Official Courses and Prices

Detailed information on contents, subjects, and approximate federation fees.

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UEFA C

Initial federation licence
Approx. €300-400

The first step in the UEFA pathway. Focused on grassroots football: under-7 to under-16 (some federations allow regional youth). See full requirements.

Requirements

  • 16 years old
  • Secondary education (ESO) or equivalent
  • Medical and sexual offences certificates

Main Subjects

  • •Grassroots coaching methodology and didactics.
  • •Player development and youth characteristics.
  • •Rules of the game, individual technique and basic tactics.
  • •Session management and group leadership.
  • •Mandatory placements at a federation club (ABR, 6 months).
Duration:Minimum 60 hours (UEFA). Approx. 6 months with placements.Official Fees

UEFA B

Intermediate federation licence
Approx. €600-1,100

Extends the ceiling to autonomous youth, Liga Nacional Juvenil, territorial senior amateur and women's Tercera RFEF as head coach. Professional equivalence: TD Level 1 (Article 167 bis RFEF Regulations). See categories by licence.

Requirements

  • Valid UEFA C licence
  • 6 months of coaching experience at a federation club

Main Subjects

  • •Team management and advanced methodology.
  • •Physical preparation and applied physiology.
  • •Rules of the game and sports legislation.
  • •Tactics and game systems (11-a-side football).
  • •Sports medicine and first aid.
Duration:Minimum 120 hours (UEFA).Official Fees

UEFA A

Advanced federation licence
Approx. €900-1,350

Qualifies you for Tercera RFEF, Segunda RFEF, División de Honor Juvenil and national women's football. Professional equivalence: TD Level 2 (full intermediate grade).

Requirements

  • Valid UEFA B licence
  • 1 year of experience as an 11-a-side coach

Main Subjects

  • •Tactical analysis and advanced scouting.
  • •Sports psychology and group leadership.
  • •Season planning and periodisation.
  • •Game model design.
  • •Applied sports nutrition.
Duration:Minimum 180 hours (UEFA).Official Fees

UEFA Pro

Maximum federation licence
Approx. €8,000-12,000

Mandatory to coach in Primera División, Segunda División, Primera RFEF and national teams. Professional equivalence: TD Superior (advanced grade). Since the CSD ratification in April 2025 (Article 167 bis), UEFA A can act as head coach in Primera Federación. See detailed prices.

Requirements

  • Current UEFA A licence
  • 24 months of experience holding UEFA A (some intakes 18)

Main Subjects

  • •Professional club and staff management.
  • •High-performance training and technology.
  • •Communication, media and press management.
  • •Multidisciplinary team leadership.
  • •Leadership in high-pressure environments.
Duration:Minimum 360 hours (UEFA).Official Fees

Note on prices

The prices shown correspond to an estimate of the official federation fees (enrollment + diploma issuance) for courses convened directly by territorial federations. Authorized private centers (CENAFE, ACADEF, etc.) may have different rates that include other services.

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