ANNO ACCADEMICO 2026-2027
MANAGER CALCISTICO
Period
OCT 2026 - MAY 2027
Format
IN PERSON
Training
560 HRS
Location
BOLOGNA
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FOOTBALL MANAGER COURSE
8TH EDITION - 2026 / 2027
The Football Manager Course at Accademia dello Sport, now in its 8th edition, is the ideal pathway for those who want to work in sports management and within professional football clubs.
The programme offers 560 training hours between classroom, experience in Serie A, B and Lega Pro professional clubs, 160 hours with the University of Bologna for the FIGC Sports Director qualification, and 3 months of guaranteed internship.
At the end of the programme, targeted job placement in partner clubs is provided, along with the opportunity to take part in an optional internship in Los Angeles to experience American professional football.
Training
420 classroom hours + 160 hours with the University of Bologna for the Sports Director qualification.
Experience
Exclusive access to Pro Clubs and 3 months of guaranteed internship.
Final Thesis
Technical paper and access to the F.I.G.C. Sports Director exam.
Job Placement
Targeted placement in partner clubs and optional internship in Los Angeles.
Training
420 classroom hours + 160 hours with the University of Bologna for the Sports Director qualification.
Experience
Exclusive access to Pro Clubs and 3 months of guaranteed internship.
Final Thesis
Technical paper and access to the F.I.G.C. Sports Director exam.
Job Placement
Targeted placement in partner clubs and optional internship in Los Angeles.
STUDY PLAN
A comprehensive multidisciplinary programme to master every aspect of modern football management.
Football
Youth Academy
First Team
Coach
SLO and Referee
Scout
Club Secretary
Sports Agent
Sports Marketing
Sports Journalism
Professional Positioning
Football English
Sports Medicine and Psychology
Athletic Training
Communications and Press Officer
Sports Law
Football Manager
Match & Training Analyst
Artificial Intelligence
ACCADEMIA LAB
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9 PROFESSIONS OF THE FUTURE
DISCOVER WHO YOU CAN BECOME
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Football Manager
Sports Agent
Football Scout
Match & Training Analyst
Coach
Sports Secretary
Team Manager
Sports Marketer
Press Officer
PIERLUIGI PARDO
Sports Journalist, TV Commentator and Television Host
Football Manager Course
RELATORI
Our course counts on the collaboration of top-level professionals, including Sports Directors, Match Analysts, Serie A and B Club Managers, Coaches and Youth Academy Managers.
Every lesson is an opportunity to learn directly from those who live football at the highest levels, sharing knowledge, experiences and game-changing strategies.
Professional Network
OUR PARTNERS
PLACEMENT
FROM THE MASTER TO THE WORLD OF FOOTBALL
The Advanced Specialisation Course is not just training - it is the launchpad for a professional career. Discover the success stories.
IMMERSIVE LEARNING
LIVE FOOTBALL FROM THE INSIDE
The Advanced Specialisation Course goes beyond theory. Through visits and workshops at professional clubs, we offer a concrete immersion in the elite football network.
Requirements
Admission
The course is open to enthusiasts and anyone who wants to build a career in football management. The initial step is simple to help us get to know you better.
Upper secondary school diploma
Minimum age 18 years
Passion for the football world and strong motivation
Process
How to get started
SUBMIT APPLICATION
Fill in the form
PRE-SELECTION
Our staff evaluates your profile
INTERVIEW
Brief introductory phone interview
ADMISSION
Receive confirmation and access the course