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Football Management Certificate (UEFA CFM)

A management programme for football administrators with modules on strategy, finance, legal, marketing and organisation. Offered with partner universities.

About 1 year part-timetypical duration
2stages
14careers that list it
Internationalreach

How much does it matter?

It is a gate in the 5 roles marked Required below, and strongly preferred in 3 more.

Typical entry: Usually requires football-industry experience and employer or association nomination.

Stages and topics

  1. Core modules: Football strategy, Organisation and governance, Marketing and commercial, Finance, Legal and regulations
  2. Project: Applied project in a football organisation

Outlines are simplified. Confirm the current structure, eligibility and fees with the awarding body.

Sectors it supports

Careers that list it, by how much it matters

Required

Strongly preferred

Helpful

Not needed

Recognition by region

RegionRecognition
United KingdomStrong
SpainStrong
GermanyStrong
ItalyStrong
FranceStrong
United States & CanadaRecognised
BrazilRecognised
Saudi Arabia & the GulfRecognised
IndiaRecognised
Nigeria & West AfricaRecognised

Recognition ratings are a general guide. Employers and regulators set their own requirements.