Why study this course

The Professional Certificate in Football Finance has been developed to help current and future finance professionals to succeed in the football industry.

The course is designed with the user in mind, given you a unique insight into the industry from first-hand experience.

Whether your ambition is to work in the football industry, learn finance principles through the medium of football, or complete CPD requirements, this is the course for you.

The course is built on International Financial Reporting Standards, meaning the content learned can be applied internationally and is based on an English club, subject to the rules and regulations faced by a club competing in European competitions.

What are the benefits of studying with us?

  • Benefit from the practical knowledge and expertise picked up from 15 years of international finance experience of leading industry professionals
  • The opportunity to network with industry professionals, including Neill Wood – former Financial Controller of City Football Group
  • The chance to differentiate yourself from others in the industry by leveraging the expertise of our course team
  • On demand content and support, allowing you to dictate the pace, location and frequency of learning to fit around other commitments
  • Request time with Neill Wood to discuss the content of the course, ask questions and understand careers in sport.

Who should study this course?

  • Qualified accountants who wish to fulfil their CPD requirements using industry specific training in football finance
  • The finance professional working in the football industry or looking to learn about football finance
  • The athlete, agent or parent looking to understand finance to benefit their careers, negotiations, or the path to a dual career.

What are the main learning outcomes?

  1. Fundamental Principles: Covering the basic debits and credits of football accounting, an overview of football finance and how to understand financial statements.
  2. Intermediary Principles: Allowing you to understand the differences between management and financial information, accounting for player contracts and revenue recognition.
  3. Advanced Principles: Including risk management, treasury, internal governance and head office functions alongside the audit process, covering further elements of the role of a Football Finance Professional.
  4. Professional Principles: Teaching you about debt and equity, inviting you to join in the debate about funding structures for football clubs, before advancing onto the final topics of taxation in football and UEFA Financial Fair Play.