Free Courses Are Fully Online, Focused on Management, Technical, and Law in Football. Registrations Open Until January 1, 2025.
If you are passionate about football and want to specialize and work more technically and professionally in the field, this opportunity is for you! The Ministry of Sports, in partnership with the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Ceará (IFCE), is accepting registrations for the Academia e Futebol program, which offers 10 free online courses, all with certification and teaching materials.
The trainings cover various areas of football, such as sports law, club management, marketing, and even women’s leadership in sports.
You can enroll in up to three courses simultaneously and benefit from content written by renowned specialists in Brazil. The classes have a workload of 40 hours and are designed to cater to both professionals in the field and students and sports enthusiasts.
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What You Need to Know About the Courses
The courses of the Academia e Futebol program are an initiative of the National Secretariat of Football and Defense of Fans’ Rights (SNFDT), of the Ministry of Sports, which aims to promote qualification and dissemination of knowledge about football and its derivatives, such as futsal and beach football.
With updated and entirely online content, the training allows anyone in Brazil to participate, as long as they have internet access. In addition to being free, the courses offer an exclusive e-book with all the teaching material, and at the end, students receive certification valid throughout the national territory.
According to the national secretary of Football, Athirson Mazolli, “these courses have already reached over 10,000 people across Brazil, demonstrating the positive impact of this public policy on training professionals and expanding opportunities in the sports market.”
Check Out the Available Courses
- Sports Law in Football
- Women in Leadership Positions in Football
- Football Teaching Methodology
- Futsal Teaching Methodology
- Communication and Marketing in Football Clubs
- Football Club Management
- Management of Social Football and Futsal Projects
- Management of Infrastructure in Football Clubs
- Management and Fundraising for Women’s Football Projects
- Technical Management in Football Clubs
These courses are ideal for those looking to develop skills in both the technical and management aspects of football, including fundamental topics such as sports marketing and social projects.
How the Registration Process Works?
The process is simple and quick. Registrations are open until January 1, 2025 and can be made through the Academia de Futebol program’s website. When accessing the link, the candidate must fill out a form and choose up to three courses they wish to enroll in.
After completing the form, just wait for the start of classes and prepare to dive into rich and detailed content about the world of football.
Where to Enroll
Interested individuals should access the official site of the Academia e Futebol program, promoted by the Ministry of Sports, and register directly on the portal.
SECURE YOUR SPOT BY CLICKING HERE
The process is fully online, and you only need a valid email and internet access.
About the Ministry of Sports
The Ministry of Sports aims to develop public policies that promote access to sports, both at the professional and community levels.
Through programs like Academia e Futebol, the ministry seeks to train professionals and broaden opportunities in the sports sector, contributing to social and economic development in the country.
This partnership with IFCE reinforces the Ministry’s commitment to education and innovation, offering high-quality courses that meet the demands of the sports market and the training of future leaders in the field.

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