March 12 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has launched the third edition of its AFC Certificate in Football Leadership (ACFL), a six-month programme run by the AFC Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE).
The ACFL is taught across six proprietary modules that mix a theoretical perspective, hands-on activities, and case studies. The objective is to accelerate AFC member nation leadership capabilities and improve their real-time decision-making competencies.
The modules comprise Principles of Leadership, Influence and Impact through Communication, Organisational Design and Development in Football, Environmental, Social and Governance in Football, A Leader’s Perspective of Football Development & Performance, and Managing Projects in Football.
AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John said: “The AFC continuously looks to propel Asian football towards greater heights, and our vision to become the world’s leading Confederation can be summarised in the ACFL’s delivery of exclusive, substantial content geared towards uplifting the individual and consequently, our MAs, RAs and stakeholders.
“Education plays a vital role in our efforts to realise our Vision, and the ACFL arms its graduates with essential leadership concepts and theories that are of the utmost benefit in reinforcing their organisations’ quest towards improved efficiency and the achievement of their respective goals.”
The first edition of the ACFL saw 19 graduates, while the second edition had 35 graduates, Registration for the third edition of the ACFL closes on March 21, 2025.
“As football management moves with the times, so has the AFC in ensuring our various educational programmes keep up with all its new developments, stay abreast of the changing standards, needs and expectations of the game and create a tangible impact that advances our MAs, RAs and the larger Asian football community,” said John.
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