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UEFA Career Management Training (UEFA CMT)

The UEFA CMT is a unique vocational programme for players who want to manage their career in the best possible way and plan for their professional future off the pitch. It will help you understand the football eco-system and make the right decisions. Once the time is right, identify your transferable skills, gain a better understanding of the job opportunities available, and learn how your knowledge and experience can be reapplied.

Programme Overview

The programme is split in 3 blocks: Career management, Financial management and Career Transition

In this journey, you will get access to features presentations, videos, self-assessments, interviews, case studies and one-to-one discussions with your Mentor to help you analyse your strengths and personality. Our experts will present a variety of professional openings and share their insights and knowledge in a series of interactive presentations.

The career management modules will teach you everything you need to know about the laws of the game, competition formats, anti-doping, match fixing or image rights.

The second module about Financial management will provide you the right knowledge to manage your financial future and your private budget.

The Career transition module will help you acquire all the right knowledge to plan a successful career off the pitch. This part of the programme will also get you access to former professional players who will share inspiring stories about how they successfully managed their own career transition.

At the end of the programme, you will know more about yourself, you will have more tools in hand to manage and optimize your sporting career, and once the time is right: a direct access to our experts to prepare your second career road-map and action plan once the time is right.

We encourage applications from all footballers and futsal players. Players can access the different modules at their own pace.

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Type of learning
E-learning Face-to-Face
Skills Trained
Soft skills Hard skills
Estimated hours of learning
25
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Faq

  • Who Professional football ad futsal players
  • When On demand between September and May
  • How long From several weeks to several years
  • Where Online
  • Price Module 1 and 2: Free of Charge Module 3: 1490€
  • Number of participants individual training
  • Academic certification Certificate of completion
  • Language English
  • Application We review applications all year round as they arrive; however, there is a specific deadline for the upcoming edition of each programme. When the number of places is limited, you may have a better chance of being selected by applying earlier in the application cycle. You will either receive confirmation that you have been selected within two weeks of applying or be added to an application list and informed of the decision once the deadline has passed.
  • Inclusivity, Diversity and Parent Support We welcome all participants from diverse backgrounds and cultures, recognising the unique value that diversity brings to our community. If you have any uncertainties about meeting specific programme criteria, we encourage you to reach out to us. in addition, the UEFA Academy is aware of the challenges parents of young children can be facing when perusing continuous education. Should you believe it could be an obstacle to your education journey, contact us to learn more about the support the UEFA Academy can offer in that regard.

Programme Outcomes

  • A clear view on the different career options available within the world of football
  • Guidance and advice on how to make the right decision regarding “what’s next?” in your career
  • Key skills and tools to successfully manage your career transition
  • Action plan for your life after football

WHAT OUR STUDENTS AND EXPERTS SAY

Ivan Rakitić
"As a player I gained experience on the pitch, in the dressing room and the stadium. I saw football from a wide range of perspectives and learned how to harness the skills of leadership, motivation and teamwork to build a successful career on the pitch. But when I retired I needed to understand how to use these skills to find the right role for my future. I realised the importance of working with mentors and developing my business knowledge to secure the role I am in today. The UEFA CMT will offer you a pathway to the next stage of your career, and with the support of UEFA’s mentors you will better understand where you see your future." Ivan Rakitić Professional footballer

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