UEFA Certificate in Football Management (UEFA CFM)

Designed for professionals working in or connected to the football industry, the UEFA Certificate in Football Management (UEFA CFM) offers a comprehensive grounding in how the game is managed at organisational level. The programme covers ten subject areas including strategic management, football marketing and sponsorship, communication and media, event and volunteer management, women's football, football development, social responsibility, and football law. It is aimed at those seeking to broaden their managerial knowledge across all key functions of a football organisation.

The UEFA CFM runs for ten months and follows a blended learning format, combining ten online modules with three face-to-face seminars held at UEFA headquarters in Nyon and in Lisbon. Estimated learning time totals 350 hours. Participants who complete the programme earn a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) worth 10 ECTS credits. The course is delivered by UEFA Academy, developed in collaboration with a prestigious academic institution and leading industry experts, and is capped at 35 participants per edition.