Our Football Finance Courses

Build the practical knowledge and skills needed to work in football finance.

Build the knowledge and practical skills for a finance role in football.

Our courses are designed for every stage of your career—from those starting out to senior professionals looking to deepen their expertise.

Our courses are designed for every stage of your career—from those starting out to senior professionals looking to deepen their expertise.

Our courses are designed for every stage of your career—from those starting out to senior professionals looking to deepen their expertise.

1. The Fundamentals of Football Accounting 

1. The Fundamentals of Football Accounting 

1. The Fundamentals of Football Accounting 

INTRODUCTORY

INTRODUCTORY

For aspiring professionals, graduates and early career accountants.

For aspiring professionals, graduates and early career accountants.

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A practical introduction to accounting and financial reporting for football clubs. You’ll gain a clear understanding of core accounting principles and learn how to interpret financial statements within a club context, whether you have prior finance knowledge or no whatsoever, this is your introduction to football finance.

A practical introduction to accounting and financial reporting for football clubs. You’ll gain a clear understanding of core accounting principles and learn how to interpret financial statements within a club context, whether you have prior finance knowledge or no whatsoever, this is your introduction to football finance.

A practical introduction to accounting and financial reporting for football clubs. You’ll gain a clear understanding of core accounting principles and learn how to interpret financial statements within a club context, whether you have prior finance knowledge or no whatsoever, this is your introduction to football finance.

Module 1

1 HR 30 MINS

Debits and Credits

1

Introduction

2

Double Entry Accounting

3

Profit & Loss and Accruals Concept

Module 2

1 HR 30 MINS

An Overview of Football Finance

1

Introduction and Profitability

2

Increasing Revenues

3

Cost Base of a Football Club

Module 3

1 HR 30 MINS

Understanding Financial Statements

1

Introduction and Finding Financial Statements

2

Financial Statement Contents

3

The Front End of the Financial Statements

2. Financial Operations in Football Clubs 

2. Financial Operations in Football Clubs 

2. Financial Operations in Football Clubs 

INTERMEDIATE

INTERMEDIATE

For aspiring professionals, club accountants, finance managers, analysts or controllers.

For aspiring professionals, club accountants, finance managers, analysts or controllers.

Learn in detail how clubs manage their finances and generate revenue. Trace the full lifecycle of a player from purchase to sale, then master broadcasting rights, commercial deals and non-match day income. 

Learn in detail how clubs manage their finances and generate revenue. Trace the full lifecycle of a player from purchase to sale, then master broadcasting rights, commercial deals and non-match day income. 

Learn in detail how clubs manage their finances and generate revenue. Trace the full lifecycle of a player from purchase to sale, then master broadcasting rights, commercial deals and non-match day income. 

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Module 1

1 HR 30 MINS

Management Information

1

Introduction and Comparison

2

Football Comparison

3

Budgeting and Forecasting

Module 2

1 HR 30 MINS

Player Contracts - The Lifecycle of a Player

1

Introduction to Player Contracts

2

Elements of a Player Contract

3

Permanent Transfers Calculation and Treatment

Module 3

1 HR 30 MINS

Revenue Recognition

1

Introduction and Definition

2

Essentials and Examples

3

Broadcasting Revenue

3. Financial Control & Governance in Football Clubs

3. Financial Control & Governance in Football Clubs

3. Financial Control & Governance in Football Clubs

ADVANCED

ADVANCED

For aspiring professionals, accountants, senior finance professionals and financial controllers.

For aspiring professionals, accountants, senior finance professionals and financial controllers.

Develop expertise in risk management, governance, treasury and audit, preparing you for Financial Controller level and senior finance responsibilities.

Develop expertise in risk management, governance, treasury and audit, preparing you for Financial Controller level and senior finance responsibilities.

Develop expertise in risk management, governance, treasury and audit, preparing you for Financial Controller level and senior finance responsibilities.

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Module 1

1 HR 30 MINS

Risk Management and Treasury

1

Introduction and Definition

2

Risks in Football

3

Regulation and Compliance

Module 2

1 HR 30 MINS

Internal Governance and Head Office Functions

1

Introduction and Definition

2

Delegation of Authority

3

Board of Directors

Module 3

1 HR 30 MINS

The Audit Process

1

Introduction

2

Definition and Organisations

3

The Audit

4. Financial Leadership & Strategy in Football Clubs 

4. Financial Leadership & Strategy in Football Clubs 

4. Financial Leadership & Strategy in Football Clubs 

EXPERT

EXPERT

For aspiring professionals, directors, CEOs, board members, club owners and advisors.

