UEFA Coaching Directives 2010

UEFA Directives governing the
UEFA Coaching Convention and the

UEFA Coach Education Programme
2010 Edition
UEFA Coaching Convention

Contract and Directive
Table of Contents
III.
I. UEFA Coach Education
General provisions 6 Programme (CEP) 20
Preamble 8 Article 17
Article 1 UEFA CEP content 22
Definition of terms and abbreviations 9 Article 18
Article 2 UEFA CEP pyramid 22
UEFA Coaching Convention 10 Article 19
Article 3 Qualified coach educators 23
Scope of application 10 Article 20
Article 4 UEFA coaching diplomas 24
Competent UEFA and member Article 21
association bodies 11
Further UEFA CEP courses 24
Article 5
Article 22
Convention party technical and
administrative staff 11 Reality-based learning 25
Article 23
Specialist coaching diplomas 26
II. Article 24
UEFA minimum organisational requirements 27
UEFA Coaching Convention 12
Article 25
Article 6 Minimum duration of UEFA coaching
diploma courses 27
Convention membership status 14
Article 26
Article 7
Further education for coach educators
Limited convention membership status 14
by UEFA 29
Article 8
Article 27
Full convention membership status 14
Further education for UEFA coaching
Article 9 diploma holders 30
Partnership status 15 Article 28
Article 10
Long-serving professional players 31
Rights and duties in an approved partnership 16
Article 29
Article 11
Rights and duties of UEFA coaching
Changes in convention membership status 17
diploma holders 31
Article 12
Article 30
Regaining previous convention membership 18
UEFA coaching licence 32
status
Article 31
Article 13
Further UEFA coaching licence conditions 32
Non-compliant coaching courses 18
Article 32
Article 14
UEFA coaching licence for club and
Communication of convention membership status 19
national team coaches 33
Article 15
Article 33
Bilateral agreements 19
Honorary diplomas 34
Article 16
Article 34
Convention membership status as at
Cross-border education 35
31 December 2008 19
Article 35
Recognition of non-UEFA coaching
qualifications 35
Contents
UEFA Directives governing the UEFA Coaching Convention 02 03
and the UEFA Coach Education Programme
VI.
UEFA coaching diploma
course admissions 44
Article 36 Article 50
Certificate of attendance 35 Admission process 46
Course fee 35 Admission criteria 46
Article 52
Application form 47
IV. Article 53
National Coach Education Admission fee 48
Programme (NCEP) 36 Article 54
Practical football experience 48
General provisions 38 Aptitude test 49
Article 39
UEFA Pro diploma courses 38
Article 40 VII.
Further education for coach educators UEFA coaching diploma
by convention parties 38 course assessment 50
Article 41
Further education for UEFA coaching Article 56
diploma holders within the NCEP 39 Assessment criteria 52
International courses 39 Attendance 52
NCEP re-evaluation 39 Assessment and examination 53
Article 59
Internship 54
V. Article 60
Convention membership Marking system 54
applications 40 Article 61
Course completion and decisions 54
Sequence of requests 42 Examination board 55
Formulation of requests 42 Active coaching 55
Article 46
Submission to Jira Panel and evaluator 42
Article 47
Jira Panel evaluation 43
Article 48
DTA Committee evaluation and decision 43
Article 49
Approvals and refusals 43
VIII. XI.
UEFA coaching diploma course Convention party
eligibility and content 56 issuing duties 68
UEFA B diploma 58 UEFA coaching diplomas and licences 71
UEFA A diploma 58 Convention party input 72
UEFA Pro diploma 59 Information flow 72
UEFA Elite Youth A diploma 59 Coach database and statistics 73
IX. XII.
National coaching diploma Final provisions 74
compliance with UEFA diplomas 60
Article 74
Article 68
Disciplinary provisions 76
Upgrading courses for existing national Article 75
coaching qualifications 63 Annexes 76
Article 76
Implementation 76
X. Article 77
Amending criteria for Matters outside these Directives 76
Article 78
UEFA coaching diplomas 64
Authoritative version 76
Updating UEFA coaching Adoption, entry into force, abrogation
diploma requirements 67 and modification 77
Article 80
Transitional provisions 77
Contents
Annexes
Annex 1
Status of UEFA Coaching Convention membership
as at 31 August 2010
Annex A
UEFA Coach Education Programme pyramid
Annex B
UEFA Coach Education Programme structure
Annex C
UEFA Elite Youth A diploma obtainment routes
Annex D
UEFA Cross-border education form
Annex E
Instructions on the use of UEFA coaching
diploma (award) and licence (ID card) templates
Annex F
Terms and conditions of UEFA Coaching
Convention logo use
Annex G
Certificate of attendance
Annex H
Re-evaluation form for evaluators
Annex I
UEFA B diploma requirements
Annex J
UEFA A diploma requirements
Annex K
UEFA Pro diploma requirements
Annex L
UEFA Elite Youth A diploma requirements
Annex M
Futsal B diploma requirements
Annex N
UEFA declaration of recognition of limited
UEFA Coaching Convention membership status
(at B and A level)
Annex O
UEFA declaration of recognition of full UEFA
Coaching Convention membership status
Annex P
UEFA declaration of recognition of
partnership status
Annex Q
A brief history of the UEFA Coaching Convention
I.
General provisions
Preamble 8
Article 1
Definition of terms and abbreviations 9
Article 2
UEFA Coaching Convention 10
Article 3
Scope of application 10
Article 4
Competent UEFA and member association bodies 11
Article 5
Convention party technical and administrative staff 11
Preamble
Upon proposal of the UEFA Development and

Technical Assistance Committee and based on
Article 3 (2) in relation to Article 1 (4), Article 1 (5)
as well as Article 9 (1b) of the UEFA Coaching
Convention Contract (2009 edition), the UEFA
General Secretary has adopted these Directives.
Section I
General Provisions
Article 1
Definition of terms and abbreviations
1
For the purpose of these Directives, the FES Unit: the UEFA administration’s
j)
following definitions and abbreviations apply: Football Education Services Unit,
responsible for ensuring the proper
Applicant: a UEFA member association
a)
implementation and application of the
that wishes to sign the UEFA Coaching
UEFA Coaching Convention and these
Convention or change its status under the
Directives.
convention.
k) Initial convention party: a UEFA member
Candidate: an individual who sends a
b)
association that issues a coach his first
request to a convention party to attend a
UEFA coaching diploma (B diploma).
coaching course within the framework of
the UEFA Coach Education Programme Jira Panel: UEFA expert panel dedicated
l)
and the UEFA Coaching Convention. to coach education.
c) Convention contract: UEFA Coaching Licence: permit to coach at a certain level
m)
Convention Contract, 2009 edition. for a limited period of time.
Convention party: a UEFA member
d) n) NCEP: a national coach education
association that has signed the Convention programme established and adopted by a
Contract (2009 edition). UEFA member association.
e) Diploma: award issued to an individual Qualified
o) coach educator: an
by a convention party confirming that the experienced coach with the appropriate
individual has successfully completed coach education/coaching licence to
a UEFA coaching diploma course and educate UEFA coaching diploma and
passed all the required examinations. A further education course participants
different award is issued at each UEFA as monitored by the Jira Panel.
coaching level.
p) UEFA CEP: UEFA Coach Education
Directives: UEFA Directives governing
f) Programme.
the UEFA Coaching Convention and the
Recognised football organisation: any
q)
UEFA Coach Education Programme, 2010
legal entity which is duly recognised by
edition.
UEFA and/or a convention party and
DTA Committee: UEFA Development
g) which deals with the organisation of
and Technical Assistance Committee, football matches or competitions.
responsible for the UEFA Coaching
Convention. 2 In these Directives, the use of the masculine
Evaluator: a member of the UEFA Jira
h) form refers equally to the feminine.
Panel appointed to evaluate a UEFA
member association’s national coaching
programme against UEFA’s minimum
requirements and to provide support,
experience and expertise.
i) UEFA director: appointed director from
the UEFA administration responsible for
education and technical football matters.
Article 2 Article 3
UEFA Coaching Convention Scope of application
1 The following documents form an integral part 1

These Directives govern the implementation
of the 2009 UEFA Coaching Convention: and application of the 2009 UEFA Coaching
Convention and defines the UEFA CEP.
a)
Convention Contract: defines the
contractual relationship (objectives, rights
and duties) of the parties to the 2009 2 These Directives are valid on the territory of
UEFA Coaching Convention. UEFA member associations that have signed
the Convention Contract.
b)
Directives: define the provisions for
the implementation of the 2009 UEFA
Coaching Convention and UEFA CEP.
c)
Declaration (Protocol): document signed
by UEFA to confirm to a UEFA member
association its current convention
membership status.
d)
Any other documents issued by
the competent UEFA bodies for the
implementation of the 2009 UEFA Coaching
Convention (decisions, forms, templates,
guidelines, recommendations, etc.).
2
The Convention Contract was approved by
the UEFA Executive Committee at its meeting
of 12 December 2008 and came into force on
1 January 2009.
3 It marks the start of a new UEFA CEP cycle

and introduces a new UEFA coaching diploma
with clearly defined minimum requirements.
4 The mutual recognition of all UEFA coaching

diplomas issued by the convention parties
remains valid and is ensured under the 2009
UEFA Coaching Convention.
Section I
General Provisions
Article 4 Article 5
Competent UEFA and member Convention party technical and
association bodies administrative staff
1 The decision-making powers of the following 1

Each convention party must appoint a
two competent bodies are duly defined in the (full or part-time) technical director and/or
UEFA Organisational Regulations: a coach education director with the
necessary qualifications and experience in
a) DTA Committee;
coaching matters, as well as qualified coach
b) Jira Panel. educators and administrative and/or technical
support staff.
2 Within the UEFA administration the following
individuals are competent to deal with and 2
The technical director or coach education
responsible for matters relating to the UEFA director, as decided by the convention party, has
Coaching Convention: the following responsibilities vis-à-vis UEFA:
a) UEFA director; a) to establish and monitor the convention
party’s NCEP;
b) FES Unit staff.
b)
to draw up a yearly coaching course
3
Each convention party must also nominate calendar for all courses offered by the
coach education experts who are competent convention party (UEFA coaching diploma
to deal with and are responsible for matters courses, further education courses and
relating to the UEFA Coaching Convention and other courses) and to publish it on the
its NCEP. convention party’s website;
c) to instruct and educate coach educators
4
Under the leadership of the UEFA director, on the territory of the convention party
the FES Unit supports all convention parties according to UEFA principles;
in the proper implementation and application
of the UEFA Coaching Convention and d) to organise regular courses at all coaching
these Directives. levels achieved by the convention party
under the UEFA Coaching Convention,
as well as further education and other
5 The FES Unit maintains close contact with the
courses in accordance with UEFA’s
convention parties, applicants, other UEFA
minimum requirements;
member associations, FIFA, the confederations
and other relevant bodies (e.g. the Alliance of e) to provide information to UEFA and the
European Football Coaches’ Associations, convention party’s clubs and coaches
AEFCA). regarding all coaching matters.
3 The names of convention party staff involved
in coaching matters and an organisational
chart must be communicated to the FES Unit.
4 The technical director or the coach education

director, as decided by the convention party,
may delegate specific tasks to his staff and
specialists involved in coaching matters (e.g.
coach educators).
II.
Article 6
Convention membership status 14
Article 7
Limited convention membership status 14
Article 8
Full convention membership status 14
Article 9
Partnership status 15
Article 10
Rights and duties in an approved partnership 16
Article 11
Changes in convention membership status 17
Article 12
Regaining previous convention membership status 18
Article 13
Non-compliant coaching courses 18
Article 14
Communication of convention membership status 19
Article 15
Bilateral agreements 19
Article 16
Convention membership status as at 31 December 2008 19
Article 6 Article 7
Convention membership status Limited convention membership status
1 The UEFA Coaching Convention defines three 1

There are two levels of limited convention
convention membership statuses: membership available:
a)
limited convention membership (B or A a) B level;
level);
b) A level.
b) full convention membership;
c) partnership. 2 Limited B-level membership is given to a UEFA
member association which has successfully
introduced the UEFA B diploma as part of its
2
Each of the aforementioned membership
NCEP.
statuses is based on the number and level of
UEFA coaching diploma courses introduced
as part of an NCEP or a partnership agreement 3
Limited A-level membership is given to a
with a convention party with full membership convention party with limited membership at B
status. level that has successfully added the UEFA A
diploma to its NCEP.
3
Subject to the approval of the DTA
Committee, a convention party’s status
may change at any time on the basis of:
Article 8
a)
a request by the convention party
following the successful introduction of an Full convention membership status
additional UEFA coaching diploma in its
NCEP; Full convention membership status is given to a
b) a re-evaluation of the convention party’s convention party with limited membership status at
membership status by an evaluator; A level that has successfully added the UEFA Pro
diploma to its NCEP to complete its introduction of
c) conclusion or termination of a partnership all three UEFA coaching diplomas (B, A and Pro).
agreement with a convention party with
full membership status.
4
Convention membership status is confirmed
in writing to the UEFA member association
concerned by means of a declaration signed
by UEFA (see Annexes N, O and P). Any
change in membership status is published on
the UEFA website so that it is acknowledged
and applicable on the territory of all UEFA
convention parties.
Section II
Article 9
Partnership status
1 A UEFA member association that, due to size, 4

The Jira Panel approves partnership
number of affiliated clubs and/or number of agreements and any changes to them prior to
registered teams, has very limited demand signature and may require amendments. UEFA
for coach education or has no qualified coach signs a declaration confirming to the UEFA
educators at the necessary coaching level, member associations concerned the approval
may enter into a partnership agreement with a of the partnership agreement as well as the
convention party with full membership status. partnership status.
2 Partnership status is given to a UEFA member 5

