, including Kings College London.

STA courses are accredited by IFTA (International Federation of Technical Analysts) and the CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment). There are exemptions from specific CISI units to holders of the STA diploma. Please click here for further information.

The STA Diplomas
The STA education programme is designed to demonstrate proficiency in technical analysis. Candidates who pass Diploma Level I and Diploma Level II examinations, and who are also full members of the STA, earn the MSTA designation, promoting that they  have studied and attained the standards of an internationally recognised qualification. Click here for further information about education programmes: - Route to Diploma - Society of Technical Analysts