Upcoming Learning Opportunities

Member Federation CPD Events

  • FSA In-person CPD - Football SA Development Centre Training Session - In-person CPD Workshop for Junior Coaches - 10 November 2026 - Register Here (2 CPD Hours)
  • FSA In-person CPD - Football SA Development Centre Training Session - In-person CPD Workshop for Junior Coaches - 17 November 2026 - Register Here (2 CPD Hours)
  • FNSW In-person CPD - Futsal Coaching Expo - 19 November 2026 -Register Here (2 CPD Hours)
  • FNSW In-person CPD - Implications for Youth Coaching - Analysis of Junior World Cups with Ian Buckman - 19 November 2026 -Register Here (2 CPD Hours)
  • FNSW In-person CPD - Coach Development in Croatia with Boris Kubla - 19 November 2026 -Register Here (2 CPD Hours)
  • FSA In-person CPD - Kuala Lumpur Girls Under 17 Training Session - In-person CPD Workshop for Junior Girl Coaches - 21 November 2026 - Register Here (2 CPD Hours)
  • NNSWF In-person CPD - NNSWF Metro State Coaching Conference - 28 November 2026 - Register Here (5 CPD Hours)

Please ensure you are logged into the Football Australia Learning Centre prior to clicking the registration links, so that you land on the registration page.

Football Australia Online CPD Modules

Online CPD modules are available on the Football Australia Learning Centre training library.

All coaches in possession of a Football Australia qualification, will be able to access several online modules to obtain CPD.

BundleModulesCPD Hour Allocation
Fundamental Skills CPD

Passing the Ball

Receiving the Ball

Running with the Ball

Scanning

Striking the Ball

3 CPD Hours
Engaging Parents Positively CPD

Parent Engagement Matters

Parent Engagement Essentials

Effective Parent Communication

Parent Engagement and Sideline Behaviour

2 CPD Hours
Coaching Conference Online CPD

2025 FNSW Conference - Amy Price

2025 FNSW Conference - Damir Dugandzic 

2025 FNSW Conference - Ian Buckman

2025 FNSW Conference - Kimura Yasuhiko

2025 FNSW Conference - Sean Douglas

2025 FNSW Conference - Silvia Piccini

6 CPD Hours

Coaches who obtained a Football Australia coaching qualification prior to the launch of the Football Australia Learning Centre (December 18th, 2023), will be able to access several online modules to obtain CPD.

BundleEligibilityModulesCPD Hour Allocation
Football Conditioning CPD

Valid B Diploma

Valid A Diploma

Valid Pro Diploma

Physical Qualities in Football

Physical Demands of Football

Conducting Football Conditioning Sessions

Nutrition & Hydration

3 CPD Hours
Principles of Play CPD 

Valid C Diploma

Valid B Diploma

Valid A Diploma

Valid Futsal Level One 

Principles of Play - In Possession

Principles of Play - Out of Possession

Principles of Play into Action - Penetration & Support

Principles of Play into Action - Delay & Cover

2 CPD Hours
Performance Psychology CPD

Valid A Diploma

Valid Pro Diploma

Valid Goalkeeping A Diploma

Thriving Under Pressure

Building a Growth Mindset in Players

2 CPD Hours
A Diploma CPD

Valid A Diploma

Valid Pro Diploma

Match Day Preparation

Planning & Periodisation

Communication Skills

Coaching Process - A Diploma

Media

3 CPD Hours
Player Development CPD

Valid B Diploma

Valid A Diploma

Player Development - Social

Mental Health in Football 

1 CPD Hour
B Diploma CPD

Valid B Diploma

Valid A Diploma

Practice Methods

Yearly Training Plan

Player Availability

Player Evaluations and Profiling

2 CPD Hours
C Diploma CPD Valid C Diploma

Goalkeeping Fundamentals: Shot Stopping

Organisation and Training Methods

1 CPD Hour
Youth Development CPD

Valid C Diploma

Valid B Diploma

Futsal Level One 

Early Talent Identification

Player Development

Player Centred Approach

2 CPD Hours
Futsal Level One CPDValid Futsal Level One 

Coaching Process – Futsal Level One

Futsal Level One Laws of the Game Exam

Nutrition and Hydration  

2 CPD Hours

Football Australia Talent Development Scheme (TDS)

All TDS events are free in-person events. Each event involves an education workshop and either one match or two matches. Talent Identification requirements for the matches are outlined in the workshop by TDS staff.

2 CPD hours = Workshop + one match + 5 player assessments.
3 CPD hours = Workshop + two matches + 10 player assessments.

To obtain CPD, coaches must attend the workshop, match(es) in full and complete minimum five (5) player assessments per match within the timeframe advised by Football Australia staff at the event.

2026 TDS events have concluded, TDS events will commence again in 2027.

 

Football Coaches Australia (FCA)

Football Coaches Australia (FCA) hosts regular online CPD workshops worth 1 CPD hour. Please sign-up to FCA here - Home. 

Please contact FCA directly with any questions regarding their workshops or joining their program - info@footballcoachesaus.org.au