If either partner terminates the partnership
association that has successfully concluded a agreement, the Jira Panel must be informed
UEFA-approved coach education partnership immediately and in writing so that it can decide
agreement with a convention party that has on the consequences for UEFA coaching
had full convention membership status for at diploma holders. Termination of a partnership
least the last three years. agreement takes effect at the start of the next
football season at the earliest, unless the DTA
3
The two parties must sign a partnership Committee decides otherwise.
agreement which includes at least the following
items:
a) preamble with objectives/purposes;
b) scope of application;
c)
rights and duties of the UEFA member
association without full convention
membership status (e.g. recognition of
admission and examination requirements
laid down by the convention party with full
membership status);
d) rights and duties of the convention party
with full membership status;
e) description of NCEP and courses offered by
the convention party with full membership
status (coaching levels, schedule, number
of places available, etc.);
f)
application procedure and admission
requirements for candidates;
g)
role of UEFA and its competent bodies
(approval, advice, monitoring, dispute
resolution, etc.);
h) final provisions (entry into force, duration of
agreement, termination clause, applicable
law, jurisdiction, etc.).
Article 10
Rights and duties in an approved
partnership
1
A partnership provides the UEFA member
association without full convention
membership status with access to coaching
courses organised by the convention party
with full membership status as detailed in
the partnership agreement.
2
Unless stipulated otherwise within the
partnership agreement, a candidate with
residency on the territory of the UEFA
member association without full convention
membership status has the same rights and
duties as a candidate with residency on the
territory of the convention party with full
membership status.
3
UEFA coaching diplomas issued by the
convention party with full membership status
are recognised on the territory of all UEFA
convention parties.
Section II
Article 11
Changes in convention membership status
1
A convention party’s membership status is 6 Based on the results of the Jira Panel’s report
changed by UEFA if a review of its current and its own evaluation, the DTA Committee
coaching courses establishes non-compliance has full discretion to:
with UEFA’s current minimum requirements or
a) confirm a convention party’s membership
a violation of these Directives.
status;
2 The same applies to UEFA member associations b)

downgrade a convention party’s
with partnership status if any provision of the membership status;
approved partnership agreement is violated or c) annul a partnership agreement;
if one of the partners declares the termination
of the partnership agreement. d) suspend a convention party for a limited
period of time; or
3 Evaluators review convention parties’ NCEPs e) exclude a party from the UEFA Coaching
and provide written reports to the Jira Panel for Convention in case of serious and/or
evaluation and a preliminary decision. repeated violation.
4 The Jira Panel may invite a convention party to 7

The FES Unit informs UEFA member
explain its position in writing or it may organise associations of changes in their convention
a hearing. membership status. The association must
inform its clubs and coaches about the UEFA
5
The Jira Panel may issue instructions to a decision and the consequences for UEFA
convention party, such as to: coaching diploma holders and UEFA coaching
diploma course participants.
a) amend its NCEP;
b) amend a particular course (UEFA coaching 8
A suspended party may neither organise
diploma course, further education course, any UEFA coaching courses nor issue any
etc.); UEFA coaching diplomas. Holders of a UEFA
coaching diploma issued by a suspended
c) train coach educators;
convention party may not attend coaching
d) suspend qualified coach educators; courses abroad without the prior approval of
e) cancel a course; the Jira Panel.
f)
revoke UEFA coaching diplomas and/or 9 Suspensions last no more than one year, unless
licences; extended by the Jira Panel. After a maximum
g)
require a participant to partially or of two years’ suspension, a convention party
fully repeat a course; must either regain its previous convention
membership status or be excluded from the
h)
take other appropriate measures to convention.
comply with these Directives.
10 The introduction or withdrawal of the UEFA Elite
Youth A diploma in an association’s NCEP has
no effect either on limited or full membership
status.
Regaining previous convention Non-compliant coaching
membership status courses
1 To regain its previous convention membership 1

The Jira Panel decides whether to revoke
status, a UEFA member association may coaching diplomas issued on the basis of non-
submit a re-evaluation request to the DTA compliant coaching courses. It may order holders
Committee. No request may be submitted of such a diploma to attend a revised course
within three months of receiving the DTA (in full or in part) in order for their diploma to
Committee’s original decision. be recognised. The UEFA member association
concerned informs the coaches accordingly.
2 In its request, the UEFA member association
must detail all the measures it has taken to 2
A coach whose UEFA diploma is revoked is
rectify the relevant non-compliance and follow invited to attend a revised coaching course at
any instructions issued. the same level within the next three years.
3 The Jira Panel appoints another evaluator to 3 A coach whose UEFA diploma is revoked may
re-evaluate the UEFA member association’s not attend a UEFA coaching course organised
convention membership status. by a convention party other than his own without
the prior approval of the Jira Panel.
4
The evaluator submits a report to the Jira
Panel, which forwards a recommendation
to the DTA Committee for decision. The DTA
Committee has full decision-making power.
Section II
Article 14
Communication of Article 15
convention membership status Bilateral agreements
1
The FES Unit archives the original, signed 1
Once a UEFA member association has signed
UEFA Coaching Convention documents and the Convention Contract and any new edition of
provides the DTA Committee with annual the UEFA Coaching Convention, UEFA considers
status reports on: any previous bilateral agreements with regard to
mutual recognition as null and void.
a) the number and name of convention parties;
b) each convention party’s membership status; 2
Convention parties are therefore requested
c) any changes in the last football season. to annul any previous bilateral agreements
in accordance with the corresponding
termination provisions and update the
2 This report is forwarded to the UEFA Executive
Jira Panel accordingly.
Committee for acknowledgment and is published
on the UEFA website.
3 Each convention party must publish this duly

acknowledged report on its website and in its
Article 16
own official language(s) within 30 working days Convention membership
of receipt. status as at 31 December 2008
4
UEFA publishes changes in convention
membership status on its website and may 1
By the end of 2008, the UEFA Coaching
publish other relevant information. Convention approved by the UEFA Executive
Committee on 6 December 1997 (version 1,
1998 edition) and the revised version approved
by the UEFA Executive Committee on 16
December 2004 (version 2, 2004 edition) had
achieved their main objective of admitting all
UEFA member associations as convention
parties.
2
Convention membership statuses as at 31
December 2008 apply under the 2009 UEFA
Coaching Convention.
3
UEFA coaching diplomas issued before 31
December 2008 remain valid under the 2009
UEFA Coaching Convention and any revised
UEFA Coaching Convention adopted by the
UEFA Executive Committee and duly signed
by the UEFA member associations that issued
the diplomas.
III.
UEFA Coach Education Programme (CEP)
Article 17
UEFA CEP content 22
Article 18
UEFA CEP pyramid 22
Article 19
Qualified coach educators 23
Article 20
UEFA coaching diplomas 24
Article 21
Further UEFA CEP courses 24
Article 22
Reality-based learning 25
Article 23
Specialist coaching diplomas 25
Article 24
UEFA minimum organisational requirements 26
Article 25
Minimum duration of UEFA coaching diploma courses 26
Article 26
Further education for coach educators by UEFA 27
Article 27
Further education for UEFA coaching diploma holders 28
Article 28
Long-serving professional players 29
Article 29
Rights and duties of UEFA coaching diploma holders 30
Article 30
UEFA coaching licence 31
Article 31
Further UEFA coaching licence conditions 31
Article 32
UEFA coaching licence for club and national team coaches 32
Article 33
Honorary diplomas 32
Article 34
Cross-border education 33
Article 35
Recognition of non-UEFA coaching qualifications 34
Article 36
Certificate of attendance 35
Article 37
Course fee 35
UEFA CEP content UEFA CEP pyramid
1 The UEFA Executive Committee approved the 1 The UEFA CEP is a two-tier pyramid (see Annex
UEFA CEP as containing the following: A): the top tier deals with further education
and the second with UEFA coach education
a) aims of promoting and fostering football
diploma courses.
coach education throughout its territory;
b) the categories of football covered by the 2 The top tier covers further education for coach
UEFA CEP; educators, technical directors and coach
c) the coaching diplomas that form an integral education directors and practical courses for
part of the UEFA CEP and, therefore, the UEFA coaching diploma holders. Courses
UEFA Coaching Convention; may be organised by UEFA or the convention
parties.
d)
other specific coaching courses (coach
educator courses, further education
3
The UEFA director and the FES Unit are
courses, upgrading courses, etc.);
responsible for courses and technical events
e)
minimum requirements for each UEFA organised by UEFA. The FES Unit is supported
coaching diploma issued by convention by the Jira Panel, the DTA Committee and the
parties under the UEFA Coaching convention parties.
Convention;
f) measures to be taken by UEFA member 4 As defined by the convention party, either its
associations and clubs to comply with the technical director or coach education director is
UEFA Club Licensing and Financial Fair responsible for national courses and technical
Play Regulations and UEFA competition events for coach educators, technical staff of
regulations, which require the appointment clubs and UEFA coaching diploma holders.
of UEFA coaching diploma holders;
5
The second tier of the UEFA CEP pyramid
g) coach educator seminars; covers the UEFA coaching diplomas and
h)
support for practising UEFA coaching associated minimum requirements. The DTA
diploma holders (workshops, conferences, Committee, supported by the Jira Panel, is
forums, etc.); responsible for establishing the requirements
and the convention parties are responsible for
i) cooperation with coach associations;
their proper implementation and application on
j) general support in coach education matters. their territory.
2
Upon proposal of the DTA Committee, the 6
The UEFA CEP focuses on the following
UEFA CEP may be adapted from time to time categories of football:
by the UEFA Executive Committee.
a) professional;
b) amateur;
c) women’s;
d) youth;
e) futsal.
Section III
7 The UEFA CEP may in future also include the 5 The convention party must submit the CVs of
following specialist diplomas which already the instructors proposed as coach educators
exist in different UEFA member associations: for its first coaching course, for approval by
the Jira Panel.
a) goalkeeper;
b) fitness; 6
UEFA may allow the convention party to
c) futsal. also issue the corresponding UEFA coaching
diploma and licence to approved coach
educators who taught on this first diploma
course and completed the rest of the course
Article 19 as participants.
Qualified coach educators
7
With the prior approval of the Jira Panel, a
technical director or coach education director,
1 Any course falling under the UEFA CEP or the
as defined by the convention party concerned,
NCEP must use instructors who are qualified
may, upon well-founded and written request,
coach educators.
grant exceptions to individuals with specific
coaching qualifications, expertise and
2
They must have at least the same UEFA experience allowing them to become qualified
coaching diploma level as offered by the coach educators for any course under the
coaching diploma course on which they teach NCEP without being holders of the highest
(e.g. a UEFA Pro diploma is required to teach available UEFA coaching diploma from the
at UEFA Pro level). convention party concerned.
3 During further education courses for qualified 8

A qualified coach educator is entitled to
coach educators and for UEFA coaching instruct on any UEFA CEP or NCEP course of
diploma holders, non-qualified coach the convention party concerned. This status is
educators may also hold training sessions or valid for three years after completion of a further
give instructions if approved by the Jira Panel education course at UEFA or convention party
for UEFA courses or by the technical director level (see Articles 26 and 40).
or coach education director of the convention
party concerned, as decided by the latter, for
9 In order to keep the status of qualified coach
national courses.
educator, a coach educator has to attend a
further education course for qualified coach
4 However, for the first UEFA coaching diploma educators organised by UEFA or a convention
course organised by a convention party party every three years.
in order to achieve a specific convention
membership status, the Jira Panel may
approve individuals as coach educators
if they:
a)
are holders of the corresponding UEFA
coaching licence issued by another
convention party; or
b)
have at least five years’ experience in
football coaching at top level within a
UEFA member association and prove that
they have the necessary know-how and
expertise in football education.
UEFA coaching diplomas Further UEFA CEP courses
1
For the five categories of football listed in 1
Besides the courses for the aforementioned
Article 18 (6), the following four UEFA coaching UEFA coaching diplomas, the following
diplomas have been established and approved additional courses are part of the UEFA CEP:
by the UEFA Executive Committee as part of
a) further education for coach educators;
the UEFA CEP:
b)
further education for practising UEFA
a) UEFA Pro diploma (Professional level);
coaching diploma holders;
b) UEFA A diploma (Advanced level);
c)
specific courses for long-serving
c) UEFA B diploma (Basic level); professional players;
d)
UEFA Elite Youth A diploma (Advanced d) upgrading courses for holders of a national
level). diploma to achieve a UEFA coaching
diploma.
2 The Jira Panel is responsible for proposing any
new UEFA coaching diploma and its minimum 2 The Jira Panel is responsible for proposing the
requirements, including the minimum number following minimum requirements for all UEFA-
of course hours. approved courses:
a) minimum duration;
3 A proposal by the Jira Panel is evaluated by
the DTA Committee, which may then submit it b)
minimum requirements for qualified
to the UEFA Executive Committee for approval coach educators who are used as course
and integration into the UEFA CEP. instructors;
c) admission criteria;
d)
minimum requirements for successful
course completion and diploma issuing.
3
The DTA Committee evaluates the Jira
Panel’s minimum requirement proposals in
collaboration with the UEFA director and the
FES Unit and forwards its recommendation to
the UEFA Executive Committee for approval.
4 If approved by the UEFA Executive Committee,

the course becomes an integral part of the
UEFA CEP.
Section III
Reality-based learning Specialist coaching diplomas
1
UEFA CEP courses consist in interactive, 1 UEFA envisages the creation of special fitness,
reality-based training and education. goalkeeper and futsal coaching diplomas.
2
This involves learning mainly in the club 2
None of these specialist coaching diplomas
context, using knowledge, skills and attitude are currently UEFA-endorsed diplomas and
to solve realistic situations and problems will become part of the UEFA CEP only if so
in football. decided by the UEFA Executive Committee.
3 This method stimulates an attitude of life-long 3

For the time being, UEFA provides technical
learning and develops competence through: support to the member associations in order
for them to gain experience in such specialist
a)
knowledge transfer during the course
coaching diploma courses.
in practical situations/sessions;
b) work experience (individual and collective 4 The Jira Panel has defined the recommended,
learning); detailed minimum course content for national
c)
the learning circle (activity, reflection, futsal coaching diploma (basic level) (see Annex
theory building and planning); M, Futsal B diploma requirements).
d)
new concepts (distance learning and
5 The member associations are responsible for
learning in the workplace).
futsal coaching diploma courses and may only
issue national diplomas or licences, which may
4 Reality-based learning requires an assessment not contain any reference to UEFA as such or
of each candidate’s body of knowledge any UEFA logo.
during education and training by a qualified
coach educator.
6
There is no UEFA admission requirement
for candidates for a national futsal coaching
diploma course. The convention party may
define all admission requirements.
Article 24
UEFA minimum organisational requirements
1
When organising a course, a convention m) define requirements for course completion
party must: and diploma issuing;
a) evaluate the need for the course and the n)
provide instructions for post-course
demand from coaches or candidates follow-up.
with permanent residency on its territory,
as well as from affiliated clubs; 2 An evaluator reviews the final content of each
b) schedule the course on the basis of the individual course and submits a report to the
annual national coaching course calendar; Jira Panel, which may forward it to the DTA
Committee for approval.
c) set measurable course objectives;
d)
define the main coaching topics to be
studied;
e)
choose a suitable venue with the
Article 25
necessary football infrastructure; Minimum duration of UEFA coaching
f) draw up a detailed course programme and diploma courses
timetable (dates and times) which cover
physical, technical, tactical coaching and 1 For each UEFA coaching diploma course the
other relevant areas of football; following has to be defined:
g)
define a suitable marking system in a) minimum hours of education in total;
accordance with these Directives;
b) percentage of theory;
h)
set a maximum number of participants
per course and a maximum number of c) percentage of practical teaching;
places for candidates residing on the d) percentage of work experience;
territory of another UEFA convention party
in accordance with Article 38 of these e)
minimum hours of assessment/
Directives; examination.
i) set mandatory examinations as defined by 2

