UEFA A Licence 

Applications for the next UEFA A Licence course are now open until 6pm, Thursday 13th February 2025.

To begin your application, click here and make sure you have your FAN and login information ready. Please note you must have the UEFA B Licence showing on your FAN to apply for this course. If you have completed your UEFA B Licence with another association and it is not showing on your FAN please go through the link here.

To apply for the course, please make sure you have the following documents ready. These documents must be in a PDF format and no larger than 2MB when uploading.

• An up-to-date Coaching CV (please ensure your date of birth, contact email and phone number is included).
• A letter of support or recommendation by a third party which supports your application for the UEFA A Licence. 

Your letter or recommendation must be from either the Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, Manager or CEO at your club or a third party if you are currently between roles. Please note we do not accept letters of recommendations from the PFA or The FA. 

We would like this individual to express the following:

• Why you would be a good candidate
• How long they have known you and in what context
• Their understanding of your motivation to achieve the UEFA A Licence

Please note this is an FA course and all applications will go directly to the FA. The PFA are not involved in this process. If you have any questions regarding the course or the application, please submit a ticket via the FA’s Help Centre: click here.

FIND OUT IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING

As part of the FA's continued drive to diversify the football workforce, they are continuing to provide partially funded places programme which will fund a proportion of your course fee. 

To see if you are eligible for funding, click here. 

Please be aware you must submit your course application separately. Your funding application will only be considered if you have completed both the UEFA A Licence application form and the funding eligibility form.

UEFA A LICENCE SENIOR PROS APPLICATION OUTCOMES - FAQS 

Is the payment deadline definitely Thursday 13th April 2025? Can I pay installments?

Yes, this is the deadline as the course fees are due a month before the course is due to start in January. No you cannot pay in installments.

Why is the UEFA funding application only open until Friday 24th January 2024 when the application for the course closes past this date?

This is due to the UEFA selection panel making their decisions on scholarships whilst the course application is still open.

As I am a PFA member, can I get access to funding from them? 

PFA members can apply for a grant. This funding usually covers up to 50% of your contribution to course fees.  There is an annual maximum of £2000 per year and must be considered if multiple courses are undertaken in any year. For more information please use this link - https://www.thepfa.com/players/education/funding 

I see there was opportunities for funding for the course - Can I submit a late application?

No unfortunately not, due to the funding already being allocated to those who applied

Do I have to be coaching 11v11 during the whole course?

For the full duration of the course, you must be actively coaching a group of players who regularly undertake training and play in organised or competitive fixtures in the 11v11 game within the criteria set (see course requirements section). This is crucial so learners can be assessed on the key elements of the course and be eligible to complete the qualification.  

If at any point during the course: 

• you leave your coaching role;  
• or your coaching role changes such that you no longer meet the Requirements for this course (as set out in the course requirements), you must notify England Football Learning as soon as possible.  

If you do not meet the Requirements for a period of three months, we reserve the right to remove you from the course without providing any refund. 

Does me being on a reserve list on previous application increase my chances of getting on the course?

Unfortunately, this is not the case. All applications are reviewed & selected on a season by season basis.

Do the course fees cover the accommodation costs?

Yes. 

What about if I cannot attend one of the dates on the course I am give?

Please note 100% attendance is mandatory on all parts of the course and if you are not available for these dates, then you would have to pick this up on another cohort. Please note any accommodation or additional costs needed when catching up modules would be at the learner’s expense.

I request a reasonable adjustment for the course – what do I do?

If you require a reasonable adjustment, we request to be notified a minimum of 28 days prior to the beginning of your course to ensure we can assess and fulfil any requirements or adjustments*.  

To request a reasonable adjustment for any of our courses or learning opportunities, please complete this Reasonable Adjustment Form.  

England Football Learning will not make assumptions about whether a person requires any adjustments or what those adjustments should be. We will discuss the impact of any adjustments with the person concerned and seek to reach agreement on what may be reasonable in the circumstances (this also includes allowances for religious prayer). 

*All reasonable adjustment will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and we will look for the best outcome for all.