The formal application process for the 2026/2027 Football Australia (FA) / Asian Football Confederation (AFC) B-Diploma courses is now open.
Course Eligibility
To be eligible for an AFC/Football Australia B-Diploma course, applicants must have:
- A valid AFC/Football Australia C-Diploma or a valid C-Diploma (not issued by Football Australia) formally recognised by the AFC and Football Australia.
- At least one year’s coaching experience as a C-Diploma holder.
- Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
- Resume of coaching experience and positions held.
- Letter of recommendation from your current club.
- A valid Working with Children Check or state/territory equivalent.
Please note, if you a serving a suspension from football activity at time of the application, this will be taken into consideration when reviewing your application. Additionally, if you receive a suspension during the course, Football Australia and Member Federations reserve the right to remove you from the course at any time.
A B-Diploma course candidate must have a clear understanding of player and team development and coaching at youth/amateur level and must demonstrate competence in the following four (4) areas: plan, prepare, conduct and evaluate.
The B-Diploma course content and tasks are tailored for coaches coaching in youth/amateur football environments. Each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
The Member Federation Technical Department will consider several factors, including but not limited to:
- Those currently coaching within the Semi-Professional Game in Australia as part of NPL or WNPL senior competitions.
- Those currently coaching within Member Federation Talent Development Programs and/or A-League Academies.
- Those currently coaching within roles that require a B-Diploma will be taken into consideration; however, this is not a guarantee of acceptance.
- Applicant’s experience.
- C-Diploma competency
- Session plan.
- Member Federation and Football Australia consultation.
The decision is at Member Federation Technical Department’s discretion. All decisions are made in keeping with Football Australia and the AFC Coaching Convention. The decision of the Member Federation Technical Department is final and there are no grounds for appeal.
Course Information
Fee: $2350 AUD plus transaction fees. The course fee must be paid in full at the time of registration. If successful, coaches will have a maximum of two (2) weeks to register and pay. Instalments are not accepted.
Attendance: A candidate is required to attend 100% of a coaching course. In extenuating circumstances only (illness, injury and death), Football Australia and Member Federations may allow a candidate to make up missing modules/sessions. Educational Hours AFC Coaching Convention requires a minimum of one hundred and twenty (120) hours of learning.
Player Availability: Where feasible, coaches on course may be requested to make their squad (twelve (12) to eighteen (18) years of age) available for practical sessions. The purpose of bringing in players is to reduce the physical demands on coaches and assist with practical assessments.
Travelling Interstate: If a coach travels interstate or considerable distances within their own state/territory:
- Football Australia and Member Federations do not cover fuel, flight, accommodation or any travel associated costs for coaches to attend the course.
- Coaches should not expect to be transferred to a B Diploma in their state/territory of residence, should a course become available at a later point. It is assumed that by registering and paying for a particular course, a coach will attend that course in its entirety without moving to another.
Course Dates are as follows: 9am to 5:30pm (subjected to change)
14th November 2026
15th November 2026
21st November 2026
22nd November 2026
28th November 2026
29th November 2026
6th December 2026
12th December 2026
13th December 2026
Applications close on 21/08/2026 11:59PM. No applications will be accepted beyond this date.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via email phil.booth@capitalfootball.com.au
