Broker education is clearly shifting, and both traders and IB Partners are noticing it. To understand what’s driving this change and why it matters now we sat down with Karyna Tsyhanok, Partnership Product Lead at Versus Trade, to discuss Versus Academy, a new education platform built to bring more structure into a beginner’s first trading steps.1) Karyna, before we talk strategy, let’s start simple: what exactly is Versus Academy today, and what does it give to new traders?To be honest, Versus Academy is simply a response to what we kept seeing every day: beginners were lost in scattered tutorials, and IB Partners were trying to onboard people who had no structure at all. That’s why we built Versus Academy as a separate education brand that works alongside Versus Trade — so newcomers can learn first, calmly and without pressure, before thinking about real trading.To make the Guide genuinely useful, we focused on what new traders struggle with the most. The key blocks include:Step-by-step trade examples & common pitfallsPractical cases to check understanding of the marketChart & widgets on popular platforms like TradingViewPro tips, mistakes to avoid, and real “how-to” shortcuts from active tradersWe still cover the fundamentals — technical and fundamental analysis, money management, psychology — but only in a clean, straightforward format.And once a person goes through the material, they can practise everything on a Versus Trade Demo Account, risk-free. No deposits, no conditions — just a clear starting point.2) Why did Versus Trade decide to launch an educational platform in the first place?If we look back, Versus Academy appeared not because we planned a big educational product, but because the market kept showing us the same pattern. The trading space is full of scattered content, conflicting advice and theory-heavy academies that look good but don’t help anyone get through their first trades.So we stepped back and asked ourselves: what would actually help?We realised that the market didn’t need another polished academy full of long theory. It needed something practical, short and honest — the kind of material that actually helps you make sense of your first steps.So we built an MVP around real user questions, real mistakes, and the real gaps we saw in onboarding. And this became the role of Versus Academy: give traders clarity, give partners a useful tool, and remove the chaos from the early trading experience. Not a marketing layer — a missing one.3) Why did you choose to offer the Trading Guide for free? Many brokers sell education.For most beginners, the first steps shape everything. They determine whether trading feels clear and structured — or stressful and discouraging. Early mistakes usually happen not because someone isn’t capable, but because they simply don’t know where to start. Versus Academy was created to change that first experience.Knowledge doesn’t remove risk — trading will always involve risk — but knowledge can reduce stress, emotional pressure and impulsive behaviour. We wanted people to have a place where they can do that without deposits, commitments or pressure to trade immediately.Making the Guide free ensures exactly that: a safe, structured entry point with no deposits or commitments. And in practice, traders who learn through the Academy and practise on a Versus Trade Demo Account become more confident and stable — which also supports stronger onboarding for IB Partners.4) Let’s talk about IB partners. How does Versus Academy help them?IB Partners often bring motivated beginners, but without a foundation those traders get lost quickly. Versus Academy closes that gap. Partners get a ready, structured resource they can rely on instead of building materials themselves or explaining basics dozens of times.An educated trader understands basic market dynamics, recognises that temporary pullbacks are normal, and approaches early profitable trades with more discipline. They still make mistakes — everyone does — but they act more consciously and stay in trading longer.Many beginner questions — “How do I login in MT?”, “Where do I click to buy Gold?”, “What does this M1 mean?” — are already explained in the Guide. And partners who help beginners grow often become trusted mentors for their audience, which drives stronger loyalty and long-term cooperation.5) Who creates the educational content? How do you ensure quality?All Versus Academy content is created by people who work with markets daily — trading analysts, market researchers and our internal product team. The goal was to build something practical, not theoretical.Each module starts with simple questions:What problem does this solve? How do we show it step by step? How can a trader check their own understanding?We update the Guide regularly with new patterns, tools and examples, and we use feedback from traders and IB Partners to refine it. It’s a living product that evolves with the market.6) How does the learning flow actually work for new clients?We designed the user journey to be simple and intuitive from the very first interaction. A person leaves their email on the Versus Academy website and immediately gets access to the Trading Guide inside their Academy dashboard, along with a copy delivered straight to their inbox.At the same time, they receive temporary credentials for a Versus Trade Demo Account, which they can use to practise the steps and self-check tasks included in the Guide — all in a completely risk-free environment.This flow lets beginners learn first, practise second and move at their own pace without pressure. It also helps IB Partners offer a cleaner onboarding experience: people start with education, get hands-on practice and only explore the broader Versus Trade ecosystem when they feel ready.7) How do you see Versus Academy evolving next, and where does it fit into Versus Trade’s long-term vision?Versus Academy will evolve together with the people who use it. We’re adding more practical formats — short videos, self-check tools, scenario-based cases — and expanding localisation to support IB Partners in their key regions. The goal is to keep everything useful, simple and actionable.In terms of the bigger vision, Academy has become a core part of how Versus Trade approaches trader development. We’ve strengthened our IB and MIB programs, expanded copy trading, and focused on building a full ecosystem where a trader can learn, practise on a Versus Trade Demo Account and later explore MT5 or Versus Pairs with confidence.For traders, it’s structure. For IBs, it’s better retention and easier onboarding. For us, it’s a long-term commitment to a more transparent, supportive trading environment.To finalize:What we’re building with Versus Academy is the foundation of how we want traders and IB Partners to grow inside the Versus Trade environment. Trading will always involve risk, and we can’t remove that. But we can remove the noise, give people structure, and build an environment where growth feels natural, not forced.If we do that well, we create a space where traders learn with confidence and IB Partners work with far stronger, more stable audiences. For us, that’s what a sustainable ecosystem really means.Versus Academy is an educational platform and does not provide trading, investment, or financial services. All content is for educational purposes only.Versus Academy is a partner of Versus Trade, a licensed international broker. The materials provided here do not constitute financial advice or an invitation to trade.Risk Disclaimer: Trading financial instruments involves significant risk of loss. Always ensure you understand the risks and seek professional advice before making any trading decisions.This article was written by FM Contributors at www.financemagnates.com.