The table opposite specifies the minimum
UEFA (e.g. preparation and direction of a duration of each UEFA coaching diploma
practical session, submission of a thesis, course and provides a framework for the
theory test); reality-based learning:
j)
set requirements for qualified coach
educators and course speakers;
k)
set an admission deadline and
requirements (e.g. aptitude test);
l) fix reasonable admission fee, course fee,
licence fee, etc.;
Section III

UEFA B UEFA A UEFA Elite UEFA Pro

diploma diploma Youth A diploma diploma
Minimum hours of
120 120 140 240
education in total
Theory units 40% or at 40% or at 40% or at 40% or at

off the pitch least 48 hours least 48 hours least 56 hours least 96 hours
Practical units 60% or at 60% or at 60% or at 40% or at

on the pitch least 72 hours least 72 hours least 84 hours least 96 hours
Work experience
required as part of 20% or at
0 0 0
the diploma course least 48 hours
Minimum hours of
assessment/examination 3 3 3 6
(practical and theory)
Article 26
Further education for coach educators by UEFA
1 With the convention parties, UEFA organises 3 UEFA further education courses are open to
further education courses for coach educators, selected convention party technical directors,
technical directors and coach education coach education directors and/or coach
directors, which comprise at least 15 hours educators and neither an aptitude test nor an
of training. As a rule, UEFA organises such examination is required.
courses every two years.
4 Coach educators, coach education directors
2 The aim of UEFA further education courses is or technical directors who have completed a
to prepare and train the convention parties’ UEFA further education course get a certificate
technical directors, coach education directors of attendance (Annex G), which is recognised
and coach educators so that they themselves as evidence of mandatory further education
can organise further education courses for and is valid for licence renewal at national level
coach educators, UEFA coaching diploma (see Article 30).
courses and any other NCEP courses.
The UEFA courses also provide a platform
for exchange of best practice and trends
in football.
Article 27
Further education for UEFA coaching diploma holders
1 Under the leadership of its technical director a)

the convention party must specify the
or coach education director, as decided by the main course topics for a three-year cycle;
convention party, and in collaboration with its
b) neither an aptitude test nor an examination
qualified coach educators, each convention
is required;
party organises mandatory further education
courses (seminars, workshops, symposiums, c) participants must attend the whole course/
etc.) within its NCEP for UEFA coaching module to get a certificate of attendance;
diploma holders. d) it must be clearly indicated whether the
course is open to any UEFA coaching
2
Such national further education courses diploma holders or only to holders of
comprise at least 15 hours of training over specific diplomas.
three years. They may be broken down into a
maximum of five modules on different days. 8
Participants may be excused from active
involvement in practical sessions in the event
of serious injury. A convention party may
3
The aim of such national further education
ask such participants to provide a doctor’s
courses is to update the know-how and
certificate and is free to invite them to repeat
expertise of UEFA coaching diploma holders
the further education course, in full or in part,
and to train them in current educational and
before awarding a certificate of attendance.
training methods and other football matters.
9 As a rule, a UEFA coaching diploma holder

4 Participation in such national further education
applies to attend a further education course
courses is mandatory for all UEFA coaching
with his initial convention party.
diploma holders and qualified coach educators
in order for their coaching licences to remain
valid. 10
As an exception, a UEFA coaching diploma
holder may apply to attend a further education
course on the territory of another convention
5 Each convention party’s technical director or
party.
coach education director, as decided by the
convention party, must ensure that sufficient
further education courses are scheduled in 11 The candidate must submit all the necessary
order to allow all UEFA coaching diploma admission documents as defined by the
holders to participate at least in one every convention party organising the further
three calendar years. education course, as well as a cross-border
education form (see Annex D), to be completed
by the candidate and his initial convention
6
A further education course may be open to
party.
any UEFA coaching diploma holders or only
to holders of specific diplomas depending on
needs and demand within the convention party. 12
The convention party organising the course
must formally accept or reject the candidate,
taking into account the recommendation of the
7 Articles 21, 22 and 24 above apply to national
initial convention party, and must inform the
further education courses, as do the following
involved parties accordingly.
additional requirements:
Section III
Article 28
Long-serving professional players
1 Under the leadership of its technical director a) 40% of the course must contain theory
or coach education director, as decided by units off the pitch;
the convention party, and in collaboration with
b) 60% of the course must contain practical
its qualified coach educators, a convention
units on the pitch;
party may organise a special combined UEFA
A diploma course within its NCEP for long- c)
the participant must pass the UEFA
serving professional players. A diploma assessment/examinations
totalling a minimum of three hours;
2
The technical director or coach education d)
the participant’s follow-up must be
director, as decided by the convention party, defined.
must submit requests to organise such courses
to the Jira Panel. 8 A UEFA A diploma may only be awarded to the
successful participant on the UEFA-approved
3
The Jira Panel appoints an evaluator to combined course with the prior approval of the
monitor such courses. He drafts a report for Jira Panel.
the Jira Panel based on his observations of the
theory and practical units and the assessment/ 9
A long-serving professional player who
examinations. In his report the evaluator also has played for at least five full years as a
gives an opinion on whether the admission professional player in a top division of a FIFA
criteria for candidates and all UEFA minimum member association and at least 20 times for
requirements were fulfilled. the national A team may upon written request
to the Jira Panel:
4
The Jira Panel recommends courses to the
DTA committee for approval. a)
be exempted from the requirement of
acquiring one year’s coaching experience
as a UEFA A diploma holder before being
5 A combined UEFA A diploma course integrates
admitted to the UEFA Pro diploma course;
the content of the UEFA B diploma course with
or
that of the UEFA A diploma course, to form a
single course that must comprise at least 150 b) be allowed to have individual educational
hours of education. arrangements in order to achieve the next
level of UEFA diploma.
6
A convention party may organise one
combined UEFA A diploma course each year if 10 The Jira Panel may appoint an evaluator to
it has applications from at least seven football interview the player in question. The evaluation
players who have played for at least five full may cover the player’s education, his football
years as professional players in a top division experience, his know-how in coaching matters
of a FIFA member association. The convention and any other criteria deemed necessary. The
party may impose additional eligibility Jira Panel receives the evaluation report and
requirements. has full discretion to approve or refuse the
request.
7 Articles 24 and 25 above apply by analogy to
combined UEFA A diploma courses, as do the
following additional requirements:

Article 29
Rights and duties of UEFA coaching diploma holders
1 All UEFA coaching diplomas within the UEFA 3

A UEFA coaching diploma holder has the
CEP are granted for life. following duties:
a) to provide his initial convention party with
2
A UEFA coaching diploma holder has the the necessary documents and evidence
following rights: to set up and update his archived file;
a) to be registered and retain his file with one b) to actively coach the team of a football
convention party, which is generally the club, UEFA member association or other
initial one; recognised football organisation;
b)
to attend further education courses c)
to attend further education courses
organised by the initial convention party according to the schedule fixed by
and subject to fulfilment of all admission his initial convention party to keep his
requirements; UEFA coaching licence valid (see Article
c)
to attend coaching diploma courses 27 above).
organised at the next level up by his initial
convention party, subject to fulfilment of 4
A UEFA coaching diploma holder’s initial
all admission requirements; convention party is responsible for keeping
and updating a file on him containing all
d)
to receive a diploma and licence
required data and documents received.
corresponding to the UEFA coaching
level achieved after completion of the
corresponding UEFA coaching course 5
A UEFA coaching diploma holder’s initial
and fulfilment of its requirements; convention party must be able to provide
information about him, his diplomas, his
e) to have access to his course marks and course evaluation reports, the validity of his
certificate of attendance archived by his coaching licence and the dates and locations
initial convention party; of all courses he has attended on the territory
f) to get information via the website of the of the initial convention party and abroad.
initial convention party about its NCEP,
any programme amendments and the 6
Upon written request by a UEFA coaching
national coaching course calendar; diploma holder, the initial convention party
must promptly provide him with a copy of the
g) to apply, with the administrative support
requested information.
of his initial convention party, to attend
coaching diploma courses at any level
organised by another convention party.
Section III
UEFA coaching licence Further UEFA coaching licence conditions
1
The UEFA coaching licence is valid from 1 The validity of a UEFA coaching licence may
the date the corresponding UEFA coaching be subject to further conditions defined by the
diploma is issued by the convention party until convention party. For example:
31 December three calendar years later (e.g.
a) (yearly) registration by the licence holder
if the UEFA coaching diploma is issued on
with the UEFA member association
25 August 2010, the licence is valid from 25
concerned, acknowledging the legal
August 2010 to 31 December 2013).
authority of the UEFA member association
and recognising its statutes, regulations,
2 While his licence is valid, a licence holder may directives and decisions;
be mandated/employed as a coach of:
b) active coaching.
a) a specific team of a football club (e.g. first
squad);
2 Active coaching means being under contract/
b) a representative team of a UEFA member mandated as a coach with a football club,
association (e.g. Under-19); or UEFA member association or other recognised
football organisation. The DTA Committee may
c) a team of any other recognised football
provide an opinion as well.
organisation.
3 A licence holder may coach at different levels
depending on his coaching qualifications and
the requirements set by the issuing convention
party (e.g. UEFA Pro diploma required to coach
top division teams).
4 A licence is renewed for a further three years if
the licence holder has completed:
a) a further education course organised by
a convention party; or
b) a UEFA coaching diploma course at the
next level up (e.g. UEFA A licence holder
attends UEFA Pro diploma course).
5 After his licence has expired, a UEFA coaching

diploma holder loses the right to coach in
accordance with this Article and must attend
a further education course organised by a
convention party to obtain a new licence.
6
A new, more advanced UEFA coaching
diploma and licence supersedes any previous
UEFA coaching licence.
7 No convention party may reduce or extend the

three-year UEFA licence validity period.
Article 32
UEFA coaching licence for club and Article 33
national team coaches Honorary diplomas
1
Based on the UEFA Coaching Convention, 1 UEFA member associations are free to issue
a convention party may stipulate in its honorary diplomas at national level to honour
competition, club licensing or other regulations coaches without the required qualifications
that the head coach of all teams participating who have given outstanding service to the
in domestic competitions must have a specific game.
UEFA coaching licence.
2 However, honorary diplomas are not recognised
2
A convention party may also require the under the UEFA Coaching Convention or
technical staff on teams in domestic UEFA Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play
competitions to hold specific UEFA coaching Regulations and therefore cannot replace any
licences. UEFA coaching diplomas.
3 The specific licence gives its holder the right

to enter the dressing room and the technical
zone before, during and after a competition
match in order to instruct the players and other
technical staff.
4 The highest UEFA coaching licence available

on the territory of a convention party (based on
its convention membership status), is required
by head coaches of its football clubs and
representative teams participating in UEFA
competitions according to the relevant UEFA
regulations. Convention parties are free to
impose the same requirement in its domestic
club competitions.
5 A holder of a UEFA coaching diploma may only

be mandated/employed as a UEFA-qualified
coach with a valid UEFA licence.
Section III
Article 34
Cross-border education
1 A holder of a UEFA coaching diploma may in 2

All documents must be sent in the official
exceptional cases attend coaching diploma language of the convention party organising
courses organised by a convention party other the course, with a copy also sent to the initial
than his initial one. However, the candidate convention party.
must:
3 The initial convention party must provide the
a) comply with all the requirements in these convention party organising the course with
Directives; any requested information about the candidate.
b) fulfil the admission requirements defined 4 UEFA provides a specific form to be used for
by the convention party organising the such cross-border education requests (see
course; Annex D).
c)
speak the official language of the 5
The convention party organising the course
convention party organising the course must formally accept or reject the candidate,
(sufficient written and oral skills); taking into account the recommendation of the
initial convention party.
d)
provide evidence of his permanent
residency; 6 If rejected, the candidate has ten working days
to lodge a written appeal to UEFA in one of
e)
not have been refused entry to an UEFA’s official languages. The Jira Panel takes
equivalent UEFA coaching diploma course a final decision on admission.
by another convention party within the last
three years for having failed the aptitude
test(s);
f)
have good grounds for attending a
coaching diploma course organised by
another convention party (e.g. intends to
move for professional reasons and take up
residency on the territory of the organising
convention party or is a member of a club
affiliated to the organising convention
party and has been hired to train one of its
teams);
g) provide the convention party organising the

course with all the necessary documents
required for admission to the specific
course in question and a recommendation
from his initial convention party (e.g. UEFA
or national diploma).
Article 35
Recognition of non-UEFA coaching qualifications
1 Requests for recognition of coaching diplomas 6

