The FA International Coaching Courses at AKFDC, Pune
Introduction to Coaching
Learn how to become an FA qualified coach at any level of the game.
Have you ever wanted to be a football coach?







If you ever fancied yourself as a football coach and think you could develop and motivate players, why not become a FA-qualified coach?
The Foundation (Level 1) and Intermediate (Level 2) Award in Coaching Football course is now conducted by AKFDC in India (Pune) and will prepare you for life as a football coach.
This course provides an introduction to the organisation and delivery of coaching sessions for players, providing practical drills and theoretical knowledge to develop technical skills and overall personality of the players. It is ideal for those who want to work with groups of young players or teams and is great introduction for absolutely anyone with an interest in football.
The different football qualifications run by FA Learning are open to everyone who is eligible and willing to improve their knowledge and experience of the game.
**NOTE: All Courses will be delivered only after confirmation of FA Learning.
FA Certificate Courses | The FA International Foundation Coaching Course | The FA International Intermediate Coaching Course | The FA Licence Level Course |
Eligibility | Candidates must be above the age of: 16 years | Candidates must be above the age of: 17 years & The FA International Foundation Coaching Course Certificate | Candidates must be above the age of: 20 years & The FA International Foundation and Intermediate Coaching Course Certificate.
To access the Licence course, candidates should hold the following pre-requisites:
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Duration | As per FA Schedule: 7 days | As per FA Schedule: 7days | As per FA Schedule: 14days |
Fees | Rs. 69,000 /- | Rs. 79,000/- | Will be updated soon |
Accommodation Facilities (Optional) | Per Day Rs.850/- for Single Occupancy on Room sharing basis. | Per Day Rs.850/- for Single Occupancy on Room sharing basis. | Per Day Rs.850/- for Single Occupancy on Room sharing basis. |
Last Date of Registration | Limited Seats Available on First Come First Basis | First come first basis | First come first basis |
Commencement of Course | As per FA Schedule and Norms | As per FA Schedule and Norms | As per FA Schedule & Norms |
Certificate Date | One Month after Completion of Course | One Month after Completion of Course | One Month after Completion of Course |
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Notes:
» Contact - AKFDC for an International Course and register your interest.
» All courses must be registered using the AKFDC booking form at least 60 days prior to the intended start of the course.
» Canteen Facility available On Payment basis at Bharati Vidyapeeth Campus.
» Accommodation- Per Day Rs. 1400/- Charges for Private room
AKFDC Kit - Details
The FA International Foundation Coaching Course |
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Kit Bag |
International Faculty from The English FA, England will be travelling down to The AKFD Centre Pune to conduct these Courses.
Benefits of doing The International Coaching course at AKFDC:
The course in India will allow coaches who move to ENGLAND (only within FA jurisdiction), to be considered as competent at the Technical requirements of a Level 1 coach.
They can use it to support appropriate application to enrol on FA courses.
Please note that as we develop the Intermediate and Licence Levels the same process will apply with regard to FA courses BUT they will not be allowed to be used in any way as evidence towards UEFA accredited awards and so will only have validity in England.
Who takes the football coaching courses?
Just about anyone who wants to learn more about topics such as coaching football. We teach people from all walks of life. Often people just want to learn more about coaching – for example, many fathers take the 1st4Sport Level One Award in Coaching Football simply because they want to know how to run safe and effective coaching sessions for their kids’ teams.
What courses are on offer?
Courses on offer are
- The FA International Foundation Coaching Course
- The FA International Intermediate Coaching Course
How do I book myself on and pay for a course?
You can download the necessary registration form from our website http://onlinefees.bharatividyapeeth.edu:9002/Form/AKFDCFAForm.aspx or collect the same from our office and send it to us with necessary documents and pay necessary Course Fee by RTGS/ NEFT.
*Note :- Submit UTR NUMBER with NEFT / RTGS CHALLAN to AKFDC office on E-mail ID This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pay Fees by Bank Transfer (NEFT /RTGS) :-
Account Name:- Abhijit Kadam Football Development Centre
Bank Account:- Bharati Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune
Account No.:- 200504180055920
MICR Code:- 411355005
IFS Code:- SVCB0010005
For further Information contact Mr. Anil Rakate, Mobile - 919823339950
Can I take any courses online?
No. You have to attend the one week training and teaching sessions and clear the practical and written test.
What is FA Learning?
FA Learning is the education arm of The FA. The FA has the responsibility of retaining and growing the football workforce and raising standards to have a positive impact on the game. The long-term vision is to offer professional, accredited training, enhancing the skills of our current workforce and inspiring and developing the next generation of coaches, referees, medics and administrators. FA Learning recognises the importance of creating recognised, formal qualification pathways and it is imperative that we encourage lifelong learning and personal responsibility for each individual to manage their own professional development.
FA Learning’s Purpose
- To raise standards of Coach Education and performance through the delivery of high quality and bespoke training and educational programmes.
- To measure the quality of coaching and the impact that this has on the development of players
- To train and provide career progression and educational pathways for each football discipline and thereby increasing the numbers of qualified practitioners e.g. Coach Educators, Coaches, Referees, Administrators, Welfare Officers and Teachers
- To retain and grow the current football workforce by attracting and inspiring the next generation from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds.
- To cultivate continuous improvement by evaluating our programmes. To work towards establishing a comprehensive Research and Development programme, embracing regular review of the effectiveness of existing activities
The Coaching Pathway
What sort of coach do you want to be?
With FA Learning providing 47 different football qualifications, it can at first appear a bit confusing where to start
There is the standard route of football coaching qualifications which progresses from Level One, Two and Three, building into the higher level UEFA A Licence and UEFA Pro Licence. The UEFA Pro Licence is the highest coaching qualification in the game, mandatory for all Premier League managers.
FA Learning’s qualifications are build on each other. For example, you couldn’t take your Level 3 before you take your Level 2!