UEFA Anti-Doping Educator Course (UEFA ADEC)
The UEFA Anti-Doping Educator Course is a practical programme designed for professionals delivering football-specific anti-doping education to players and staff. Through a highly interactive learning experience, participants develop the skills, tools and confidence to deliver engaging and impactful educational sessions that support informed decision-making and strengthen the culture of clean sport across football.
Programme Overview
The UEFA Anti-Doping Educator Course is a practical professional development programme designed for individuals responsible for delivering anti-doping education to those working in football, including players. It aims to strengthen both anti-doping expertise and educational delivery skills, ensuring that participants can provide engaging, impactful and relevant learning experiences.
The programme combines anti-doping knowledge with modern educational principles, helping participants understand not only what to teach, but also how to teach it effectively. Through webinars, e-learning, practical assignments and an in-person workshop, participants develop the confidence, communication techniques and presentation skills needed to engage diverse football audiences.
Strong emphasis is placed on practice, peer learning and feedback. Participants experience education from the learner’s perspective, work with football-specific scenarios and learn how to use educational resources effectively to create interactive and meaningful sessions. The programme also explores audience engagement, facilitation skills and methods for adapting sessions to different groups.
By the end of the course, participants will be better equipped to deliver high-quality anti-doping education that supports informed decision-making and reinforces a strong culture of clean sport throughout football.
Quick view
Faq
- Who Anti-doping educators responsible for delivering anti-doping educational sessions within their football association and aspiring anti-doping educators
- When Two intakes per year
- How long 4 months
- Where One face-to-face seminar at European football federation and two online seminars
- Price €3,900, (including accommodation, all programme materials, lunches and coffee breaks during each session)
- Number of participants 20 (max.)
- Language English
- Inclusivity and Diversity 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.
Important dates
- 17 Oct 2026 Applications close for the first edition
- 17 Nov 2026 UEFA ADEC I Webinar 1
- 08 Jan 2027 UEFA ADEC I Webinar 2
- 22 Mar 2027 UEFA ADEC I Seminar 1
Programme Outcomes
- Acquire a compressive understanding of anti-doping
- Develop pedagogical skills
- Gain practical experience in planning and delivering engaging educational sessions
- Improve presentation, communication and audience-engagement techniques
- Connect and network with UEFA representatives, other anti-doping educators and anti-doping stakeholders
- Gain UEFA certification in anti-doping education
Roadmap
The first seminar introduces participants to the course objectives, structure and learning journey. Participants will gain an understanding of the role and responsibilities of an anti-doping educator, the rationale behind anti-doping education programmes, and the target audiences for such initiatives. The seminar also provides an overview of the course materials, learning platform and participation requirements, while offering opportunities for participants to introduce themselves and engage with their learning community.
The self-learning phase focuses on building a strong foundation of anti-doping knowledge in preparation for the face-to-face workshop. Participants will complete 12 e-learning modules, study the UEFA Anti-Doping Educator Handbook and engage with a range of educational resources covering key anti-doping topics. This phase is designed to strengthen participants’ anti-doping expertise and educational skills, while ensuring they are fully prepared for the assessment and subsequent practical components of the programme. In addition, the learning materials and resources provided during this phase will serve as valuable reference tools that participants can later adapt and reuse in their own anti-doping education activities.
The second webinar focuses on consolidating learning and reviewing the key anti-doping topics covered during the self-learning phase. Participants will complete a supervised written online assessment designed to evaluate their understanding of the programme content. The webinar also provides an opportunity to prepare for the face-to-face workshop through an overview of the next steps, expectations and practical arrangements
The third seminar is a two-day face-to-face workshop focused on developing the practical skills required to become an anti-doping educator. Through a range of interactive exercises, participants will practise delivering educational sessions, engaging learners and facilitating discussions. As the final step of the certification process, participants will complete an oral assessment to demonstrate their ability to effectively communicate anti-doping concepts and apply educational best practices in a learning environment.”
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