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The Certified Strength & Conditioning Football Specialist is the society's highest credential in football built for practitioners aiming to make an impact at the highest levels of the game.
A two-level pathway combining 75 hours of evidence-based theory online with a hands-on practical assessment. Designed for coaches working or aiming to work inside professional football environments.
Evidence-based theory delivered fully online — physiology, biomechanics, periodisation and football-specific load management. Prepares students to advance into Level II.
On passing, you join the global directory of certified specialists and enter the CEU cycle to maintain the credential.
Who can certify, and what you receive — read the CSCE Level I prerequisites before enrolling.
There is no specific prerequisite to apply. However, only candidates who possess a bachelor's degree in Sport Sciences or a related area can be certified officially as a Strength and Conditioning Expert in Football by the SCS. Candidates without that degree receive a certificate of attendance/completion, but are not considered certified experts by the SCS.
The CSCE Football Certification is available in English and Spanish. Select your preferred language to continue.
Everything you need to know about the Certified Strength and Conditioning Expert in Football (CSCE – F – L1) certification.
The Certified Strength and Conditioning Expert in Football (Soccer) – Level I (CSCE – F – L1) can be completed over a period of 6 months. The course starts after enrollment and you have a maximum of 6 months to complete it.
There is no specific class schedule. It is completely flexible. You can access the video lectures at any time during the program.
You can apply to the course whenever you want during the year. Inscriptions are open indefinitely.
There is no specific prerequisite. However, only candidates who possess a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Sciences or related area can be confirmed as a Certified Expert in Football by the SCS.
Students in their final year may apply and become certified after presenting their Bachelor's Degree Diploma.
You can take the quiz as many times as needed without paying an additional fee.
The final exam is an online test of 100 multiple-choice questions. It lasts up to 2 hours and requires a passing grade of 50%.
The certificate is not valid indefinitely; every CSCE must recertify according to the SCS guidelines.
Video lectures and professor presentations remain available during the programme.
After inscription, you receive an email with the relevant information. Questions can be sent to education@scs.academy or info@scs.academy.
You receive a digital diploma; a paper version is available on request with postal charges covered by the recipient.
You receive your digital diploma immediately after finishing the course.
SCS members receive a reduced fee. Country-based discounts follow the World Bank income classification.
Self-paced micro-credentials covering a specific performance domains. Each carries CEU credits toward your certification.
We're building focused micro-credentials. Stay tuned.
Hands-on, instructor-led sessions in global performance hubs. Limited cohorts, on-site access. Members get priority registration.
Apply for the CSPS pathway, enrol in a short course, or claim a seat in the next live workshop cohort.
