CPD Events
Continued Professional Development
Learning and development is an active, continuous process. It's a journey that never ends. And one that is shaped by experiences and learning opportunities gathered anywhere, anytime.
To support your journey, The FA provides a range of learning opportunities for you to engage with. From events in your region to online resources to in situ mentoring, you can access the development support that will make the biggest impact to you and your role.
Cheshire FA are currently developing a localised coach development offer which will involve the delivery of local events/workshops, targeted support for Female and Black and Asian coaches as well as a variety of other opportunities to support all coaches.
We are in the process of organising our CPD calendar for the year and more events will be shared the website in the coming weeks, with links to secure a spot on these courses.
County Opportunities
Please check back again soon for details of CPD workshops taking place in Cheshire.
Regional Opportunities
Liverpool FA - Child Exploitation Awareness Evening
Liverpool FA are teaming up with ‘4 Clubs 1 Goal’ to deliver a Child Exploitation Awareness Evening on Tuesday 26 March at Anfield Stadium.
Everton, Liverpool, Marine, Tranmere Rovers and Liverpool FA have joined forces in a unique partnership with the goal of making Merseyside safer for everyone.
With Liverpool FA’s support the ‘4 Clubs 1 Goal’ programme is now focusing on expanding the programme into our grassroots football community. By using the power and reach of football, we want to change communities and help stop exploitation, abuse, and violence.
The first ever event for our grassroots football community is taking place on Tuesday 26 March, 6-9pm at Anfield Stadium and is open to Club and League Committee members, coaches, volunteers, referees within the Youth and Adult game from across Merseyside.
What to expect
• The event will include hearing from Guest Speakers, former Everton Player, Michael Branch and James Riley, former Probation Officer & Gun Crime Educator
• Learning about Child Exploitation - what it is, how to identify it within your club/team, what to do and what support is available
• Learning how valuable your role is within children/young peoples lives
• Participating in group and room discussions regarding issues across Merseyside
Outcomes
• Better understanding of what Child Exploitation is, how to identify and address it appropriately
• How to support children/young people within your club/team
To register for the event please click here
The event is a registered FA CPD event and will provide accredited CPD hours
This new partnership has one goal: 'To make Merseyside safer for all.’
National Opportunities
National League System Coach Development OpportunitiesEngland Football Learning, in partnership with the LMA (League Managers Association) and the LCA (League Coaches Association) are offering a series of National League System Coach Development opportunities.
These CPD events have been developed to support coaches specifically operating in the National League System (senior 11v11) or have aspirations to work at steps 1-6.
All events are free to attend. Attendance at any of the events will attract UEFA Diploma Credits for those UEFA Licenced coaches requiring their 3 yearly revalidation.
Please click here to download details and booking links
Absolutely. The FA runs events all over the country and for all levels. To explore events please visit our national CPD events page here.
If you're an FA Level 1 or 2 learner, continuous professional development hours are optional and so there is no longer a requirement for licensing .
If you're a UEFA qualified coach, however, you are required to complete 15 hours of CPD every three years to maintain your licence, which The FA recommends is best achieved by completing 5 hours per season