AFC Professional Coaching Diploma

The AFC Professional Coaching Diploma, also known as the AFC Pro-Diploma, is the highest level of coaching accreditation issued by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The diploma was first awarded by the AFC in 2001.[1] The AFC consider the diploma the equivalent of the UEFA Pro Licence.[2]

Structure

Students are required to have completed the A coaching certificate. Study for the diploma involves undertaking at least 220 hours of coursework.[3][4]

The AFC have proposed that from 2017 coaches of all AFC Champions League teams must have the diploma.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Increase in pro coaching diploma holders". Asian Football Confederation. 21 July 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  2. ↑ "Upgrade qualification: AFC to coaches". Asian Football Confederation. 20 July 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  3. 1 2 "Elite Panel Members". Asian Football Confederation. 11 April 2008. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  4. ↑ "What is the AFC Professional Coaching Diploma course?". Asian Football Confederation. 16 June 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
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