How soon can a beginner to the Forex market start trading for real and how much would a Forex education cost? It depends on what route you choose. With so much information available through the Internet, it is possible to teach yourself Forex trading, but you would also have to periodically test your new knowledge in a demo account. This takes time. You can pay for more focused, in-depth instruction from an expert. Or you can join a forex trading course. This is a group of people that meets over webinars to trade together, generally entering and exiting trades at the same time based on points given by a professional trader. As a member, you would be responsible for your own investments, placing your own trades, and choosing whether to follow the group’s lead. There are many Forex clubs out there that allow a beginner to start trading right away, using the guidance of an expert while sharing the costs of this professional advisor with others.