FAW/UEFA Pro Licence 2022
Price: £11,000.00 / £9,000.00
- Region: Gwent
- Location: Dragon Park
- Course Start Date: 6th April 2022
- Course Time: Residential Blocks (X3) / Online Modules
Application Closing Date: 15th November 2021
This course requires evidence to be submitted and approved before it can be started.
Course Dates
31st May 2023 (Practical)
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.
Course Dates
Expert Insight Series
Online Session 1: Wednesday 06 April 2022, 15:00 – 17:00
Online Session 2: Wednesday 13 April 2022, 15:00 – 17:00
Online Session 3: Wednesday 20 April 2022, 15:00 – 17:00
Online Session 4: Wednesday 27 April 2022, 15:00 – 17:00
Online Session 5: Wednesday 27 July 2022, 15:00 – 17:00
Online Session 6: Wednesday 31 August 2022, 15:00 – 17:00
Online Session 7: Wednesday 28 September 2022, 15:00 – 17:00
Online Session 8: Wednesday 26 October 2022, 15:00 – 17:00
Assessment Centre;
Contact 1: Monday 28 & Tuesday 29 March 2022
Topics will include, Technical, Media, Interview.
Contact 2: July – September 2023
Post course Oral Examination based on the Learning outcomes.
Residential Blocks;
Contact 1: Friday 20 – Thursday 26 May 2022
Contact 2: Tuesday 15 – Friday 18 November 2022
Contact 3: Monday 20 – Thursday 23 March 2023
Contact 4: Friday 26 – Wednesday 31 May 2023
Course Venues
Practical & Theory Venue: Dragon Park, Newport, NP19 4RA
Accommodation & Evening Lectures: The Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, NP18 1HQ
Application Process
Stage 1;
Please submit your application, enclosing a Covering Letter and CV detailing how you will achieve the aims and learning objectives of the course. The covering letter should be no longer than x1 A4 page and the CV no longer than x2 A4 pages. Please also include a support letter from your current club.
All completed applications should be submitted via www.fawcourses.com
Deadline: 12pm, Friday 12 November 2021
All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be informed of the decision by no later than Monday, 22 November 2021.
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 schedule an appointment and complete this process: Friday, 14 January 2022
All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be informed of the decision by no later than Friday, 28 January 2022
Course Fee
Non-Discounted: £11,000
Discounted: £9,000 - please only select the discounted rate if eligible via one of the below;
 Coach in Wales and have represented and capped for Wales u16 or above
 Coach in Wales and have volunteered at a Welsh club for a minimum of two full seasons
 Born in Wales and have represented and capped for Wales u16 or above.
FAW Courses Profile
The initial registration, will automatically set up your account via this FAW Coach Education Management System. An email will follow with your login details to allow you to continue and complete the application. (Please check your SPAM/ JUNK Folder)
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.