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Coaching Accreditation

The AFL’s coach accreditation program has evolved, changing how coaches learn, develop and achieve accreditation. Be sure to familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before registering.

Points and Recognition Framework

The AFL’s new coaching accreditation structure includes five accreditation levels: Registered, Registered Accredited, Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Throughout the season it’s important to complete modules, attend events and programs that can earn valuable points to build your Coach Accreditation.

Registered: < 90 points
You have completed Step one of the three-step accreditation process. Finalise all three to be eligible to coach.
Registered Accredited: 90 points
This is the minimum requirement for you to be able to coach on game day
Bronze: 100 points
You’re beginning your coaching career, at Bronze level you’ll be able to access extra learning modules and video content
Silver: 200 points
You’re growing your impact as a coach. At Silver level, you’ll gain access to extra learning opportunities, exclusive development sessions, and recognition for your ongoing commitment to improving your coaching craft.
Gold: 400 points
The Gold Tier is the top level of coach accreditation – a recognition of excellence, commitment, and leadership in the coaching community. To be a Gold Tier coach, you’ll need to complete the Advanced Coaching Course. You’ve reached the peak of the coaching pathway, demonstrating a deep understanding of the game, a drive for continuous improvement, and the ability to inspire those around you.

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How to Obtain Points

Coaches can earn points and new accreditations by actively participating in a variety of learning activities. These activities include but are not limited to:

Online Modules: Structured courses and learning available on the AFL LMS.
Face-to-Face Workshops: Interactive, facilitator-led sessions.
Self-Directed Learning: Independent learning of coaching related topics.
Practical Coaching: Hands-on coaching practice.

How Points are Allocated

Different learning elements within the framework have varying points based on their complexity, duration, and significance. Here’s how points are typically allocated:

Compliance Modules: 40 points
Essential Courses: 50 points
Online Modules: 10 or 20 points depending on the complexity of the module.
Face-to-Face Workshops: Minimum of 50 points per workshop
All other learning types/elements: TBC

Retaining Your Accreditation

Points reset to the minimum required for the current accreditation on November 1 each year. This ensures that coaches remain engaged and active throughout the year to maintain or improve their coaching accreditation.

For a Bronze and Silver coach to maintain their current accreditation, they will need to obtain at least 50 points each calendar year. This includes 40 points from compliance modules and at least 10 points from an additional learning element. For a Gold coach, they will need to obtain at least 100 points each calendar year to maintain their current accreditation.

Bronze: 50 points in a calendar year
Silver: 50 points in a calendar year
Gold: 100 points in a calendar year

If a coach does not achieve enough points in a calendar year, they will revert to one accreditation below.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you’ve gained coaching experience, education, or qualifications – either in Australian Football or another sport – you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) within the AFL Coach Accreditation Framework.

RPL allows you to have your existing skills formally recognised and matched to appropriate accreditation level.

To find out more about Recognition of prior learning, log into your coaching profile and select ‘Apply for RPL’ under ‘Coach Hub’ tab.

AFL Play Coaching Resources

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Access the AFL Play coaching hub for everything you need to start or develop your coaching journey, including accreditation pathways, how to become a coach, education courses and a wide range of coaching resources.

Coach Education Pathway

To become a Gold coach, you first need to complete three Elevate courses or an Elevate Bundle (which is all 3 done in one day) before being eligible for selection into the Advanced Coaching course.

Upon completing the Advanced Coaching Course, coaches will obtain their Gold Accreditation status.

The next offering is the Advanced Coaching Elective, where there are 3 individual offerings available that can apply to participate in.

Learn More

Explore the AFL’s coaching education pathway webpage, including course requirements, prerequisites, delivery formats, durations and accreditation points.

WA Football Coaching Resources

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Women in Coaching

WA Football have developed programs that equip women with the tools, skills and strategies to make an impact in their football community.

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