For aspiring professionals, directors, CEOs, board members, club owners and advisors.

Shape the strategic decisions that determine long-term club performance. Gain a deep understanding of club funding structures, tax and UEFA sustainability regulations. 

Shape the strategic decisions that determine long-term club performance. Gain a deep understanding of club funding structures, tax and UEFA sustainability regulations. 

Shape the strategic decisions that determine long-term club performance. Gain a deep understanding of club funding structures, tax and UEFA sustainability regulations. 

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Module 1

1 HR 30 MINS

Debt vs Equity - The Big Debate

1

Introduction to Web Design Principles

2

Attributes of Debt and Equity

3

Football Club Debt

Module 2

1 HR 30 MINS

Taxation in Football

1

Introduction

2

Taxation in Football

3

Corporation Taxes

Module 3

1 HR 30 MINS

UEFA Financial Sustainability Regulations

1

Introduction

2

Club Licensing

3

Club Monitoring - Part 1

Complete the Full Certificate

Complete the Full Certificate

Purchase all four courses to achieve the Professional Certificate in Football Finance

Purchase all four courses to achieve the Professional Certificate in Football Finance

Professional Certificate in Football Finance

Professional Certificate in Football Finance

Professional Certificate in Football Finance

ALL LEVELS

ALL LEVELS

For aspiring professionals, directors, CEOs, board members, club owners and advisors.

For aspiring professionals, directors, CEOs, board members, club owners and advisors.

If you're looking to develop an all-rounded, deep understanding of finance in the football industry and gain practical skills to progress your career, sign up to the full professional certificate in Football Finance.

If you're looking to develop an all-rounded, deep understanding of finance in the football industry and gain practical skills to progress your career, sign up to the full professional certificate in Football Finance.

If you're looking to develop an all-rounded, deep understanding of finance in the football industry and gain practical skills to progress your career, sign up to the full professional certificate in Football Finance.

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Course 1

4 HR 30 MINS

1. The Fundamentals of Football Accounting 

1

Debits and Credits

2

An Overview of Football Finance

3

Understanding Financial Statements

Course 2

4 HR 30 MINS

2. Financial Operations in Football Clubs 

1

Management Information

2

Player Contracts - The Lifecycle of a Player

3

Revenue Recognition

Course 3

4 HR 30 MINS

3. Financial Control & Governance in Football Clubs

1

Risk Management and Treasury

2

Internal Governance and Head Office Functions

3

The Audit Process

Course 4

4 HR 30 MINS

4. Financial Leadership & Strategy in Football Clubs 

1

Debt vs Equity - The Big Debate

2

Taxaton in Football

3

UEFA Financial Sustinability Regulations

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1. The Fundamentals of Football Accounting

A practical introduction to the key principles of accounting within professional football.

£

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Course Details:

Level: Introductory

CPD hours: 4.5 hours

Delivery: Online, self-paced

Certification: Professional Certification Awarded on Completion

2. Financial Operations in Football Clubs

An in-depth look at how finance functions operate, compliance and financial planning in a club environment.

£

399

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Course Details:

Level: Intermediate

CPD hours: 4.5 hours

Delivery: Online, self-paced video modules with assessments

Certification: Professional Certification Awarded on Completion

3. Financial Control & Governance in Football Clubs

An advanced exploration of financial stability and regulatory compliance in modern football clubs.

£

499

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Course Details:

Level: Advanced

CPD Hours: 4.5 hours

Delivery: Online, self-paced

Certification: Professional Certification Awarded on Completion

4. Financial Leadership & Strategy in Football Clubs

An expert-level examination of strategy and decision-making at board level within professional football.

£

599

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Course Details:

Level: Expert

CPD Hours: 4.5

Delivery: Online, self-paced

Certification: Professional Certification Awarded on Completion

Expert-Led Teaching

Interactive Online Learning

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Get the Professional Certificate in Football Finance

Professional Certificate in Football Finance

Obtain the full certificate in Football Finance over 4 courses. This covers the Fundamentals of Football Accounting, Financial Operations in Football Clubs, Financial Control & Governance in Fooball Clubs, and Financial Leadership & Strategy in Football Clubs.

£

1,796

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Course Details:

All Levels

CPD Accredited: 18 hours

Delivery: Online, self-paced

Certification: Professional Certification Awarded on Completion

Expert-Led Teaching

Interactive Online Learning

Study On Your Schedule