Asia Poker Academy

Courses

Four course categories, building from fundamentals to practical ability.

From your first introduction to poker through MTT decision training and dealer procedures, choose a course that matches your experience and goals.

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An instructor explaining decision-making concepts during an APA beginner poker class

November 2026 Courses

Two starting points this month, covering beginner fundamentals and introductory MTT strategy.

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Find the right place to begin.

Player courses progress from fundamentals to introductory strategy and focused topics. The Dealer Course follows a separate path covering table procedures, pace and live communication.

Player Learning Path

From no experience to focused strategy

Beginner

Poker Fundamentals

For complete beginners, home game players, or anyone who wants to rebuild their understanding of the rules and tournament flow.

Start with hand rankings, the order of action, table etiquette and the basic tournament process. Guided table scenarios help you build the practical knowledge needed for your first tournament experience.

  • Hand rankings, core rules and order of action
  • Table flow, etiquette and common terminology
  • Tournament pace and a basic decision process

MTT fundamentals

MTT Strategy Fundamentals

For players who understand the rules of poker and want to build a sound MTT decision framework and review process.

Learn to organise the information available at the table, including position, effective stack, prior action and tournament stage, then compare your options and explain the reasoning behind each decision.

  • Position and order of action
  • Effective stack and tournament stage
  • Foundational hand analysis and review

Strategy workshops

MTT Strategy Workshops

For players with MTT experience who want to focus on specific decision-making situations.

Each workshop centres on one type of decision. We define what is known and unknown before examining the available options, the strategic assumptions behind them and where each approach applies.

  • Focused scenario analysis
  • Strategic assumptions and limitations
  • Hand discussion and practical application

Professional Dealer Path

Procedure, pace and live communication

Dealer training

Dealer Course

For anyone who wants a structured introduction to dealing procedures, table actions and live communication.

Build confidence through demonstration and repeated practice, covering dealing procedures, table actions, tournament pace and clear, consistent communication at the table.

  • Standard procedures and table actions
  • Chip, hand and game flow management
  • Live communication and professional habits
A table procedure demonstration during an APA Dealer Course
Use demonstrations and repeated practice to turn procedures into reliable habits.

Learn how to think, not how to memorise answers.

  1. Define the Situation

    Position, effective stack, prior action, tournament stage and the model being used.

  2. Separate Principles from Exceptions

    Identify which ideas transfer and which apply only to this situation.

  3. Make Each Option Discussable

    Set out the conditions, then compare the reasons behind each option.

  4. Return to Practical Use

    Recognise what remains unknown and check it again before the next decision.

Learn it, see it, then practise it.

Classes combine scenario-based instruction, hand discussion and table practice so students can turn concepts into usable judgement.

An APA instructor observing students during table practice
The instructor observes at the table, then breaks down each decision step by step.
APA students practising and discussing strategy at a small-group table
Practise in a small group, then review your judgement.

Want help choosing where to start?

Tell us about your poker experience and learning goals, and APA will help you understand the most suitable course direction.

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