AFC Professional Coaching Diploma


The AFC Professional Coaching Diploma, also known as the AFC Pro-Diploma, is the highest level of coaching accreditation issued by the Asian Football Confederation. The diploma was first awarded by the AFC in 2001. The AFC consider the diploma the equivalent of the UEFA Pro Licence.

Structure

Students are required to have completed the A coaching certificate. Study for the diploma involves undertaking at least 220 hours of coursework.
The AFC have proposed that from 2017 coaches of all AFC Champions League teams must have the diploma.