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Understanding the City (E-Learning)

The City of London sits at the heart of global finance, but its markets, institutions and economic drivers can feel unfamiliar without a commercial background.

This interactive asynchronous online course takes approximately 3-hours to complete and provides a clear, jargon‑free introduction to the City’s key players, financial markets and regulatory structures. Delivered in bite‑sized modules you can complete at your own pace, it offers a practical foundation for understanding how the City works and why it matters to your clients.

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Price
Face-to-Face from £738.00Online from £150.00Online Live from £738.00
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Understanding the City

The City of London drives global financial activity, yet its workings are often unfamiliar to those entering legal or financial practice. This one‑day course demystifies the City by introducing its markets, institutions and regulatory framework in clear, accessible terms. You’ll learn how banks, funds and other institutions operate, how financial markets function, and how companies use these markets to manage risk. Ideal for lawyers and finance professionals, the course provides a strong commercial foundation and the confidence to engage with City‑based clients and transactions.
Jun 2026 to Dec 2026View timetables
Face to Face
from £738.00
Online
from £738.00
Learning materials to help you complete the courses
Face to Face
  • No extra learning materials
Online
  • No extra learning materials

Understanding the City - e-learning

This flexible asynchronous online course demystifies the City of London and the financial markets that underpin commercial legal practice. Across three one‑hour modules, you’ll explore the institutions, risks and markets that shape the global economy, from foreign exchange and debt instruments to equities, derivatives, commodities and insurance. With concise explanations and interactive exercises, you’ll gain practical commercial insight that enhances your understanding of client objectives and strengthens your ability to support commercial transactions.
Jan 2026 to Jan 2026View timetables
Self-study
from £150.00
Learning materials to help you complete the courses
Self-study
  • No extra learning materials

How is training delivered?

We know that every learner is different. We have a range of study modes which suit a variety of study styles, commitments and preferences.

Online Classroom Live offers a host of benefits to support your learning in the following ways:

  • Interactive features replicate a real-life classroom to keep you fully engaged 

  • Course notes are shared by your tutor highlighting points and sharing knowledge

  • You will regularly share your opinions and ask questions via instant live chat messaging and contribute to class polls

  • Work with fellow learners in smaller group breakout rooms

  • Access course materials and a recording of your live online session after it has taken place

View more about our Online Classroom Live.

Why choose BPP for training?

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