UEFA C & B Combined Diploma – Gibraltar FA

For Long-Serving Players

Aim

The Gibraltar FA / UEFA C & B Combined Diploma is designed for longer-serving players who are transitioning from playing into coaching and who meet the specific admission criteria set out within the UEFA Coaching Convention.

The course provides an accelerated but structured coach education pathway, allowing eligible candidates to work towards both the UEFA C Diploma and UEFA B Diploma within one combined programme. It is designed to recognise the playing experience of longer-serving players while ensuring they develop the coaching knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours required to work effectively within the game.

In line with the UEFA Coaching Convention, the course will support candidates in developing their understanding of player development, session planning, coaching delivery, game understanding, individual and team performance, and reflective practice.

About

The Gibraltar FA / UEFA C & B Combined Diploma combines the key learning outcomes of both the UEFA C Diploma and UEFA B Diploma into one structured programme for eligible longer-serving players.

The course will include a blend of online learning, classroom-based theory, practical contact days, e-learning tasks, work experience, mentoring and on-course assessment. Candidates will be required to complete both guided learning and practical work within their own coaching environment.

The programme will focus on helping candidates make the transition from player to coach by developing their ability to plan, deliver and review effective coaching sessions, support individual, team development, and apply technical and tactical understanding within realistic football situations.

Outcomes

By the end of the course, candidates should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of both a UEFA C Diploma and UEFA B Diploma coach.

Candidates will develop their ability to create positive learning environments, deliver age and ability-appropriate practices, and support players across the technical, tactical, physical, psychological and social aspects of the game.

The course will also help candidates develop a deeper understanding of the key moments of the game, including attacking, defending and transition, while supporting their ability to analyse performance, provide feedback and adapt their coaching approach to meet the needs of players and teams.

Successful candidates should feel confident, reflective, and capable of working within grassroots, youth and senior amateur football environments, while continuing their development along the UEFA Coach Education pathway.

Course Prerequisites

To apply for the Gibraltar FA / UEFA C & B Combined Diploma for longer-serving players, applicants must meet the specific criteria set by UEFA and the Gibraltar FA.

Essential Prerequisites

• Have been registered for at least two full seasons with a club in the top football division or in a fully professional football league of a FIFA or UEFA member association
• Possess sufficient spoken and written skills in English
• Meet the Gibraltar FA’s admission criteria, including any required aptitude evaluation
• Submit all application documents required by the Gibraltar FA
• Have no criminal record for offences incompatible with the coaching profession
• Hold valid First Aid or Football Emergency Aid certification, or equivalent
• Hold valid Safeguarding certification, or equivalent

UEFA Coaching Convention Exemptions

For this specific longer-serving player pathway, eligible candidates are not required to already hold a UEFA C licence before entering the course.

Eligible candidates are also exempt from the standard six-month coaching experience requirement normally required for entry onto a UEFA B Diploma course.

Course Structure

The course will be delivered through a combination of:

• Online learning and webinars
• Classroom-based theory
• Practical coaching contact days
• E-learning tasks
• Coaching practice within the candidate’s own environment
• Mentoring and feedback
• On-course assessment
• Post-contact work and reflection

The combined course will include the required UEFA C and UEFA B Diploma learning outcomes and must meet the minimum education hours required under the UEFA Coaching Convention.

Assessment

Candidates will be assessed throughout the course against the required UEFA C and UEFA B Diploma outcomes.

Assessment may include practical coaching delivery, session planning, reflective tasks, coach developer feedback, portfolio work, and evidence of applied coaching practice within the candidate’s own football environment.

Discounted Rate

Where a discounted rate is available, candidates must meet the criteria set by the Gibraltar FA.

Key Dates

COURSE STARTING 15th OCTOBER

Application Window Closes:  17th SEPTEMBER 2026         

Acceptance / Rejection Email Issued:  24th SEPTEMBER 2026

Payment Deadline:  1st OCTOBER 2026

COURSE STARTING 4th MARCH 2027

Application Window Closes: 21st JANUARY 2027

Acceptance / Rejection Email Issued:   4th FEBRUARY 2027

Payment Deadline:   18th FEBRUARY 2027