FAW / UEFA Pro Licence 2024
Price: £12,000.00 / £10,000.00
- Region: Gwent
- Location: Celtic Manor Resort
- Course Start Date: 18th March 2024
- Course Time: Residential Blocks (X4) / Online Modules
Application Closing Date: 13th October 2023
This course requires evidence to be submitted and approved before it can be started.
Course Dates
18th March 2024 (Assessment Centre, 09:00 - 19:00)19th March 2024 (Assessment Centre, 09:00 - 19:00)3rd April 2024 (Online, 15:00 - 17:00)10th April 2024 (Online, 15:00 - 17:00)17th April 2024 (Online, 15:00 - 17:00)24th April 2024 (Online, 15:00 - 17:00)24th May 2024 (Residential, x8 Days)31st July 2024 (Online, 15:00 - 17:00)28th August 2024 (Online, 15:00 - 17:00)25th September 2024 (Online, 15:00 - 17:00)30th October 2024 (Online, 15:00 - 17:00)11th November 2024 (Residential, x4 Days)18th March 2025 (Residential, x4 Days)23rd May 2025 (Residential, x6 Days)Webinar Dates
3rd April 2024 (15:00 - 17:00)10th April 2024 (15:00 - 17:00)18th April 2024 (15:00 - 17:00)24th April 2024 (15:00 - 17:00)
Aim
The FAW/UEFA Pro Licence course is framed to prepare candidates to work as a modern-day manager or head coach. It is aimed at developing leadership and advanced interpersonal skills, in order to successfully implement a unique management style and philosophy. Pro Licence coaches are expected to develop advanced coaching techniques and the ability to work effectively in professional football.
About
The course is delivered through direct teaching methods, over a 14-month period, across x4 residential teaching blocks. Coaches are provided with a blend of teaching methods, including seminars, workshops and group tasks covering all aspects of coaching. Coaches also undertake bespoke study visits across professional football, the business sector, and other sports to provide opportunities to reflect, challenge and refine their management and leadership approaches.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the UEFA Pro Licence Course, Coaches will be able to;
1. Reflect on your personal and professional attributes and understand how these influence your philosophy and practice.
2. Better understand the complexities associated with elite football environments.
3. Demonstrate advanced coaching, and analytical skills required for elite football performance.
4. Better understand and apply principles associated with effective leadership and management.
Who the course is for?
To apply for the UEFA Pro Licence, applicants must meet the criteria detailed below.
Essential
- UEFA A Licence holder for a minimum of 12 months.
And a minimum of three years experience in one of the following roles;
- Head Coach in a professional league or Cymru Premier League
- First team coach in the professional game (daily contact with players)
- Coach of a national team
- Professional Phase Head Coach in full time professional club
- Academy Manager/ Head of Coaching in full time professional club
- Technical/ Sporting Director
Desirable
- educated through the FAW Coach Education Programme
- working in Wales at national league level, professional level, or with a national team
- resident in Wales
- born in Wales or have Welsh heritage
- played at national league level or above
Please note: Meeting all the criteria above will not guarantee you a place on the course.
Application Process
Stage 1;
Please submit your application including a;
- Covering Letter (no longer than x1 A4 Page)
- CV (no longer than x2 A4 Pages)
- Club Support Letter
The covering letter should detail how you will achieve the course learning objectives.
The three documents should be uploaded in a PDF format to the evidence section of your FAW Courses Profile.
Deadline for Submissions; 12pm, Friday 13 October 2023.
All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be informed electronically of the decision by no later than Monday, 23 October 2023.
Stage 2;
Stage 1 successful applicants will be required to attend a 30-minute zoom interview. Applicants will be required to prepare and deliver a presentation based on a scenario provided.
Deadline to submit a PDF copy of the task in advance of interview; Monday 6 November 2023
You will then be required to deliver the task to an interview panel and complete the interview process between Wednesday 8 November / Friday 30 November 2023
All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be informed of the final decision by no later than Monday 18 December 2023.
FAW Courses Profile
The initial registration, will automatically set up your account via this FAW Coach Education Management System. An electronic email will follow with your login details to allow you to continue and complete the application. (Please check your SPAM/ JUNK Folder if not received)
You will be required to login and complete the "My Details" section and upload the above listed supporting evidence.
(We will not review any applications without the required supporting evidence).
This course can no longer be purchased.