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Workshop
The Career Transition Programme
As footballers, like other professionals, the vision we have is often limited to our expertise. To make informed decisions about the future, it’s crucial to have a 360 degree view of the industry.
This programme gives players a holistic view of the industry, including the stakeholders, regulations, key organisations and clubs. The workshop covers the fundamentals to become a highly qualified professional in any role within the game.
Course Objectives and Target Audience
Course Content
Sessions:
- Overview of the football industry and business
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Overview of football institutions, their mission and regulations
- Media management in football industry
- Football broadcasting
- New era for scouting and how data analytics is affecting every area in sport
- From player to agent
- From player to entrepreneur
Sessions:
- Club management overview
- From player to football sport director
- Leadership from player to coach
- Football club business development management: Sponsoring and commercial development
- Finance management in football
- Scouting and recruiting management
- Medical, physiotherapy and rehab management in football
- Football Psychology Department Management
- EDI management in football
Sessions:
- The day after - from player to professional
- Emotional management
- What kind of professionals are the football clubs looking for
Sessions:
- Private finance and wealth management
- Keys of personal taxation in sport and image rights management
- Social media management and personal branding
Course Delivery
Course Length
The length of the course is five months.
Language
This course is delivered in English.
Schedule
• December - April 2026.
• One Monday every two weeks from 17:00 - 19:00.
Location
Online - PFA Business School Virtual Campus.
Certification
Students will receive a Certificate in the Player Development Programme.
Fees and Grants
The programme admission fee is £2,000 +VAT. Current and former PFA members can apply for a grant of £2,000 +VAT.
