AFC Professional Coaching Diploma

The AFC Professional Coaching Diploma, also known as the AFC Pro-Diploma, is the highest level of coaching accreditation issued by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

[1] The AFC considers the diploma the equivalent of the UEFA Pro Licence.

[2] Students are required to have completed the B coaching certificate.

Study for the diploma involves undertaking at least 220 hours of coursework.

[3][4] The AFC have proposed that coaches of all national professional leagues, AFC Champions League and AFC Cup teams must have the diploma.