The Technical Director Diploma course has undergone further improvements and has been updated for the delivery of the course for 2023.

What do you learn?

The course focuses on defining the Technical Director’s role, providing the necessary tools and enhancing the skillsets required to meet the ever-evolving demands of the position. The course modules will consist of the following topics:

• Player, Coach & Match Officials development
• Holistic program development & delivery
• Canada Soccer & Ontario Soccer’s programs; including the Talented Pathway
• Business skills, management & leadership styles
• Strategic, operational, technical & communications planning
• Human resource development
• And much more…

What are the pre-requisites?

Prior to registering for the Technical Director Diploma course, you must complete the following:

• At least one of Canada Soccer’s National B Licence, Children’s Licence or Youth Licence
• Make Ethical Decisions Course & Evaluation
• Respect in Sport Online Module
• Making Headway in Soccer Online Module
• Keeping Girls In Sport Online Module

What is the cost?

$975

How long is the course?

The course is delivered over the course of the year, through a mix of online and in-person modules scheduled at different points. 100% attendance for all modules is required. Candidates will be required to complete pre-course tasks and post-course assignments, to receive their diploma.

Certification:
Coaches will receive their Technical Director Diploma if they have successfully completed their post-course work and had 100% attendance on the course.

Application and Registration

To apply, please complete the registration found online (click here) by no later than February 10, 2023. Individuals are required to apply for the course with an up-to-date CV, copy of their NCCP transcript, a Letter of Intent, and two references. Successful applicants will be invited to register and finalize payment.

Please note: Individuals are required to make a payment for the course within 24 hours otherwise the system will remove the candidate from the class list.