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Sustainability in Football Compact Course (SFCC)

The SFCC aims to equip those responsible for sustainability within football organisations with the essential knowledge, practical tools and soft skills needed to enhance and drive sustainability within their organisations.

Programme overview

The Sustainability in Football Compact Course is designed to empower sustainability managers in football organisations by enhancing their skills and knowledge of the topic. Through participating you will engage in interactive workshops and presentations led by industry experts and academics on topics ranging from a general introduction to sustainability, social issues, the environment, policy as well as how to monitor and report on sustainability initiatives.

Developed in partnership with ECA and SDA Bocconi, ensures the content delivered is to the highest standards with a long-lasting impact for both national associations and clubs as well as providing an invaluable academic credibility.

Over the four days you will develop their own sustainability action plan to enhance and driver sustainability within their football organisations. Bringing together insights and content from both within and outside the football industry will ensure you gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends and best practice.

While the course is intended for sustainability managers in national associations and clubs the programme it is also open for people coming from other key stakeholders (leagues, confederations etc.).

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Type of learning
E-learning Face-to-Face
Skills Trained
Soft skills Hard skills
Estimated hours of learning
40
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Faq

  • Who Newly appointed sustainability managers in football organisations in particular clubs and national associations
  • When Once a year in summer
  • How long 4 days
  • Where SDA Bocconi campus in Milan
  • Price €3,400 (Participants from national associations and clubs are expected to cover the programme fees as well as their own travel and accommodation.)
  • Number of participants 30
  • Certification Certificate of completion by UEFA Academy
  • 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.

Important dates

  • 24 Mar 2025 Applications open for the 1st edition
  • 21 Apr 2025 Applications close for the 1st edition
  • 03 Jun 2025 Seminar starts
  • 06 Jun 2025 Seminar ends

Programme Outcomes

  • Acquire a comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles and best practice
  • Develop a sustainability action plan for your organisation and how to measure your impact
  • Enhance your ability to communicate and advocate for sustainability within key football stakeholders
  • Become part of a thriving network of sustainability managers in the industry

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WHAT OUR EXPERTS SAY

Jean-Loup Chappelet
"The Handbook of Football Management presents the main concepts to manage a national football association on both strategic and operational levels. It is the only such book fully dedicated to national football associations, with many examples taken from the field in Europe and interviews of UEFA experts dealing with the various topics on a daily basis." Jean-Loup Chappelet Professor at the University of Lausanne and Editor of the UEFA HFM
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