For coaches of a convention party’s
issued by a party outside the UEFA Coaching representative team, such interview may be
Convention to allow holders of such diplomas conducted by an independent member of the
to actively coach on the territory of a UEFA Jira Panel.
convention party are dealt on a case by case
basis by UEFA. 7
The Jira Panel may also take into account
the candidate’s coaching record and, in
2 The FES Unit requests all relevant documents particular, assess whether he has a minimum
from the organiser of the non-UEFA coaching of five years’ experience as the head coach
diploma course and submits them to the Jira of a professional top division club or national
Panel for an evaluation of the equivalence of A team of a FIFA member association.
the diploma issued and the corresponding
UEFA diploma. 8 The Jira Panel decides whether to recognise the
non-UEFA course and submits its final decision
3
The Jira Panel may appoint an evaluator, to the requesting convention party. If the Jira
who is supported by the FES Unit. Panel’s decision is positive, the convention party
may issue the corresponding and equivalent
4
The Jira Panel or evaluator analyses the UEFA coaching diploma. The convention party
content of the non-UEFA coaching diploma in must archive all evaluation documents in the
comparison with the minimum requirements of candidate’s file and is considered the initial
the UEFA coaching diplomas as laid down by convention party of the coach in question if the
these Directives. coach is not yet registered with another initial
convention party.
5 The convention party with which the candidate
is registered, either through permanent
residency or by signing a contract or mandate
as a coach with one of the convention party’s
top division clubs, invites the candidate for
an interview and, with the help of its technical
director or coach education director and/or
qualified coach educators, as decided by the
convention party, assesses his credentials
and expertise. The results of the interview are
reported to the Jira Panel.
Section III
Certificate of attendance Course fee
1
The organiser of a further education course 1 Convention parties may charge a reasonable
(UEFA or convention party) issues a certificate course fee for UEFA coaching diploma
of attendance for participants who have courses, but must submit amounts to the
completed the course. Jira Panel for approval before announcing the
year’s courses.
2
The certificate must contain at least the
following (see Annex G): 2 The course fee covers the cost of:
a)
name of the further education course a) food and beverage;
and the organiser;
b) accommodation;
b) place and date of issue;
c) local transport;
c) participant’s first name, family name and
d) materials provided, etc.
date and place of birth (alternative: place
of origin);
d)
number of hours of further education
completed.
3 If applicable, the course organiser also sends

a copy of the certificate of attendance to the
initial convention party.
4 Such certificates of attendance are mutually

recognised by all convention parties as long
as the participant and the course meet all of
UEFA’s minimum requirements.
IV.
National Coach Education Programme
(NCEP)
Article 38
General provisions 38
Article 39
UEFA Pro diploma courses 38
Article 40
Further education for coach educators by convention parties 38
Article 41
Further education for UEFA coaching diploma holders within the NCEP 39
Article 42
International courses 39
Article 43
NCEP re-evaluation 39
Article 38
General provisions
1
Based on the courses defined by the UEFA CEP, b)
All convention parties must submit to
each convention party defines its NCEP and fixes the FES Unit an annual list of candidates
the number of coaching courses offered on a applying for the UEFA Pro diploma. Based
yearly basis according to its own needs and the on the data received, the DTA Committee
demands of its clubs and candidates. may restrict the number of courses and/
or cancel courses already announced in
2
Quality, not quantity, is the key principle and national coaching course calendars.
basic philosophy behind NCEPs. This should
be reflected in the national coaching course 2 Information on those who obtain a UEFA Pro
calendar. diploma must be sent to UEFA for inclusion in
the UEFA database as soon as the course has
3
Convention parties must refrain from coach been completed.
education tourism. Therefore, the number of
places offered to candidates with residency 3 The DTA Committee may grant exceptions to
on the territory of another convention party are the limitation of paragraph 1 above.
limited to:
a) 20% of the total number of participants
for further education courses;
Article 40
b) 10% of the total number of participants
for UEFA coaching diploma courses. Further education for coach educators
by convention parties
These quotas do not include candidates from
a UEFA member association that has signed a 1 Under the leadership of its technical director
partnership agreement with the convention party or coach education director, as decided by the
organising the course. convention party, the latter organises within its
NCEP mandatory further education courses
4 The Jira Panel may grant exceptions to those for qualified coach educators.
limits upon well-founded request.
2 They are open to at least all qualified coach
educators registered with the convention party
and to qualified coach educators from other
Article 39 convention parties within the limits set by
UEFA Pro diploma courses Article 38 above.
3
Such national further education courses
1 UEFA requests that convention parties comply comprise at least 15 hours of training over
with the following criteria with regard to UEFA three years. They may be broken down into a
Pro diploma courses: maximum of five modules on different days.
a)
Convention parties with less than 20
affiliated professional clubs may not 4 Neither an aptitude test nor an examination is
organise a UEFA Pro diploma course more required.
than once every two years;

Section IV
National Coach Education Programme (NCEP)
5
The participants who have completed the 3 Technical directors, coach education directors,
minimum hours as fixed by the convention party qualified coach educators or UEFA coaching
get a certificate of attendance, which renews diploma holders are not entitled to run
their status as qualified coach educators for UEFA-endorsed coaching courses outside
another three years. the UEFA CEP or their NCEP.
4 Convention parties and UEFA coaching diploma

holders must inform UEFA immediately if they
Article 41 know of such courses being offered.
Further education for UEFA coaching
diploma holders within the NCEP
Article 43
1
Each convention party organises mandatory NCEP re-evaluation
further education courses for UEFA coaching
diploma holders within its NCEP.
1
In order to maintain the credibility of the
2 They are open to at least all UEFA coaching UEFA Coaching Convention and ensure
diploma holders registered with the convention continual NCEP quality control, each
party and to UEFA coaching diploma holders convention party is re-evaluated every three
from other Convention parties within the limits years according to the course calendar as
set by Article 38 above. determined by the Jira Panel.
3 For all such further education courses, Article 2

If the person responsible for coach
27 applies. education within a convention party changes,
this automatically necessitates an immediate
re-evaluation.
Article 42 3
Re-evaluations are based on up-to-date
documentation and at least one visit by an
International courses evaluator.
1 C
oaching diploma or further education courses 4
Quality control questionnaires have been
organised by a convention party or third party developed to aid the Jira Panel (see Annex H
on the territory of another convention party or for a UEFA Pro diploma course example).
outside the territory of UEFA for non-resident
candidates are not recognised by UEFA. 5
Irrespective of re-evaluations, any key NCEP
The same applies to any UEFA coaching changes must be communicated immediately
diploma and/or licence issued to participants of to the Jira Panel, which may forward the
such courses. information to the DTA Committee for approval
if necessary.
2 No convention party may host UEFA coaching
diploma courses for any other convention party 6 Additional visits by Jira Panel members may be
or a third party without the prior approval of the carried out, as appropriate.
Jira Panel.
V.
Convention membership applications
Article 44
Sequence of requests 42
Article 45
Formulation of requests 42
Article 46
Submission to Jira Panel and evaluator 42
Article 47
Jira Panel evaluation 43
Article 48
DTA Committee evaluation and decision 43
Article 49
Approvals and refusals 43
Article 44
Sequence of requests
1
A UEFA member association that wishes to 2
The FES Unit verifies and confirms the
run a UEFA coaching diploma course on its completeness of the documentation with the
own territory may at any time submit a request applicant. It also provides information about
to the FES Unit for the relevant convention the evaluation process and a provisional
membership status. schedule.
2 For non-convention parties, the first request

must be for limited membership status at
B level.
Article 46
Submission to Jira Panel and evaluator
3 For convention parties, the request may be for
more advanced membership status.
1 The FES Unit submits a complete request to
the Jira Panel, which appoints an evaluator
4 However, requests for full membership status and deputy to deal with the application.
may only be submitted by convention parties
whose UEFA B and A diploma courses have
2
The evaluator examines the documentation
been approved by the DTA Committee.
against UEFA’s minimum requirements as laid
Likewise, requests for limited membership
down in these Directives, holds preliminary
status at A level may only be submitted by
meetings during the preparation phase and
convention parties whose UEFA B diploma
attends the first coaching diploma course/
course has been duly approved.
modules including assessments/examinations.
3
The evaluator further provides advice and
Article 45 support and may propose modifications
and improvements and discuss details
Formulation of requests with the applicant’s technical director,
coach education director or qualified
1
Applicant associations must submit written coach educators.
requests in any of UEFA’s official languages
with the following documents: 4
The evaluator produces a draft report
detailing the work he has executed and his
a) description of current NCEP;
evaluation of the coaching diploma course
b)
detailed syllabus for the new diploma, in question.
in accordance with UEFA’s minimum
requirements; 5
The evaluator sends his draft report to the
c)
technical department organisational applicant for final comments, which must
chart and names, functions, tasks and be provided within 30 working days.
qualifications of all involved;
6 The evaluator finalises his report and includes
d) current annual coaching course calendar
the applicant’s final comments before
and, in particular, a schedule for the
submitting it to the Jira Panel for review and
course to be ratified.
approval.
7 If the evaluator is unable to execute his tasks,

his deputy takes over.
Section V
Convention membership applications
Jira Panel evaluation Approvals and refusals
1 The Jira Panel has 120 working days to discuss 1 The FES Unit forwards the DTA Committee’s
the evaluator’s course report, including the decision and confirmation of convention
applicant’s comments. membership status to the applicant.
2 It approves the final wording of the report and 2

If a non-convention party’s request is
forwards it, with its recommendation, to the DTA approved, it is invited to sign the UEFA
Committee. The Jira Panel’s recommendation Coaching Convention (Convention Contract).
contains a statement of approval or refusal of An existing convention party whose request
the course in question. for advanced status is approved gets a duly
signed declaration from UEFA specifying
its new convention membership status
(see Annexes N and O).
Article 48
DTA Committee evaluation and decision 3 In case of refusal, the evaluator presents the
decision to the applicant’s technical director,
coach education director or qualified coach
1
The DTA Committee meets to discuss a educators and proposes amendments.
report approved by the Jira Panel and has full A re-evaluation may be requested the following
discretion to decide whether to approve the year.
coaching diploma course in question.
4 A new evaluation process starts with a new
2 The DTA Committee’s decision is final. request from the applicant.
5
The Jira Panel is free to appoint a different
evaluator and deputy for re-evaluations.
VI.
UEFA coaching diploma course admissions
Article 50
Admission process 46
Article 51
Admission criteria 46
Article 52
Application form 46
Article 53
Admission fee 47
Article 54
Practical football experience 48
Article 55
Aptitude test 48
Admission process Admission criteria
1
Convention parties must set up an efficient 1 In order to be admitted to any UEFA coaching
admission process for any UEFA coaching diploma course, candidates must:
diploma courses they organise and designate a
a) submit an application form;
body that is competent to take final decisions.
b) pay the admission fee;
2
Convention parties must provide qualified c)
confirm practical experience at current
personnel to evaluate candidates on the basis coaching level.
of the different admission criteria and ensure
the necessary football infrastructure is available
2 The convention party may further require from
for aptitude test days.
a candidate to pass a mandatory aptitude test.
Only candidates who fulfil requirements a) to c)
3
Only candidates who submit complete are invited to sit such aptitude test, which takes
applications on time may be admitted to a place at a venue with the necessary football
course. The competent body has the discretion infrastructure.
to grant short deadline extensions.
3
For UEFA Pro diploma courses, candidates
4 The FES Unit may provide templates and forms further undergo a competence assessment,
for different admission criteria. which relates to knowledge, skills, attitude and
personal qualities.
5
A final decision must be forwarded to
the candidate. 4 Such competence assessment may be carried
out by qualified coach educators holding the
6 A candidate who fails twice the aptitude test UEFA Pro diploma and duly appointed by the
to get a place on a course for the same UEFA technical director or coach education director,
coaching diploma must wait at least three as decided by the convention party.
years before applying for an equivalent course
organised by any convention party. 5 If a coach’s licence and/or diploma is revoked
by the competent body of the convention party
concerned, this coach is barred for at least three
years from applying to attend a new coaching
diploma course to re-obtain the diploma/
licence.
Section VI
Article 52
Application form
1 Convention parties produce application forms

with which candidates must provide personal
and football-related information.
2
Application forms must be drafted in the
convention party’s official language(s) and
published on its website.
3
Candidates must complete and submit an
application form by the given deadline.
4
Completed application forms must be
addressed to the headquarters of the convention
party where the candidate has permanent
residency (for UEFA B diploma course) or to the
convention party organising the course (for any
further UEFA coaching diploma course).
5 Candidates must provide all evidence required

by the convention party and submit the required
documents (e.g. proof of permanent residency).
6 Candidates sign the application form to confirm

they accept the application procedure and
admission requirements as well as any other
provisions defined by the convention party
concerned.
Admission fee Practical football experience
1 A convention party may request a reasonable 1

Candidates must demonstrate practical
admission fee for each course it organises. experience in football and/or coaching on the
territory of the course organiser.
2 In order to be admitted candidates must make
the payment at least 30 days before the course 2
Written confirmation from a football club or
starts. other recognised football organisation of a
candidate’s practical experience must be
3 Candidates who fail to pay the admission fee attached to the application form.
on time are not admitted to the course.
3
Written confirmation of practical experience
4 Admission fees are, as a rule, not refunded to must include the candidate’s function,
candidates who are not admitted. responsibilities and activities and the length
of his mandate/contract. If he has coached a
team, the name of the team as well as the age
group must be indicated.
Section VI
Article 55
Aptitude test
1 To be admitted to a UEFA coaching diploma 5 Candidates who cannot complete the physical
course, candidates may be asked to sit an and/or practical test due to health problems
aptitude test prepared by the convention or serious injury may repeat the test within the
party organising the course. The full test may next six months. The convention party may
comprise a maximum of three parts: also ask for a doctor’s certificate.
a) physical test;
6
Candidates who fail the aptitude test
b)
practical football test (technical and before the course starts are not admitted
teaching demonstration); to the course.
c) theory test.
7
Failed aptitude tests can be repeated in
2 All aptitude tests must be approved by the Jira accordance with the terms (e.g. frequency
Panel in advance. and waiting period) defined by the convention
party in its NCEP.
3 In order to pass each part of the aptitude test,
candidates must achieve at least 50% of the
maximum available points.
4
A convention party organising a course
holds aptitude tests on specific days during
the season, as announced in their national
coaching course calendar. Where coaching
course modules last more than ten days,
the first day may be scheduled as the aptitude
test day.
VII
UEFA coaching diploma course assessment
Article 56
Assessment criteria 52
Article 57
Attendance 52
Article 58
Assessment and examination 53
Article 59
Internship 54
Article 60
Marking system 54
Article 61
Course completion and decisions 54
Article 62
Examination board 55
Article 63
Active coaching 55
Assessment criteria Attendance
1
To receive a UEFA coaching diploma, 1
Candidates must attend all units in the
candidates must: course programme.
a)
achieve the required course attendance
record and 2
Qualified coach educators evaluate each
candidate during the course.
b) achieve the necessary marks in all required
assessments/examinations. 3 Absence at short notice may only be authorised
by the qualified coach educators in serious
2
The convention party gives details of all cases (health problems, family reasons, etc.).
the specific attendance and assessment/
examination requirements. 4 If a participant’s authorised absence exceeds
10% of the course, he must retake the whole
course.
5
Upon written and well-founded request, the
convention party may allow a candidate to
make up missed units on one of its next
courses at the same level. However, all missed
units must be made up within two years and
cannot be split across more than one additional
course.
Section VII
Article 58
Assessment and examination
1
A convention party may give candidates 7 Match/training analysis is a practical exercise
assessments or examinations on the following where the candidate observes a training
topics: session or match and produces a report.
a) practical coaching assignment;
8
A thesis/special study on child/player
b) theory of coaching/management; development is a substantial work on a
c) Laws of the Game; coaching topic (e.g. tactics) submitted within
the deadline fixed by the convention party,
d) match/training analysis; which may not exceed one year after the end
e)
thesis/special study about child/player of the course. A participant may propose a
development; topic during the course, for approval by the
qualified coach educators.
f) background report during internship;
g) logbook of coaching activities. 9 A background report is a document containing
a participant’s conclusions and observations
2
The convention party may add other on the work of a team and coaches he has
assessments or examinations to its coaching monitored during his internship.
diploma courses (e.g. psychological,
physiological, medical tests), but must inform 10 A logbook of coaching activities is a diary of
the evaluator. the experiences gathered by a participant
during the course.
3
The convention party decides which of the
aforementioned assessments/examinations 11
Failed assessments/examinations can be
are mandatory for each of its UEFA coaching repeated no more than twice. The convention
diploma courses in accordance with these party defines in its NCEP the requirements
Directives. and deadline for partial or full reassessment/
re-examination. Such deadline may not be more
4 A practical coaching assignment is a training than two years after the failed assessment/
session prepared and run by a course examination. If a candidate fails an assessment/
participant with available players. examination three times, he must retake the
whole coaching diploma course after the
5 Theory of coaching/management is tested in defined waiting period has elapsed.
a written examination with questions prepared
by the qualified coach educators.
6 Knowledge of the Laws of the Game is tested

