At UEFA Coaching Academy, we facilitate access to the UEFA A coaching license through trusted national football association partners, providing clear eligibility guidance, structured progression, and full candidate support throughout the application and qualification process.
The UEFA A License is an advanced football coaching qualification for experienced coaches operating in elite youth, academy, and senior football environments who are preparing for leadership roles at the professional level.
The UEFA A License is designed for coaches who:
Hold a UEFA B License
Are coaching in academy, elite youth, or senior competitive environments
Want to operate at professional or semi-professional level
Are planning progression toward the UEFA Pro License
This qualification marks the transition from advanced coaching to high-performance leadership.
The UEFA A coaching course is delivered through UEFA-recognized national football associations and is built around performance, leadership, and game understanding at the highest non-Pro level.
Core learning areas include:
Advanced tactical frameworks and team organization
Game model development and implementation
Match preparation and in-game management
Player performance management and development
Advanced performance analysis and reporting
Leadership, communication, and staff management
Assessment is rigorous, practical, and competency-based, reflecting the demands of professional football.
To apply for the UEFA A License, candidates typically must:
Hold a valid UEFA B License
Have significant coaching experience in competitive environments
Be actively coaching at academy, elite youth, or senior level
Meet national association admission and assessment criteria
Entry requirements vary by national association. UEFA Coaching Academy provides guidance to ensure candidates apply through the correct and compliant pathway.
Typical completion time: 9 to 18 months
Delivered through:
In-person coaching and residential blocks
Practical coaching assessments
In-situ observations in professional environments
Independent study and performance analysis work
Formats and schedules vary by national association.
After completing the UEFA A License, coaches may:
Lead elite youth or senior teams
Hold senior coaching positions within academies
Operate in professional and semi-professional football
Progress to the UEFA Pro License, subject to eligibility
UEFA Coaching Pathway:
UEFA C → UEFA B → UEFA A → UEFA Pro
We help coaches prepare strategically for the Pro pathway from the outset.
Our focus is preparing coaches for real-world professional football, not just certification.
UEFA A courses are highly selective with limited intake.
Correct preparation, pathway selection, and application timing are critical to acceptance
Advance to the highest professional levels with the UEFA A License — the essential qualification for managing elite teams and academies. UEFA-CONTENT