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India’s first dedicated Diploma course in Football Management by WIFA and Skillanation has now been recognized by the apex body of the sport in the country – All India Football Federation (AIFF).
This offers students of Class XII onwards an unprecedented opportunity to be trained for a year as Managers of Football within India and initiate a career path within the sport with the strongest possible foundation of knowledge, experience and network.
Mr. Kushal Das, General Secretary of AIFF remarked “We congratulate WIFA for launching a Diploma in Football Management course in association with Skillanation and the All India Football Federation fully supports this endeavour and we are glad to confirm that the AIFF recognises this course.”
Three Diploma course tracks have been launched – Full time, Part time and Online, allowing students to choose their preferred course. The Diploma will teach students the entire gamut of Football Management, Marketing, Sponsorships, Grassroots Development, Merchandising and Governance.
Students, upon completion of the course, will be able to work with Clubs, Academies, Teams, Leagues and Federations.
“We have seen the huge difference that trained coaches and referees can make to the sport and similarly it is imperative that we train Football Managers to lead the development of Football in the country” said Mr. Henry Menezez, CEO of WIFA.
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About WIFA
1) Founded in 1911, WIFA is the second oldest body of Football in India and the governing body of Football in Maharashtra
2) WIFA is affiliated to AIFF and the Maharashtra Olympic Association since their inception
3) WIFA is an association of 33 districts of Maharashtra and its registered office is located in Mumbai at the Cooperage Football Stadium
4) WIFA has 2 ISL and 2 I-League teams.
5) WIFA currently conducts Inter District Football Championships for Men and Women in 4 age categories on a league cum knock out basis
About Skillanation
Skillanation has been set up as a World-class skill development programme, spurred by the national skill development mission of the Government of India to fulfill the growing need in India for skilled personnel across fast-growing futuristic sectors and narrow the existing and potential gap between the demand and supply of skills.
Skillanation powers courses in fast emerging verticals such as Sports Broadcasting, Football Management, Big Data Analytics and Corporate Wellness and works in close collaboration with the Indo-African Chamber of Commerce and Industries and the Indo-Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industries.