in a written examination (incl. multiple-choice
questions).
Internship Course completion and decisions
1
Participants of a UEFA Pro diploma course 1
Qualified coach educators complete an
must complete an internship, the length of evaluation form for each participant, with the
which is determined by the convention party results of the aptitude test and assessments/
organising the course with a minimum of 48 examinations, an attendance record and the
internship hours. total number of points achieved compared
with the maximum available.
2
The internship is where the participant
observes the first squad of one or more 2
Within 30 working days of the end of the
professional clubs or representative teams of a course (including completion of the internship
UEFA member association during their training or submission of the thesis, if applicable),
and/or matches. the convention party’s technical department
gives each participant his results, a copy of
3 The qualified coach educator for the course the marks given and his internship evaluation
assesses the background report. (if applicable), as well as a diploma certificate
and a licence if successful.
3 A participant that fails may appeal against the

Article 60 qualified coach educator’s decision within ten
working days of receiving his results. Appeals
Marking system are submitted to the convention party’s
examination board in writing.
1
Convention parties must define suitable
marking systems for their courses.
2 As an example, the following UEFA marking

system could be used for each aptitude test
and assessment/examination:
a) Very good = 4 points (maximum);
b) Good = 3 points;
c) Satisfactory = 2 points;
d) Unsatisfactory = 1 point (minimum).
3
Whatever the marking system, participants
must achieve at least 50% of the maximum
points available to pass an aptitude test or
assessment/examination.
Section VII
Examination board Active coaching
1
The technical director or coach education 1 A UEFA coaching licence holder undertakes to
director, as decided by the convention party coach a football team affiliated to a convention
organising the UEFA coaching diploma course, party (club, UEFA member association or
sets up an examination board comprising other football organisation recognised by the
an appropriate number of experts with the convention party).
necessary coaching qualifications. UEFA
recommends that at least five experts be 2
One year’s active coaching is the minimum
appointed. requirement for admission to a UEFA coaching
diploma course at the next level up. In special
2
At least one examination board member circumstances the convention party may ask
must be present at the aptitude test and the Jira Panel to reduce this required minimum
assessments/examinations. His role is to period of one year, in particular when reality-
monitor and write a report on the execution of based learning programmes are used by
the tests. He may not at the same time evaluate the convention party and where their course
course participants. candidates are based at clubs for a specific
period of time.
3
The examination board also deals with any
appeals by participants who fail an aptitude 3
Candidates are responsible for proving
test or an assessment/examination. One practical work experience by means of an
or three members (number defined by the employment contract or other appropriate
convention party) who were not monitors of documentation.
the course in question form an appeals body
that decides on the merits of the appeal.
4
The technical director or coach education
director, as decided by the convention party,
appoints examination board members to the
ad hoc appeals body on a case by case basis.
5 The appeals body may decide after deliberation

that:
a) an assessment/examination was passed;
b) an assessment/examination was failed;
c)
an assessment/examination may be
retaken (in part or in full).
6 If an assessment/examination is to be retaken,

the appeals body may fix a deadline for the
re-sit.
7 The appeals body’s decision is final.

VIII
UEFA coaching diploma course
eligibility and content
Article 64
UEFA B diploma 71
Article 65
UEFA A diploma 72
Article 66
UEFA Pro diploma 72
Article 67
UEFA Elite Youth A diploma 73
UEFA B diploma UEFA A diploma
1 To be admitted to a UEFA B diploma course 1 To be admitted to a UEFA A diploma course
candidates must have: candidates must have:
a) a preliminary coaching licence if required a)
a valid UEFA B licence or equivalent
by the convention party organising the coaching diploma approved by UEFA;
course (e.g. national C licence issued
b) at least one year’s coaching experience as
under the UEFA Grassroots Charter or
a UEFA B licence holder (see Article 63);
equivalent educational coaching diploma
issued by the convention party); c)
passed the aptitude test set by the
convention party (if applicable; see
b) at least one year’s experience as coach or
Article 55).
at least five years’ experience as player;
c)
passed the aptitude test set by the 2 The detailed minimum course content defined
convention party (if applicable; see in Annex J applies.
Article 55).
2 The detailed minimum course content defined

in Annex I applies.
Section VIII
UEFA coaching diploma course eligibility and content
UEFA Pro diploma UEFA Elite Youth A diploma
1 To be admitted to a UEFA Pro diploma course 1 To be admitted to a UEFA Elite Youth A diploma
candidates must have: course candidates must have:
a)
a valid UEFA A licence or equivalent a) a valid UEFA B licence, UEFA A licence
coaching diploma approved by UEFA; or equivalent coaching diploma approved
by UEFA;
b) at least one year’s coaching experience as
a UEFA A licence holder (see Article 63); b) at least one year’s coaching experience
as a UEFA B or A licence holder (see
c)
Article 63);
convention party (if applicable; see
Article 55); c)
convention party (see Article 55).
d) passed the competence assessment set
by the convention party (see Article 51 (3)).
in Annex L applies.
in Annex K applies.
IX.
National coaching diploma compliance
with UEFA diplomas
Article 68
Upgrading courses for existing national coaching qualifications 63
Section IX
National coaching diploma compliance with UEFA diplomas
Article 68
Upgrading courses for existing national coaching qualifications
1 H
olders of national coaching diplomas that do f)
licensed coaches must make up the
not comply with UEFA’s minimum requirements content during a further education course
may attend upgrading courses to achieve the or other similar means;
corresponding UEFA coaching diploma.
g) module timetables must be defined;
2 At any time, a convention party may request h)

participants must be continuously
that the Jira Panel assesses an upgrading assessed by qualified coach educators
course for any UEFA coaching diploma within for the entire additional training period
the UEFA CEP. (in particular in practical units);
i) participants must keep a logbook of their
3
The convention party must provide the training work in each module;
necessary documentation on the upgrading
j)
the candidates’ practical experience
course. An evaluator assesses the proposed
under previous systems should be taken
course, which must be approved by the Jira
into account when designing the course;
Panel before it is announced. The evaluator
attends the course and monitors the modules k) the Jira Panel needs a guarantee about
(including the assessment/examinations). the quality of the teaching methods used.
4
For diploma upgrades, the following applies 5 Convention parties may issue the corresponding
and must be taken into account: UEFA coaching diploma to participants of
upgrading courses approved by the Jira Panel.
a)
upgrading on the basis of coaching
experience alone is not allowed;
b)
UEFA may provide upgrading course
models to assist convention parties;
c) convention parties may organise their own
courses but the proposed methodology
must be submitted to the Jira Panel for
prior approval;
d) technical units which did not exist under
the previous system must be identified;
e) modules must be drawn up accordingly;
X.
Amending criteria for
UEFA coaching diplomas
Article 69
Updating UEFA coaching diploma requirements 67
Section X
Amending criteria for UEFA coaching diplomas
Article 69
Updating UEFA coaching diploma requirements
1 UEFA reserves the right to update its minimum 5

The Jira Panel must approve any updated
requirements for each of the UEFA coaching courses proposed by convention parties
diplomas within the UEFA CEP at any time. before they are announced. An evaluator
Updates proposed by the Jira Panel must be may monitor the updated courses.
approved by the DTA Committee.
6 Holders of existing UEFA coaching diplomas
2 The FES Unit communicates any amendments may be required to attend an updated UEFA
to all convention parties before they enter into diploma course in order to keep their UEFA
force. As a rule, such information is issued at licence.
least 12 months before the amendments enter
into force. 7 Updates may also be integrated into further
education courses.
3 Convention parties are invited to update their
coaching diploma courses accordingly and
provide the Jira Panel with the necessary
documentation.
4 For updates of UEFA’s minimum requirements,

the following applies and must be taken into
account:
a)
UEFA may provide update models to
assist convention parties;
b) Convention parties may organise their own
courses but the proposed methodology
must be submitted to the Jira Panel for
prior approval.
XI.
Convention party issuing duties
Article 70
UEFA coaching diplomas and licences 71
Article 71
Convention party input 72
Article 72
Information flow 72
Article 73
Coach database and statistics 73
Section XI
Article 70
UEFA coaching diplomas and licences
1 The FES Unit authorises the convention parties b)

title of national diploma as defined by
to issue UEFA B diplomas, UEFA A diplomas, the convention party (e.g. FA Pro Coaching
UEFA Elite Youth A diplomas and UEFA Award);
Pro diplomas as well as the corresponding
c)
title of equivalent UEFA diploma (e.g.
licences in accordance with their convention
UEFA Pro diploma);
membership status.
d)
UEFA Coaching Convention logo
2
To facilitate the mutual recognition of UEFA (Annex F);
coaching diplomas, the FES Unit provides the e)
Convention party logo including name
convention parties with standard templates of association;
for UEFA coaching diploma certificates and
corresponding licences, containing the logos f) licence number in digits;
of UEFA (Annex F) and the relevant UEFA g) expiry date (until dd/mm/yyyy);
member association and the master text to be
used (see Annex E). h) photo of licence holder;
i) the following text on the back: “The holder
3 The diploma certificate contains the following of this [level of diploma] is authorised to
information (see example in Annex E): coach, in accordance with the UEFA
Coaching Convention, on the territory
a) coach’s first name, family name and date
of [name of convention party] as well as
and place of birth (alternative: place of
within all other associations which have
origin);
signed the UEFA Coaching Convention.”;
b)
title of national diploma as defined by
the following text on the back: “This
j)
the convention party (e.g. FA Pro Coaching
licence may not be transferred to a third
Award);
party.”;
c)
title of equivalent UEFA diploma (e.g.
k)
electronic signature of convention party
UEFA Pro diploma);
representatives (e.g. president, general
d)
electronic signatures of the convention secretary and technical director/coach
party representatives (e.g. president, education director).
general secretary and technical director/
coach education director); 6 The convention party may require a reasonable
e) place and date of issue. licence fee from the successful candidate
in order to issue the diploma certificate and
corresponding licence.
4 The convention party is required to use the
templates issued electronically by UEFA.
5 The licence is in the form of an ID card and

contains the following (see example in
Annex E):
a) coach’s first name, family name and date
and place of birth (alternative: place of
origin);
Convention party input Information flow
1
Convention parties may at any time submit 1
The FES Unit and the convention parties
proposals for improvements to the UEFA ensure information flows between them.
2
The FES Unit regularly updates the
2
All proposals must be made in writing convention parties about coaching news and
and submitted to the FES Unit with a short developments.
reasoning.
3
Available documents are distributed through
3 The FES Unit submits requests to the competent UEFA circular letters or other means.
body, i.e. the Jira Panel, DTA Committee and/
or UEFA Executive Committee, if appropriate. 4
Convention parties must ensure a regular
exchange of information between themselves
and reply promptly to requests submitted by
other convention parties and/or UEFA.
5
Convention parties must also inform potential
candidates about the coaching diploma system.
Section XI
Article 73
Coach database and statistics
1
Each convention party must set up and d) number of UEFA coaching diploma course
regularly update an NCEP database that participants from another convention
provides the following information on each of party;
its registered UEFA coaching diploma holders
e)
number of coaches on their territory
as well as the qualified coach educators:
with non-UEFA diplomas that have not
a)
personal data of diploma holder (first received UEFA recognition;
name, family name, date and place of birth
f)
number of candidates on their territory
(alternative: place of origin), permanent
who have not completed or passed a
residency, nationality and languages);
coaching course during a specific period;
b) diploma(s) achieved (date(s) of issue);
g) number of qualified coach educators on
c) licence held (date of issue and expiry); their territory;
d) evaluation form from each course attended; h) other data requested by the FES Unit.
e)
activities executed as a UEFA-licensed
coach (club(s)/team(s) and duration of 4 As a rule, a coach is included in the statistics
mandate(s)); of his initial convention party.
f)
date and place of further education
5 Each coach may appear in the statistics of only
courses attended.
one convention party.
2
Upon written request by FIFA, UEFA,
6 If a coach attends a course on the territory of
a convention party, a football club affiliated
a convention party other than his initial one,
to a convention party or the UEFA coaching
he is counted in the yearly statistics of the
diploma holder himself, the initial convention
convention party that organised the course.
party must promptly provide a copy of the
requested information.
7 Coaches are always categorised according to
the highest UEFA diploma they have achieved
3 Convention parties must also submit statistics
(e.g. a coach who obtains a UEFA A diploma
to the FES Unit, upon request and by the given
appears in the A diploma statistics of his initial
deadline, such as:
convention party and must be deleted from the
a)
number and kind of coaching courses B diploma section).
organised during a specific period;
b)
number of UEFA coaching diplomas 8 A coach only appears in the statistics of the
issued at the different levels during a convention party that issued his highest
specific period (UEFA B diploma, UEFA A UEFA coaching diploma. The latter informs
diploma, UEFA Elite Youth A diploma and the convention party that issued the coach’s
UEFA Pro diploma); previous diploma about his new diploma
status. Consequently, this coach will no longer
c) total number of UEFA coaching diplomas appear in the statistics of the convention party
issued, as at a fixed date (UEFA B diploma, where he obtained his previous diploma.
UEFA A diploma, UEFA Elite Youth A
diploma and UEFA Pro diploma); 9
Further instructions in this respect may be
issued by the FES Unit at any time.
XII.
Final provisions
Article 74
Disciplinary provisions 76
Article 75
Annexes 76
Article 76
Implementation 76
Article 77
Matters outside these Directives 76
Article 78
Authoritative version 76
Article 79
Adoption, entry into force, abrogation and modification 77
Article 80
Transitional provisions 77
Disciplinary provisions Implementation
Any breach of these Directives is penalised by The FES Unit is entitled to take appropriate
UEFA in accordance with the UEFA Disciplinary decisions to implement these Directives if the
Regulations, unless otherwise regulated. competence is not attributed to another UEFA
body.
Article 75
Annexes Article 77
Matters outside these Directives
All annexes to these Directives form an integral
part thereof. Any matter not covered by these Directives is
dealt with by the UEFA General Secretary after
consultation with the DTA Committee.
Article 78
Authoritative version
If any discrepancies arise between the German,

