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Football Refereeing: Become a Football Referee

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Summary

Price
£15 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
4 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - £9.99
  • Certificate of completion - £15.99
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

This course is designed for individuals who have a passion for football and aspire to become a football referee. The ideal customer for this course is a football enthusiast who is keen to learn about the rules and regulations of the game and wants to take on the role of a referee. They may be interested in officiating matches at the amateur or professional level and may be looking for a new challenge or a way to stay involved with the sport.

Demographically, the ideal customer for this course could be of any age or gender, but they should have a basic understanding of the game and be physically fit enough to keep up with the pace of the game. They may also have experience playing football, coaching, or volunteering in other capacities within the sport. Their pain points may include a lack of knowledge of the rules and regulations of the game, uncertainty about how to become a referee, or a desire to stay involved with the sport in a new and exciting way.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a football referee.
  • Comprehend the law of the game, including pre-match, common rules, and during the game.
  • Learn the practical guidelines and latest changes in football refereeing.
  • Gain insight into the fitness and dietary requirements of a football referee.
  • Acquire knowledge of how to become a football referee.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - £9.99

Receive a digital copy of your certificate as a PDF file for only £9.99.

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - £15.99

A physical, high-quality copy of your certificate will be printed and mailed to you for only £15.99.

For students within the United Kingdom, there will be no additional charge for postage and packaging. For students outside the United Kingdom, there will be an additional £10 fee for international shipping.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to football refereeing, including the role and responsibilities of a football referee, the law of the game, practical guidelines and the latest changes, and fitness and dietary requirements. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations of football.

This course is delivered through a series of eight modules, each of which includes interactive learning materials, videos, and quizzes to test knowledge retention. Upon completion of the course, participants will have a solid foundation in football refereeing.

Who is this course for?

  • Football enthusiasts with a basic understanding of the game.
  • Individuals looking to take on the role of a football referee.
  • Coaches or volunteers looking to expand their knowledge of the game.
  • Individuals looking for a new challenge or way to stay involved in football.

Career path

  • Assistant Referee: £18,000 - £25,000 per year
  • Semi-Professional Referee: £25,000 - £40,000 per year
  • Professional Referee: £70,000 - £100,000+ per year
  • Referee Assessor/Instructor: £20,000 - £40,000 per year
  • Referee Coordinator: £25,000 - £50,000 per year
  • Referee Manager: £40,000 - £80,000 per year

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Provider

Janets

Janets, is a popular and respected online platform where learners can access a range of affordable business-related courses. Our hardworking and experienced team are proud to present an extensive catalogue of courses that can be studied both flexibly and conveniently. You can learn anywhere, anytime, using any internet device. What’s more, successful completion of any course will lead to a fully-accredited qualification and e-certificate, demonstrating the learner’s commitment to ongoing professional development.

Our business courses - which include business administration and management, business branding training, business etiquette training, business ethics training, and many more - are designed to help people develop their professional skills and knowledge to find a job, gain a promotion, change career, or simply to add to their qualifications in a way that fits in with a busy life. It doesn’t matter if you want to gain the qualification or your employers want you to. Whatever the case, we can help.

 

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