Student Testimonials

"The PFA Diploma in Global Football Business Management has really broadened my understanding of the industry and prepared me for my post-playing career in the game. The opportunity to work in groups with other current and former players with different perspectives has been a great source of learning and the flexibility the course offers means I can fit my studies in around my busy training and playing schedule."

“The PFA’s certificate in Football Psychology, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership has provoked much self reflection on my own leadership qualities and those around me. By learning from individuals who’ve provided both a theoretical and practical perspective, I feel able to assess the current needs and desires of leadership in the women’s game. I feel motivated to ensure that players and staff are getting the support they need and I hope to use these learning’s moving forward in my career post playing.”

“The Sporting Directorship course has given me an opportunity to expand my knowledge in greater detail after my playing career, whilst being able to connect with likeminded professionals and the industry experts. It has equipped me with the necessary skills to excel in this field, and I’m excited for the future.”

“The PFA Diploma in Global Football Business Management has given me a greater understanding of how the world of football works beyond the pitch. It has been a great opportunity to learn and interact with some of the most successful leaders in our game. It has also allowed me to meet and develop relationships with like minded players or ex players with the hope that we can continue working with each other after our time on the pitch comes to an end.”

“The PFA Diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship has given me a great opportunity to prepare for my next career beyond playing. It’s provided excellent knowledge through experts in the industry, opening my eyes to the many on going challenges at elite level sport. I’ve been able to network with like minded people in my industry looking to a carve a way into this particular role. And all of this has been flexible enough to work around my busy schedule as I’m still playing full time.”

“The PFA Diploma in Sport Directorship has given me an incredible insight into the role of a Sporting Director. With the lecturers all being practitioners in the game or related industries, it’s been fantastic to tap into their real world experience. The networking opportunities with both course mates and lecturers is second to none.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed the Player Development course. It provided me with a unique opportunity to listen and learn from a number of knowledgeable and well respected people in regards to player and personal growth. As a young player trying to create a future for myself I have obtained a lot of real world advice and that will aid me not only in my footballing career but in creating a foundation for myself outside of football.”

“As players, we don’t always get to see the inner workings of the game. The PFA Diploma in Global Football Business Management has pulled back the curtain and shown me what goes on ‘back-stage’, seeing what’s required to operate at director level within the game.”

"The course give me a lot of insight of the mental and leadership aspect of the game from experts in that field. With the experts experiences and experiences of other students Im able to get to learn a lot which I can reflect on my on game and leadership. It gives me tools to use during my football career and helps me and it eventually can have an impact in the team I play for as well. Because of the flexibility they offer in the course, PFA can give me an opportunity to keep on learning while I am still playing football.”

“I enrolled in the PFA Business School’s Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Business Management as I enjoyed studying business at school and wanted to test myself academically and put myself in a good position to move into management when I finish playing. I was a little concerned about studying in a different language, but the lecturers have been really easy to understand, and I am enjoying the challenge of writing in English. The flexibility of the course has been fantastic, as I was able to continue my studies whilst playing at the African Cup of Nations.”

“I signed up to the Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Business Management with a view to preparing myself for my next step after my playing career. After suffering a serious injury before the course even began, it gave me something to focus my mind on around my rehab programme, and I’ve loved deepening my understanding of how the industry works. I have had to travel abroad across multiple time zones for my rehabilitation, and the flexibility of the programme has allowed me to do so without hampering my rehab or my ability to complete the course.”