English or French wording of the Directives,
the English version is authoritative.*
Section XII
Final Provisions *Translations into Russian and Spanish, as non-official UEFA languages, are provided.
Article 79
Adoption, entry into force, abrogation Article 80
and modification Transitional provisions
1 These Directives were adopted by the UEFA 1

Any issue occurring before these Directives
General Secretary on 20 September 2010. come into force are dealt by the DTA Committee,
which may apply the annexes of the UEFA
2
The Directives come into force on Coaching Convention adopted in 2004. If any
1 October 2010. matter is not covered by these annexes, the
DTA Committee decides according to right and
3 They replace any previous provisions in this justice.
respect.
2
As of 1 October 2010, any convention
membership application submitted under the
previous UEFA Coaching Convention is dealt
with under the provisions of these Directives.
Nyon, 20 September 2010
Gianni Infantino

UEFA General Secretary
Annexes
Annex 1:
Status of UEFA Coaching Convention membership as at 31 August 2010
Annex A:
Annex B:
Annex C:
Annex D:
UEFA cross-border education form
Annex E:
Instructions on the use of UEFA coaching diploma (award)
and licence (ID card) templates
Annex F:
Terms and conditions of UEFA Coaching Convention logo use
Annex G:
Annex H:
Annex I:
Annex J:
Annex K:
Annex L:
Annex M:
Annex N:
UEFA declaration of recognition of limited UEFA Coaching Convention
membership status (at B and A level)
Annex O:
UEFA declaration of recognition of full UEFA Coaching Convention
membership status
Annex P:
UEFA declaration of recognition of partnership status
Annex Q:
Annex 1:
Status of UEFA Coaching Convention membership as at 31 August 2010
No Convention UEFA B diploma UEFA A diploma UEFA Pro diploma

Signatory ratification date ratification date ratification date
1 ALB 16/05/2005 12/12/2008
2 AND 11/12/2003 13/07/2006 *
*Partnership with Spain at UEFA Pro level
3 ARM 13/07/2006 21/11/2008
4 AUT 19/05/1999 19/05/1999 19/05/1999
5 AZE 08/11/2006 30/01/2008
6 BEL 23/09/1999 23/09/1999 23/09/1999
7 BIH 19/01/2001 13/12/2002 04/10/2006
8 BLR 14/08/2006 30/01/2008
9 BUL 07/02/2001 07/02/2001 24/04/2002
10 CRO 24/04/2002 24/04/2002 17/09/2003
11 CYP 24/04/2002 13/12/2002 **04/10/2010
12 CZE 23/09/1999 23/09/1999 23/09/1999
13 DEN 17/01/1998 17/01/1998 17/01/1998
14 ENG 24/06/1999 24/06/1999 08/11/2002
15 ESP 17/01/1998 17/01/1998 17/01/1998
16 EST 13/12/2002 11/12/2003 31/01/2008
17 FIN 24/06/1999 24/06/1999 24/04/2002
18 FRA 17/01/1998 17/01/1998 17/01/1998
19 FRO 31/10/2002 12/11/2007
20 GEO 17/10/2003 12/12/2008
21 GER 17/01/1998 17/01/1998 17/01/1998
22 GRE 11/12/2003 11/12/2003 09/03/2007
23 HUN 19/01/2001 19/01/2001 08/11/2002
24 IRL 16/05/2002 13/12/2002 29/10/2008
25 ISL 30/07/2003 26/01/2006 *
*Partnership with England at UEFA Pro level
26 ISR 22/08/2005 22/08/2005 31/10/2007
27 ITA 17/01/1998 17/01/1998 17/01/1998
28 KAZ 22/08/2005 14/08/2006 24/03/2010
29 LIE * * *
* Partnership with Switzerland at UEFA B level, UEFA A level and UEFA Pro level
30 LTU 22/08/2005 12/11/2007
Annexes
No Convention UEFA B diploma UEFA A diploma UEFA Pro diploma

Signatory ratification date ratification date ratification date
31 LUX 01/09/1999 01/09/1999
32 LVA 22/08/2005 13/07/2006
33 MDA 16/05/2005 30/01/2008 24/03/2010
34 MKD 31/10/2002 11/08/2004 04/10/2006
35 MLT 19/01/2001 24/04/2002
36 MNE 12/12/2008
37 NED 17/01/1998 17/01/1998 17/01/1998
38 NIR 31/10/2002 31/10/2002 16/12/2004
39 NOR 08/02/2001 08/02/2001 08/02/2001
40 POL 24/04/2002 24/04/2002 08/11/2002
41 POR 22/08/2005 26/01/2006 26/01/2006
42 ROU 21/06/2000 21/06/2000 16/12/2004
43 RUS 26/03/2006 26/03/2006 04/10/2006
44 SCO 13/04/2000 13/04/2000 13/04/2000
45 SMR 22/08/2005 * *
*Partnership with Italy at UEFA A level and UEFA Pro level
46 SRB 17/10/2003 25/10/2004 04/10/2006
47 SUI 19/05/1999 19/05/1999 19/05/1999
48 SVK 17/09/2003 17/09/2003 17/09/2003
49 SVN 19/06/2000 19/06/2000 08/11/2002
50 SWE 23/09/1999 23/09/1999 23/09/1999
51 TUR 23/06/2007 12/11/2007 31/12/2008
52 UKR 13/12/2002 13/12/2002 16/12/2004
53 WAL 02/02/2000 02/02/2000 24/04/2002
I n bold: Convention signatories with full membership status

In italics: Convention signatories with limited membership status
* Partnership agreements
** Subject to the approval of the UEFA Executive Committee on 4 October 2010
Annex A:
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Annexes
Annex B:
Specialist Core Specialist

Diploma Programme Diploma
UEFA endorsed diploma
UEFA Pro diploma
UEFA Elite Youth

Fitness * UEFA A diploma
A diploma
Futsal * UEFA B diploma Goalkeeper *

UEFA member associations
Diploma recognised by
National C diploma National

(equivalent to part 1 of UEFA B diploma) goalkeeper
UEFA Grassroots Charter endorsement certificate
* Diploma already exists in some UEFA member associations

Annex C:
There are two options available to get the UEFA Elite Youth A diploma:
Option 1: Option 2:
Starting point is the UEFA A diploma: with Starting point is the UEFA B diploma: with a full
additional and specific modules the UEFA Elite Elite Youth A diploma course the diploma can
Youth A diploma can be achieved. be achieved.
Option 1:
Specific Elite Youth Modules UEFA Elite Youth

UEFA A diploma A diploma
UEFA Elite Youth

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Annex D
UEFA cross-border education form
This form must be used by any candidate applying to participate in an education course
organised by a convention party other than his initial one. The organising and initial
convention parties must complete and exchange this form.
CANDIDATE
Surname:.............................................................................................................................
First name:...........................................................................................................................
Date and place of birth (alternative: place of origin):...........................................................
Permanent place of residence:............................................................................................
Coach education/qualification:............................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
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Coaching experience/relationship to course-organising convention party:........................
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COURSE-ORGANISING CONVENTION PARTY

Name:..................................................................................................................................
Course level and dates which the candidate is applying for:..............................................
.............................................................................................................................................
e confirm that the above candidate has proven his/her linguistic proficiency.
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It will allow him/her to participate in the course without the need for interpretation.
Place and date:....................................................................................................................
Stamp and signature of General Secretary [or equivalent]:.................................................
INITIAL CONVENTION PARTY

Name:..................................................................................................................................
Remarks:.............................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
Objection/approval:.............................................................................................................
Place and date:....................................................................................................................
Stamp and signature of General Secretary [or equivalent]:.................................................
Annex E:
Instructions on the use of UEFA coaching diploma (award) and licence (ID card) templates
1 Each convention party has the right to use the 5 The convention party must archive the UEFA
official coaching diploma (awards) and licence storage device provided carefully and safely
(ID card) templates produced by UEFA. (i.e. in a safe) and only a clearly defined number
of people may be given permission to access
2
The UEFA administration provides the and use it.
convention party with a CD-Rom or other
appropriate storage device containing 6
Upon request of the UEFA administration,
templates and detailed instructions with the convention party must communicate the
regard to the inclusion of the UEFA Coaching names of the people with access to the device
Convention logo as well as the issuing of the as well as the name of the local supplier/
UEFA diplomas and licences. printing company.
3 All artwork on the UEFA diplomas and licences, 7

These instructions must be respected and
including the integrated UEFA logos, are the draft diplomas/licences must be submitted to
sole property of UEFA and may only be used in the UEFA administration for written approval.
relation to the UEFA Coaching Convention.
4 The convention party must use the templates

provided without any changes or modifications
unless otherwise instructed or given prior
written approval by the UEFA administration.
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Instructions for preparing UEFA diplomas
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changed
The Football
Association
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This is to certify that
local translation
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recipientʼs name [First Name, Family Name]
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Born on [dd/mm/yyyy] [in place of birth, Country/Origin]
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and place of birth
(alternative: place of origin)
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has successfully completed the
local translation
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if applicable
Cannot be
changed UEFA Pro Diploma
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applicable title
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actual signatures
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and Family Name
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and date of issue
Further UEFA diplomas
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association association
logo logo
within this within this
area area
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[First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name]

[dd/mm/yyyy] and [Place of Birth/Country] [dd/mm/yyyy] and [Place of Birth/Country]
has successfully completed the has successfully completed the
UEFA B Diploma UEFA A Diploma
[President] [General Secretary] [Technical Director/Coach Education Director] [President] [General Secretary] [Technical Director/Coach Education Director]
[First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name]
[Place] [dd/mm/yyyy] [Place] [dd/mm/yyyy]
Place Place
association association
logo logo
within this within this
area area
This is to certify that This is to certify that

[dd/mm/yyyy] and [Place of Birth/Country] [dd/mm/yyyy] and [Place of Birth/Country]
has successfully completed the has successfully completed the
UEFA Elite Youth A Diploma UEFA Pro Diploma
[President] [General Secretary] [Technical Director/Coach Education Director] [President] [General Secretary] [Technical Director/Coach Education Director]
[First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name]
[Place] [dd/mm/yyyy] [Place] [dd/mm/yyyy]
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Instructions for preparing UEFA licenses
Front
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Cannot be changed

FA PRO Coaching Award
d
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UEFA Pro Licence The Football
Association
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nam [First name]
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(Firs e)
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h: [dd/mm/yyyy]
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ate of birth)
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Back
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The holder of this UEFA Pro licence is authorised to coach, in accordance with the
UEFA Coaching Convention, on the territory of The Football Association, as well as
within all other associations which have signed the UEFA Coaching Convention.
This licence may not be transferred to a third party.
[Insert text above with local translation]
Insert actual title [President] [General Secretary] [Technical Director]
Insert actual signatures
Insert First Name and Family Name [First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name]
or ʻCoach Education Directorʼ, where applicable

Further licenses
The holder of this UEFA B licence is authorised to coach, in accordance with the
Place UEFA Coaching Convention, on the territory of The Football Association, as well as
Name of Associationʼs Aw
Na A ar
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UEFA B Licence within this This licence may not be transferred to a third party.
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(Local translation)
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Place of birth: [Place of Birth]
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The holder of this UEFA A licence is authorised to coach, in accordance with the
Na A ar
ard
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logo
UEFA A Licence within this This licence may not be transferred to a third party.
area

(Local translation)
Firstt name:
nam [First name]
(Local translat
(Loc nslation
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on)
Date of birth:
(Loca
ocal translatio
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(Local translation)
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The holder of this UEFA Elite Youth A licence is authorised to coach, in accordance with the
Na
A ar
ard
d association
logo
UEFA Elite Youth A Licence within this This licence may not be transferred to a third party.
area

(Local translation)
Firstt name:
nam [First name]
(Local translat
(Loc nslation
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Date of birth:
(Loca
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(Local translation)
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Valid until:
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The holder of this UEFA Pro licence is authorised to coach, in accordance with the
Na A ar
ard
d association
logo
UEFA Pro Licence within this This licence may not be transferred to a third party.
area

(Family name)
Firstt name:
nam [First name]
(Firstt name)
(Firs e)
Date of birth:
(Date
ate of birth)
(Place of birth)

(Licence no.)
Valid until:
(Valid
V d until
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Annex F:
Terms and conditions of UEFA Coaching Convention logo use
1
Each convention party may use the UEFA 3 The convention party may print its own logo
Coaching Convention logo for their own on its communication material using the same
convention-related communication and layout as the UEFA Coaching Convention logo.
promotional purposes, subject to the prior However, the convention party cannot build
written approval of the UEFA administration. a composite logo with its own logo and the
UEFA Coaching Convention logo in one box or
2 The four different UEFA Coaching Convention otherwise linked to each other.
logos are the sole property of UEFA and
are made available to convention parties 4 Any commercial usage is prohibited. No UEFA
as follows: Coaching Convention logo may be used by
any third party, which includes convention
a) Two logos in colour: party sponsors.
5 No modifications, deletions or additions may

be made to these UEFA logos (including
changes of colour and of spacing between the
graphic elements).
6
No derivatives of the UEFA Coaching
Convention logos may be produced.

