There are several levels of football coaching certificates

There are five levels of football coaching certificates.

Football coach grade certificates are divided into five levels from low to high: D, C, B, A, and professional ***. A level set based on national conditions. The certificate level examination starts from D level and gradually advances to the next level.

Those who hold a D-level certificate can engage in youth football training; those who hold a C-level certificate can coach amateur football teams; those who hold a B-level certificate can coach teams below the second tier of professional clubs; those who hold an A-level certificate Those who are qualified can coach professional clubs.

Those who hold a professional-level certificate can coach teams in top leagues. The Football Association stipulates that starting from 2010, the head coaches of Chinese Super League and Chinese League One teams must hold this certificate; the AFC stipulates that starting from 2017 From now on, head coaches of teams participating in the AFC Champions League must hold this certificate.

Those who hold a professional-level certificate can coach teams in top leagues. The Football Association stipulates that starting from 2010, the head coaches of Chinese Super League and Chinese League One teams must hold this certificate; the AFC stipulates that starting from 2017 From now on, head coaches of teams participating in the AFC Champions League must hold this certificate.

Football coaching professional certificate, valid for two years.

C-level to A-level certificates are valid for four years. The Chinese Football Association stipulates that the D-level certificate is valid for four years. If a coach who holds a coaching certificate does not participate in continuing training or participate in a training course at the previous level within the validity period, the certificate will become invalid.

D-level coaches mainly train football coaches for primary and secondary schools and grassroots. The registration conditions are relatively loose, and the targets are generally physical education teachers, graduates of sports colleges, retired football players and football enthusiasts. After obtaining the D-level certificate, you can continue to take the higher-level certificate.

Level D - apply directly to the local Football Association, Level C - need to have a D-level coaching license and lead an amateur team to compete in local amateur competitions recognized by the Football Association or the Football Association for one year.

Level B - you need to have a C-level coaching license and lead an amateur team to compete in local amateur competitions recognized by the Football Association or the Football Association for two years. Level A - you need to have a B-level coaching license and lead an amateur team. The first-class team or the first-class team competes for two years. If you want to apply for a football coaching certificate, you usually need to register with the Football Association where you live and participate in training courses organized by the Football Association for education and training.