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Tier 1 · UEFA Pro Licence

UEFA Pro Licence
in South Africa.

The UEFA Pro Licence is the head-coach qualification. Mikel Arteta, Davide Ancelotti, Pep Lijnders — every name on the touchline at the elite level holds the Pro Licence.

What the UEFA Pro Licence covers

Head-coach decision-making at the elite level. Building and leading a coaching staff. Owner / board / sporting-director relationships. Squad management across multi-competition seasons. Brand and public communication. Executive-level career management. Final assessment via a multi-year head-coaching portfolio + reflective practice.

Format

Four to six residential blocks across 18–24 months. Embedded coaching practice within a senior environment throughout. Six-monthly mentor and federation reviews. Total elapsed time: 18–24 months.

Frequently asked.

What does the UEFA Pro Licence actually unlock?

Without it, you cannot occupy a head-coach role in the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Eredivisie, or any UEFA Champions League first-team dugout. For South African coaches with international ambition, it is the credential that makes the conversation possible.