7
Only the UEFA Coaching Convention logos
as presented above may be used. Neither
the UEFA roundel, nor the UEFA arch nor the
wording “Coaching Convention” may be used
separately or be linked to any other logo or
third party.
b) Two logos in black and white: 8

All intended uses of the UEFA Coaching
Convention logos must be submitted to the
UEFA administration for prior written approval.
9
For the internet, the UEFA Coaching
Convention logos must be used in a purely
editorial manner, away from any third party
advertising and in a clearly delineated area
linked to www.uefa.com.
10 All proposed web pages must be submitted to

the UEFA administration, with an explanation
of the intended use of the UEFA Coaching
Convention logos, for prior written approval.
Annex G:
Certificates of attendance must be issued by any convention party organising a further

education course for qualified coach educators or UEFA coaching diploma holders.
The Football
Association
This is to certify that:
[First Name, Family Name]

attended the
[Title of Course/Further Education Event]

From [dd/mm/yyyy] To [dd/mm/yyyy]
[City, Country]
Total number of hours:
This certificate is to be recognised as further education in accordance

with the UEFA Directives.
[President] [General Secretary] [Coach Education Director]
[First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name]
[Place] [dd/mm/yyyy]
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Instructions for preparing certificates of attendance
Insert
own national
association logo
Place
association
logo
within this
area
Replaced by local translation
Replaced by local translation This is to certify that:

Insert First Name
and Family Name [First Name, Family Name]
Replaced by local translation attended the
Insert title of course or
further education event
[Event Title]
Insert start and end dates From [dd/mm/yyyy] To [dd/mm/yyyy]
Insert city
and country
[City, Country]
Insert total number of hours
completed for the course Total number of hours:
Replaced by local translation This certificate is to be recognised as further education in accordance
with the UEFA Directives.
Insert [President] [General Secretary] [Coach Education Director]

actual titles
Insert
actual signatures
Insert First Name [First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name] [First Name, Family Name]
and Family Name
Insert place [Place] [dd/mm/yyyy]

and date of issue
Except where indicated in red, no changes can be made to the certificate

Annex H:
The appointed evaluator uses a questionnaire Jira Panel

during the re-evaluation of a convention party. Pro diploma
The following questionnaire applies for the UEFA
QUALITY CONTROL QUESTIONNAIRE
Pro diploma:
Re-evaluated association:
Original admission date:
Jira Panel member:
Date:
1 How is the Pro diploma course anchored in the

member association structure (please provide
organisation chart)?
2 Please give the name of the persons in charge

of the coach education programme, their
qualification and their exact function within the
association:
a) Surname, first name:
b) Qualification:
c) Function within the association:
d)
Please provide the name of the higher
controlling body:
3 Is the Pro diploma offered by the association

legally recognised (by the state), and does
the association have sole – independent –
responsibility for the course organisation
and content?
4 Does the association have the exclusive right

to train football coaches on its territory?
5 Is the Pro diploma compulsory for top division

clubs’ first team coaches?
6
If yes, what measures (sanctions) are taken
against clubs or coaches who do not respect
this rule?
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7 How often are Pro diploma courses held? 11

What criteria must be met for successful
completion of the course?
8 What are the requirements to be met by Pro a) Attendance:
diploma course candidates?
b) Theory exams:
a) Experience as a player:
c) Practical exams:
b) Experience as a coach:
d) Course logbook/thesis:
c) Aptitude test:
e) Internship report:
d) Previous education or training:
f) Other:
9 a)
How many professional clubs are
registered with your association?
12 What are the rules concerning licence validity
b) How many division(s) (please name them)? periods?
c) How many clubs in each division?
13
How extensive is the mandatory further
d)
How many coaches have a valid Pro training (number of hours and intervals);
diploma? what disciplinary measures are taken if the
e)
What is the maximum number of requirements are not met?
candidates admitted to a course and the
percentage in relation to the number of 14
On what conditions are applicants with
professional clubs? permanent residency in another country
admitted to a course; is the number limited?
f) What is the minimum number of candidates
required to hold a course?
10 a)
How are the courses organised: modules,
weekly blocks, etc., total number of hours,
exact duration (please attach a detailed
course schedule)?
b) What are the topics that are addressed
to cover the latest developments in
professional football (findings based on
major international competitions)?
c)
What kind of teams are used for the
practical sessions (professional, U19,
U17, other)?
d)
What kind of teams are used for the
practical exams (professional, U19, U17,
other)?
Annex I:
Each UEFA B diploma course must have the following minimum content:
UEFA B DIPLOMA – Basic Coaching Award

Duration
A. THEORY UNITS minimum 48 hrs
1. Football Knowledge
- Reading the Game (basic)
- Match Analysis Guidelines
- Principles of Play (depth, width, etc.)
- Basic Techniques/Tactics/Strategies
- Player Development Phases
2. Leadership/Management
- The Role of the Coach (e.g. aims)
- Leadership Principles
- Planning (e.g. training sessions)
- Use of Resources (e.g. equipment)
- The Foundations of Team Building
3. Basic Football Physiology/Football Medicine
- First Aid
- Fundamentals of Diet/Fluid Intake
- Principles of Fitness Training (youth and adult)
- Player Physiology
- Child and Youth Development (physical and psychological)
4. Teaching Methods
- Principles of Teaching (e.g. feedback)
- Organising Practices and Games
- Styles of Instruction
- Dos and Don’ts of Coaching
5. Laws of the Game
- Role of the Referee
- The 17 Laws
- Fair Play Principles
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UEFA B DIPLOMA – Basic Coaching Award (cont.)

Duration
B. PRACTICAL UNITS minimum 72 hrs
1. Technical/Tactical
- Team Organisation (including small-sided games)
- Positional Training (e.g. striker)
- Principles of Goalkeeping
- Individual Skills
- Group Tactics (e.g. overlap)
- Basic Strategies
2. Football Fitness
- Warm-ups/Cool-downs
- Basic Endurance Training
- Basic Speed/Speed Endurance
- Flexibility
- Strength
- Coordination
- Recovery
3. Teaching Practice
- Coaching in the Game (especially small-sided games)
- Basic Coaching Themes (e.g. crossing and finishing)
- Technical/Tactical Practices (e.g. 1v1)
- Drills (e.g. shooting)
C. ASSESSMENTS/EXAMINATIONS min. 3 hrs per candidate
1. Practical Coaching Assignment 1 hour
- Youth and Amateur Levels – Coaching in the Game
-Y outh and Amateur Levels – Training Sessions (including demonstration ability)
2. Theory of Coaching 1 hour
- Football Knowledge
- Team Leadership
- Basic Football Physiology
- Teaching Methods
3. Laws of the Game (basic) 1 hour
4. Logbook of Coaching Activities
TOTAL HRS minimum 123 hrs

Annex J:
Each UEFA A diploma course must have the following minimum content:
UEFA A DIPLOMA – Advanced Coaching Award

Duration
- Reading the Game (group & team play)
- Formations/Playing Systems
- Technical/Tactical Themes (e.g. counterattack)
- Set Play
- Goalkeeper Training
- Types of Analysis (e.g. scouting, next opponent, own team, etc.)
- Team Strategies (e.g. pressing)
- Positional Requirements
- Player Development (16+)
- Analysis of Top Football (e.g. trends)
- History of the Game (e.g. styles)
2. Leadership/Management
- Presentation Skills (demonstrations, audio-visual equipment, etc.)
- Communication (e.g. methods of instruction)
- Football Psychology (e.g. skill acquisition, principles of motivation, etc.)
- Planning (e.g. camp, season, etc.)
- Management (e.g. team-building process, team talks, staff organisation, etc.)
- Philosophy of Football
3. Basic Football Physiology/Football Medicine
- Basic Treatment of Injuries
- Fitness Programmes (e.g. pre-season)
- Aerobic/Anaerobic/Muscle Training
- Performance Testing
- Food/Fluid Requirements for Football
- Physiological Demands of the Game
4. Teaching Methods
- Teaching Games (e.g. tactical themes)
- Creative Teaching (e.g. imaginative technique)
- Coaching in the Game (small-sided and 11v11)
- Problem-solving (analysing mistakes)
- The Tools of Coaching (e.g. use of equipment, numbers, space, etc.)
- Designing Training Sessions
5. Laws of the Game
- The Laws and the Coach (e.g. offside)
- Coaching Implications (e.g. new Laws)
- Coaching Attitudes (e.g. towards referees, players, etc.)
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UEFA A DIPLOMA – Advanced Coaching Award (cont.)

Duration
- Team Strategies and Styles (e.g. counters)
- Coaching Themes (e.g. switch of play)
- Technical/Tactical Goalkeeper Training
- Combination Play (e.g. 1-2 variations)
- Team Organisation (including set play)
- Individual Tuition (e.g. striker’s movement in the penalty box)
2. Football Fitness
- Aerobic Training (e.g. endurance)
- Anaerobic Training (e.g. speed)
- Muscle Training (e.g. strength)
- Training Drills
- Recovery and Regeneration Activities
- Game Related Training
- Coaching in the Game (11v11)
- Coaching Themes (e.g. counter)
- Drills and Routines (e.g. passing)
- Tactical Games (e.g. pressing)
1. Practical Coaching Assignment 90 minutes
- Technical/Tactical Training and Coaching in the Game
(including practical demonstration ability)
2. Theory of Coaching 90 minutes
- Leadership
- Football Physiology/Football Medicine
- Teaching Methods
3. Match Analysis
- To be related to the coach’s team, based on real matches
and producing objective data
Annex K:
Each UEFA Pro diploma course must have the following minimum content:
UEFA PRO DIPLOMA – Professional Coaching Award

Duration
- Reading the Game (top level)
- Methods of Analysis (top-level football)
- Styles of Play
- Scouting
- Playing Roles
- Technical and Tactical Trends
2. Leadership
- The Difference between Leadership and Management
- Team-building Process (group dynamics)
- Inspiring Others
- Communication Skills (team meetings, media, board, etc.)
- Decision-making
- Football Philosophy/Vision
- Handling Crisis/Stress
- Developing other Leaders (i.e. players, staff)
3. Management
- Seasonal Planning
- Team Organisation
- Establishing Targets
- Discipline/Motivation at Pro Level
- Setting Standards
- Feedback Techniques
- Assessment Tools (e.g. questionnaires, personality profiles)
- Principles of Selection
- Management Styles
- Psychological Preparation
- Technology (e.g. IT skills, tracking systems, etc.)
4. Football Physiology/Football Medicine
- Diet
- Recovery and Regeneration
- Conditioning for Pros
- Injuries and Rehabilitation
- Drug Testing
- Fitness Testing
- Environmental Problems
5. Teaching
- Problem Solving
- Teaching Styles
- Match Preparation
- Specialist Training
- Organisation
6. The Laws and the Coach
- Cooperation with Colleagues, Referees, Players
- Promotion of Football
- The Laws and the Spirit of the Game
- Analysis of New Proposals
Annexes
UEFA PRO DIPLOMA – Professional Coaching Award (cont.)

Duration
A. THEORY UNITS (cont.)
7. Business Management
- Association and Club Structure
- Administration
- Record-keeping
- Contracts and Law
- Economics
- Office Organisation
- Warm-ups
- Squad Training (drills, games, etc.)
- Set Play
- Technical/Tactical Themes (e.g. counters, pressing)
- Specialist Coaching (e.g. goalkeeping)
- Global Training Methods
2. Football Fitness
- Specific Fitness Training for Pros (e.g. speed)
- Fitness Testing for Pros
- Recovery and Regeneration
- Training Sessions
- Tactical Problem-solving
- Squad Preparation (including set play)
- Coaching in the Game
1. Practical Coaching Assignment 2 hours
- Training, Team Talk, Coaching in the Game
2. Theory of Coaching and Management 2 hours
- Physiology
- Leadership (and Psychology)
- Teaching Methods
3. Match/Training Analysis 2 hours
(international professional football standard)
4. Thesis
- Approved Topic
5. Background Report
- Coaching and Playing Experience, Attitude
D. WORK EXPERIENCE min. 48 hrs per candidate
1. Internship
Annex L:
Each UEFA Elite Youth A diploma course must have the following minimum content:
UEFA ELITE YOUTH A DIPLOMA - Advanced Coaching Award

Duration
1. Football Knowledge 16 hours
- Reading the Game (group & team play)
- Formations/Playing Systems
- Technical/Tactical Themes (e.g. counterattack)
- Set Play
- Goalkeeper Training (youth)
- Types of Analysis (e.g. scouting, next opponent, own team, etc.)
- Team Strategies (e.g. pressing)
- Positional Requirements
- Individual Training
- Analysis of Top-level (youth) Football (e.g. trends)
- Talent Identification and Recruitment
2. Leadership 7 hours
- The Role of the Youth Coach (e.g. philosophical aspects, child protection)
- Communicating with Parents, Agents, Media, Players
- Presentation Skills (demonstrations, audio-visual equipment, etc.)
- Methods of Instruction
- Philosophy of Football
- Inspiring Young Talents
- Promoting Football, Development, Club, etc.
- Training Leadership on the Pitch
- Nurturing Professionalism
3. Management 7 hours
- Development of ‘The Whole Child Concept’
- All Aspects of Youth Development (e.g. psychological, emotional, physical, cultural)
- Psychology of Development and Learning
- Football Psychology (e.g. skill acquisition, principles of motivation, etc.)
- Planning (e.g. camp, season, etc.)
- Management (e.g. team-building process, team talks, staff organisation, etc.)
4. Football Physiology/Football Medicine 5 hours
- Growth of Youth; Influence of Year and Month of Birth
- Planning Game-related Conditioning
- Injury Prevention; Basic Treatment of Injuries
- Aerobic/Anaerobic/Muscle Training
- Performance Testing
- Food/Fluid Requirements for Football
- Physiological Demands of the Game
5. Teaching Methods 11 hours
- Teaching Games (e.g. tactical themes)
- Creative Teaching (e.g. imaginative technique)
- Coaching in the Game (small-sided and 11v11)
- Problem-solving (analysing mistakes)
- The Tools of Coaching (e.g. use of equipment, numbers, space, etc.)
6. Management and Organisation 8 hours
- Designing appropriate Technical Programmes
- Profiling and Monitoring
- Assessment, Evaluation and Feedback
Annexes
UEFA ELITE YOUTH A DIPLOMA - Advanced Coaching Award (cont.)

