If you are just getting started, or are already in the process of learning to trade, or day trade, you may have already been searching the internet using Google or Yahoo for trading education, tools, software or seminars, and have found that there is a lot on offer.

For example, “negotiating course” shows 758,000 pages on Google and “negotiating seminar” another 109,000 pages. The question is what to look for when selecting a trading course or seminar. In this article, I’ll point out some of the things to check before spending your hard-earned money on your trading education.

1. If you are going to buy a live trading seminar, check carefully where the location will be, have you calculated the total cost of the trip, hotels, meals and car rental? It may be much more than you expect.

2. What is the return policy? This can vary widely between business education companies, for some you only have a 3 day cooling off period, while for others you may have until 12 noon or the end of the first day to request a refund if you decide this is not the case. was right for you.

3. For a live seminar, do they also give you DVDs of the same or similar content, so often live seminars do not cover all the very important details involved in day trading. Having a DVD set allows you to watch the content over and over again at home until you get it. Keep in mind that some companies will charge you extra for DVDs even if you have already paid for a live trading seminar.

4. Look for comments on the Internet about the company and the business seminar. Use search terms like “company name review” or “company name scam.” Reviews are often posted on trading forums, which can be found by searching for “trading forum”.

5. Try to find out in advance exactly who will present the seminar. The last thing you want is a professional “professor” teaching a trading seminar, what you want is a “trader” who trades for a living and only does a few seminars a month out of interest and personal reasons, not because they need the money.

6. If you are buying an online trading or investing course where the content is viewed 100% online, you should get at least a 30 day 100% money back guarantee, if not stay away.

7. If you are purchasing a course or seminar where DVDs and manuals are shipped to your home, again you should expect a 30 day 100% money back policy, less shipping and handling, again if you don’t stay away.

8. It is very likely that you will have questions after taking the live or online course or watching the DVDs, make sure you can ask questions and get answers, either one on one or in a forum.

9. Last but not least, do a lot of window shopping before you buy. The price of trading seminars, whether stocks, options, currencies, or futures, varies widely, from $50 for an ebook to over $25,000 for a comprehensive training package. You may be able to find the same education much cheaper at a different company.

Also keep in mind that education companies and trade seminars always offer special offers and discounts. Before you buy, carefully search the internet for deals and also call the company directly and ask for a low price guarantee. In other words, make sure you pay the lowest price for which they offer the product.