Pro Diploma

Advanced Coach Education Program

Overview

The Concacaf Pro Diploma coaching course aims to support student coaches in developing the competences essential to lead a professional environment. Student coaches will be provided with the tools to create a positive learning environment to enhance the professional player’s footballing skills, knowledge, and attitudes. Throughout the course, student coaches will be encouraged to engage in reflective practices, whether formal or informal.

 

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Course at Glance

Duration

12 Months (216 Hours)

Cost

$15,000

Start Date

May 2026

Validity

3 Years (Renewable via Maintenance Process)

Prerequisites

To apply, you must meet all the following criteria:

Licence

Valid Canadian A Licence (held for 12+ months) or approved International Equivalent

Role

Must be coaching Professional or National Team players

Clearance

Valid Criminal Record Check

Safe Sport Roster

Complete and up to date

Admissions Timeline

Apply (Feb 16 – Mar 16)

Applications close at the end of the business day on March 16

Review (Mar 17 – April 13)

All applicants are screened during this period.

Notification (By April 14)

Acceptance or rejection notices are sent.

Acceptance

Selected individuals have 30 days to accept their spot and pay the fee in full.

Course Details

Format & Attendance

In-Person:
Three workshops of 10 days (June 16-26, 2026), 6 days (December 6-11, 2026) and 5 days (June 8-12, 2027).

Online:
A mix of self-paced (asynchronous) and collaborative (synchronous) learning.

In-Situ:
Mentor visits to student coach’s Professional, or National Team environment.

Study Visits:
Student coach arranges to visit a relevant professional environment of the choice.

Attendance Policy:
Coaches must attend 100% of all sessions to be licensed.

Fees ($15, 000)

Includes:
Mentor Support, content access, facility rentals, onsite meals accommodations during In-person sessions, digital tools, and Canada Soccer Nike branded equipment (excluding footwear).

Excludes:
Travel to/from In-Person sessions or Study Visits.

In addition to the dates noted below, coaches will be expected to attend 1 synchronous session per month during the course and complete independent (asynchronous) work. At least one study visit must also be arranged by the coach with all associated details managed by them.

  • Online: A mix of self-paced (asynchronous) and collaborative (synchronous) learning.
  • In-Situ: Mentor visits to student coach’s Professional, or National Team environment.
  • Study Visits: Student coach arranges to visit a relevant professional environment of the choice.
  • Attendance Policy: Coaches must attend 100% of all sessions to be lic

2026/27 Workshop Schedule

Date Time Focus
May 12, 2026 1100-1230 pm EST Orientation (Online)
Date Time Focus
June 16, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom
June 17, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom & Field
June 18, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom, Field & Canada vs Qatar (Live)
June 19, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom
June 20, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom & Field
June 21, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom, Field & New Zealand vs Egypt (Live)
June 22, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom
June 23, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom & Field
June 24, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom, Field & Canada vs Switzerland (Live)
June 25, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom & Field
June 26, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom & Field
Date Time Focus
Dec 6, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom & Field
Dec 7, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom & Field
Dec 8, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom & Field
Dec 9, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom & Field
Dec 10, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom & Field
Dec 11, 2026 0800-2100 Classroom & Field
Date Time Focus
June 8, 2027 0800-2100 Classroom & Field
June 9, 2027 0800-2100 Classroom & Field
June 10, 2027 0800-2100 Classroom & Field
June 11, 2027 0800-2100 Classroom & Field
June 12, 2027 0800-2100 Classroom & Field