FIFA has announced the fourth edition of its FIFA Diploma in Club Management and the second edition of the FIFA Players Executive Programme, with both programmes scheduled to begin in November 2026 and run until April 2028.
The 18-month initiatives are designed to strengthen leadership and management skills across the football industry, bringing together club executives, active and retired professional players and coaches.
Participants will combine online learning with optional in-person sessions, club visits and behind-the-scenes experiences at clubs around the world.
In a post obtained from the football governing body’s website on Thursday, FIFA’s Director of Professional Football Relations and Development, Ornella Desirée Bellia, said the programmes demonstrate FIFA’s commitment to developing the people who play key roles in the game.
“The FIFA Diploma in Club Management and the FIFA Players Executive Programme reflect our commitment to supporting the key stakeholders of the game,” Bellia said.
