To trade options, you need to open an account with a brokerage firm that supports options trading and obtain the broker's approval. The broker will assess your investment objectives, trading experience, and financial situation before authorizing you to trade options. Once approved, you can use an option chain or matrix to select the right option for your market expectations. Basically a successful trading journey would revolve around you educating yourself on the basics, choosing a broker, and then developing a trading strategy.