Developing Leadership Skills for Football Managers & Coaches - A High Level Training Programme of E-Learning Courses recognised by the Football Association and UEFA

As part of its commitment to supporting and developing managers and coaches, the League Managers Association has developed a series of e-learning Football Management Courses to be known as the “LMA School of Football Management.” The first course “Creating a Culture of Excellence” is now available.

The course content has been provided by LMA Chairman, Howard Wilkinson, with over 3 hours of video interviews from LMA members – Fabio Capello, Sir Alex Ferguson, Roy Hodsgon, David Moyes, Arsène Wenger and Howard himself.

Each course will involve the learner in 15 hours of study which include interactive tasks, online activities and solving scenario based problems supported by online tutors appointed by the LMA.

For whom are the courses intended?

• Football Managers and Coaches who work with (or aspire to work with) professional, semi -professional, college or elite youth players

Why register for the courses?

• The LMA School of Football Management Courses are recoginsed by the FA as authorised refresher courses to retain the UEFA Pro Licence
• The courses are excellent preparation to become a Head Coach/Football Manager
• Professional Development and where appropriate as a qualifying credit to retain National Association Coach Education Qualifications
• Ease of Access for busy Coaches and Managers, via the internet via flexible learning
• Access to top quality experts with the experience and the actual practical knowledge of LMA members
• Training based on practical problems with greater opportunity for reflection, & discussion

What are the details of Course 1: ‘Developing a Culture of Excellence’?

There are six modules

1. Increasing your awareness of ‘What is a Culture of Excellence’
2. Reflecting on your own Strengths and Weaknesses
3. Developing a set of values that define you
4. Establishing realistic objectives
5. Knowing how to achieve these objectives
6. Improving your communication

How is the Training Program delivered?

• Video Interviews
  Over 3 hours of video interviews in Course 1 from Fabio Capello, Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Roy Hodgson, David Moyes & Howard Wilkinson
• Online Tutor Support – Appointed by the LMA to assist learners
• Interactive Tasks – involving key course themes
• Scenarios - Fictitious dilemmas but REAL problems experienced by LMA members. Learners provide advice for the LMA tutor and other learners to view and comment.
• Community Website
  Supporting the learner with the following benefits:
  • Webinars
  • Podcasts
  • A Personal Learning Log
  • Opportunities to ask questions, share ideas and discuss common issues
  • Topic Specific Blogs
  • An Archive of Football Management articles and links
  • Review of Case Studies

From September 1st 2010 the cost of this course is £190  ( Inc Vat ) and will include webinars every two weeks.

By enrolling on Course 1 of the LMA School of Football Management Course, learners will have ongoing FREE access to the course community site

For further details and how to register for the courses click here