Duration
A. THEORY UNITS (cont.)
7. Laws of the Game 2 hours
- The Laws and the Coach (e.g. offside)
- Coaching Implications (e.g. new Laws)
- Coaching Attitudes (e.g. towards referees, players, etc.)
1. Technical/Tactical 40 hours
- Training with different Age Groups (8-20 yrs)
- Game-related (and youth-related) Coaching and Training
- Team Strategies and Styles
- Coaching Themes
- Technical/Tactical Goalkeeper Training
- Combination Play (e.g. 1-2 variations)
- Team Organisation (including set play)
- Individual Tuition (e.g. striker’s movement in the penalty box)
2. Football Fitness 20 hours
- Aerobic Training (e.g. endurance)
- Anaerobic Training (e.g. speed)
- Muscle Training (e.g. strength)
- Training Drills
- Recovery and Regeneration Activities
- Game-related Conditioning Training
3. Teaching Practice 24 hours
- Coaching in the Game (11v11)
- Coaching Themes (e.g. counter)
- Drills and Routines (e.g. passing)
- Tactical Games (e.g. pressing)
1. Practical Coaching Assignment 90 minutes
- Technical/Tactical Training and Coaching in the Game
(with talented players, i.e. youth academy U17/U19 players)
2. Theory of Coaching 90 minutes
- Leadership (of youth)
- Football Physiology/Football Medicine
- Teaching Methods
3. Match Analysis
4. Special Study about Child/Player Development
Annex M:
Each Futsal B diploma course should have the following recommended

minimum content:
FUTSAL B DIPLOMA – Basic Coaching Award

Duration
1. Futsal Knowledge 6 hrs
- History
2. Leadership/Management 10 hrs
3. Futsal Physiology/Football Medicine 12 hrs
4. Teaching Methods 12 hrs
5. Futsal Laws of the Game 8 hrs

1. Technical Futsal 27 hrs
- Guidelines
2. Tactical and Systems of Play 15 hrs
3. Basic Physical Condition and Ball Coordination 15 hrs
4. Training Practice 15 hrs
C. ASSESSMENTS/EXAMINATIONS 3 hrs

Annexes
Annex N:
UEFA declaration of recognition of limited UEFA Coaching
Convention membership status (at B and A level)
Declaration of recognition of limited ... [B or A-level] UEFA Coaching

Convention membership status
UEFA confirms herewith that its competent bodies have properly evaluated and
decided to approve the UEFA ... [B or A diploma] course of the ... [name of UEFA
member association].
With the signatures of the UEFA President and General Secretary, UEFA therefore
declares that on ... [dd/mm/yyyy] the ... [name of UEFA member association] was
granted limited … [B or A-level] membership status under the UEFA Coaching
Convention.
This declaration accords the ... [name of UEFA member association] the right to
organise UEFA ... [B and/or A diploma] courses and to issue the corresponding UEFA
diplomas and licences under the UEFA Coaching Convention.
……………………… ………………………
For UEFA
President General Secretary
……………………… …………………………
Michel Platini Gianni Infantino
NB. The convention party may choose to countersign this declaration to confirm
its acknowledgment of its new membership status (=Protocol).
For ... [name of UEFA member association]
President General Secretary [or equivalent]
……………………… ………………………

Annexes
Annex O:
UEFA declaration of recognition of full UEFA Coaching Convention
membership status
Declaration of recognition of full UEFA Coaching Convention membership status
UEFA confirms herewith that its competent bodies have properly evaluated and
decided to approve the UEFA Pro diploma course of the ... [name of UEFA member
association].
With the signatures of the UEFA President and General Secretary, UEFA therefore
declares that on ... [dd/mm/yyyy] the ... [name of UEFA member association] was
granted full membership status under the UEFA Coaching Convention.
This declaration accords the ... [name of UEFA member association] the right to
organise UEFA B, A and Pro diploma courses and to issue the corresponding UEFA
diplomas and licences under the UEFA Coaching Convention.
……………………… ………………………
For UEFA
……………………… …………………………
NB. The convention party may choose to countersign this declaration to confirm
its acknowledgment of its new membership status (=Protocol).
For ... [name of UEFA member association]
……………………… ………………………

Annex P:
UEFA declaration of recognition of partnership status
UEFA recognition of partnership status under the UEFA Coaching

Convention based on the conclusion of a partnership agreement
between two UEFA member associations
UEFA confirms herewith that on ... [dd/mm/yyyy] the ... and the ... [names of both
UEFA member associations] submitted a partnership agreement for evaluation
and approval by UEFA’s competent bodies.
With the signatures of the UEFA President and General Secretary, UEFA declares
that on ... [dd/mm/yyyy] the ... [name of UEFA member association without full
convention membership status] was granted partnership status under the UEFA
This signed declaration accords the ... [name of UEFA member association without
full convention membership status] the right to send candidates with permanent
residency on its territory to participate in UEFA ... [B, A, Elite Youth A and/or
Pro diploma] courses organised by the ... [name of UEFA member association
with full convention membership status] according to the partnership agreement
concluded. The UEFA member association with full convention membership status
is entrusted with the education and administration of the coaches sent by its
partner association and may issue the corresponding UEFA diplomas and licences
under the UEFA Coaching Convention.
……………………… ………………………
For UEFA
……………………… …………………………
NB. The convention parties may choose to countersign this declaration to

confirm their acknowledgment of the new partnership status (=Protocol).
Annexes
For the convention party with partnership status: ...

[name of UEFA member association]
……………………… ………………………
……………………… ………………………

For the convention party with full membership status: ...

[name of UEFA member association]
……………………… ………………………
……………………… ………………………

Annex Q:
The story of the UEFA Coaching Convention dates back to December 1991
when the UEFA Executive Committee approved a proposal from the Technical
Committee to introduce a coaching licence which would be recognised
throughout Europe. The aims were to keep UEFA and its member associations
in control of coach education (rather than outside agencies), to raise standards,
to facilitate cross-border movement, to encourage greater technical exchange,
and to establish football coaching as a recognised, regulated profession. As a
member of the Technical Committee at the time, I was invited to join a working
group, chaired, until his untimely death, by the Czech coach Dr Václav Jira
(a former UEFA Technical Committee chairman) and thereafter by Switzerland’s
René Hussy. We proceeded to explore the coaching licence concept under the
watchful eye of our chairman and Executive Committee member Angel María
Villar Llona of Spain. The group, which included top technicians such as Rinus
Michels of the Netherlands, met for the last time in February 1993, having
drawn up some general guidelines and having made a recommendation for
the employment of a full-time technical coordinator to develop and implement
the project.
Following 18 years directing technical matters at the Scottish FA, I was

appointed UEFA Technical Director in 1994. An important part of my UEFA
remit was to fine-tune the European Coaching Licence concept, promote the
idea to coaching colleagues throughout Europe, and bring the programme
to life. In April 1994, we appointed a special task force of coach education
directors. They convened in Brussels in order to continue the efforts of the
original working group and, in particular, to further define the criteria for coach
education at three levels (B, A and Pro). With the groundwork completed, the
inaugural meeting of the Jira Commission (named in memory of the former
Technical Committee chairman and later classed as a panel) took place in
Paris on 14/15 March 1995 – this was a group of nine leading coach education
specialists, including personalities such as Gérard Houllier, Michel Sablon,
Jozef Vengloš and Henk van de Wetering, who were charged by the UEFA
Executive Committee with supporting and evaluating the member associations
in their efforts to join UEFA’s endorsement programme (i.e. the convention on
coaching licences).
In June 1995, we organised the first UEFA Coach Education Directors

Conference in Nyon, and UEFA’s coaching programme, including the concept of
a European Coaching Licence/Convention, was launched. Two and a half years
later, with the guidelines defined and the first wave of evaluations completed
by our technical experts, six associations signed UEFA’s Coaching Convention.
Germany, Denmark, Italy, Netherlands, France and Spain put pen to paper in
Gent on 17 January 1998, and the European Coaching Licence became a reality.
Annexes
By the end of 2008, all 53 UEFA member associations were signatories of

the UEFA Coaching Convention (38 of them authorised to provide training at
professional level) and approximately 160,000 coaches throughout Europe
had a coaching licence endorsed by UEFA. A renewal policy for associations’
membership of the convention, with a three-year cycle of re-evaluation, was
introduced in 2005 in order to maintain the programme’s credibility and to
avoid complacency. Three years later, a new specialised diploma for coaches
working in the area of elite youth football was added to the core programme.
The previously mentioned conference for the associations’ coach education
directors was established as a biennial event, and this has provided a vehicle
for exchanging information and keeping up to date with the latest trends in the
coaching field, but has mainly served as a workshop for Coaching Convention
issues and developments. In addition, courses for staff coach educators
(17 practical events were organised between 1995 and 2008) have supported
the specialised work of those responsible for training the next generation
of coaches.
All of these developments have, of course, required solid administrative support,

and thanks must go to UEFA’s professional staff, including valued colleagues
Maik Kiss and Frank Ludolph, Head of Football Education, for their contribution.
Since 2007, UEFA’s Development and Technical Assistance Committee has

been monitoring and approving the work of the Jira Panel on behalf of the
Executive Committee. Preserving the integrity of the coaching licence and
constantly improving its quality and scope is vital for the project, which was
the forerunner to the UEFA Referee Convention and the UEFA Grassroots
Charter. It should be noted that the close link between the convention and the
UEFA club licensing system has also added to the importance and acceptance
of coaching qualifications within the professional game. The move towards
reality-based training, which was introduced in 2009, will improve the quality
of coaching course delivery.
When the concept of a European Coaching Licence was first accepted

by UEFA’s Executive Committee back in 1991, the underlying philosophy
was to protect and develop the game, the players, the coaches, and the
coaching profession. Many things have transpired during nearly two decades
of intense development work, but the project’s original principles and values
have remained at the heart of everything that has been done by UEFA in
the important field of coach education.
Andy Roxburgh (2010)

Technical Director

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What is the UEFA Coaching Convention?

What is the UEFA Coaching Convention?

What is the UEFA Coach Education Programme (CEP)?

What is the UEFA Coach Education Programme (CEP)?

UEFA Directives governing the

UEFA Coaching Convention and the

UEFA Coaching Convention

Upon proposal of the UEFA Development and

1 The following documents form an integral part 1 

3 It marks the start of a new UEFA CEP cycle

4 The mutual recognition of all UEFA coaching

1 The decision-making powers of the following 1 

4 The technical director or the coach education

1 The UEFA Coaching Convention defines three 1 

1 A UEFA member association that, due to size, 4 

2 Partnership status is given to a UEFA member 5 

2 The same applies to UEFA member associations b) 

4 The Jira Panel may invite a convention party to 7 

1 To regain its previous convention membership 1 

3 Each convention party must publish this duly

3 During further education courses for qualified 8 

4 If approved by the UEFA Executive Committee,

3 This method stimulates an attitude of life-long 3 

i) set mandatory examinations as defined by 2 

Theory units 40% or at 40% or at 40% or at 40% or at

Practical units 60% or at 60% or at 60% or at 40% or at

1 Under the leadership of its technical director a) 

9 As a rule, a UEFA coaching diploma holder

1 All UEFA coaching diplomas within the UEFA 3 

5 After his licence has expired, a UEFA coaching

7 No convention party may reduce or extend the

3 The specific licence gives its holder the right

4 The highest UEFA coaching licence available

5 A holder of a UEFA coaching diploma may only

1 A holder of a UEFA coaching diploma may in 2 

g) provide the convention party organising the

1 Requests for recognition of coaching diplomas 6 

3 If applicable, the course organiser also sends

4 Such certificates of attendance are mutually

4 Convention parties and UEFA coaching diploma

3 For all such further education courses, Article 2 

2 For non-convention parties, the first request

7 If the evaluator is unable to execute his tasks,

2 It approves the final wording of the report and 2 

1 Convention parties produce application forms

5 Candidates must provide all evidence required

6 Candidates sign the application form to confirm

1 A convention party may request a reasonable 1 

6 Knowledge of the Laws of the Game is tested

3 A participant that fails may appeal against the

2 As an example, the following UEFA marking

5 The appeals body may decide after deliberation

6 If an assessment/examination is to be retaken,

7 The appeals body’s decision is final.

2 The detailed minimum course content defined

2 At any time, a convention party may request h) 

1 UEFA reserves the right to update its minimum 5 

4 For updates of UEFA’s minimum requirements,

1 The FES Unit authorises the convention parties b) 

1 The following documents form an integral part 1

3 It marks the start of a new UEFA CEP cycle

4 The mutual recognition of all UEFA coaching

1 The decision-making powers of the following 1

4 The technical director or the coach education

1 The UEFA Coaching Convention defines three 1

1 A UEFA member association that, due to size, 4

2 Partnership status is given to a UEFA member 5

2 The same applies to UEFA member associations b)

4 The Jira Panel may invite a convention party to 7

1 To regain its previous convention membership 1

3 Each convention party must publish this duly

3 During further education courses for qualified 8

4 If approved by the UEFA Executive Committee,

3 This method stimulates an attitude of life-long 3

i) set mandatory examinations as defined by 2

1 Under the leadership of its technical director a)

9 As a rule, a UEFA coaching diploma holder

1 All UEFA coaching diplomas within the UEFA 3

5 After his licence has expired, a UEFA coaching

7 No convention party may reduce or extend the

3 The specific licence gives its holder the right

4 The highest UEFA coaching licence available

5 A holder of a UEFA coaching diploma may only

1 A holder of a UEFA coaching diploma may in 2

g) provide the convention party organising the

1 Requests for recognition of coaching diplomas 6

3 If applicable, the course organiser also sends

4 Such certificates of attendance are mutually

4 Convention parties and UEFA coaching diploma

3 For all such further education courses, Article 2

2 For non-convention parties, the first request

7 If the evaluator is unable to execute his tasks,

2 It approves the final wording of the report and 2

1 Convention parties produce application forms

5 Candidates must provide all evidence required

6 Candidates sign the application form to confirm

1 A convention party may request a reasonable 1

6 Knowledge of the Laws of the Game is tested

3 A participant that fails may appeal against the

2 As an example, the following UEFA marking

5 The appeals body may decide after deliberation

6 If an assessment/examination is to be retaken,

2 The detailed minimum course content defined

2 At any time, a convention party may request h)

1 UEFA reserves the right to update its minimum 5

4 For updates of UEFA’s minimum requirements,

1 The FES Unit authorises the convention parties b)

5 The licence is in the form of an ID card and

1 These Directives were adopted by the UEFA 1

Nyon, 20 September 2010

3 All artwork on the UEFA diplomas and licences, 7

4 The convention party must use the templates

5 No modifications, deletions or additions may

b) Two logos in black and white: 8

10 All proposed web pages must be submitted to