Specialist Training Course

FIFA football agent exam preparatory course

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The new edition is scheduled for 2026.

Preparing for the FIFA Football Agent Exam is not merely an administrative formality; it is a rigourous test of technical competence designed to filter access to an increasingly professionalised industry.

With study materials exceeding 1,000 pages of complex legal regulations —including the RSTP, FFAR, and FIFA Statutes— candidates face an overwhelming volume of information. At Sports Law Hub, we know that rote memorisation is insufficient. To pass the FIFA Football Agent Exam, you must think like the regulator.

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English edition

Execution date:

From March 18th to April 9th, 2026

Course duration:

16 hours

Training sessions:

8 weekly sessions

From 18:00 to 20:00 CET (CET)

Format:

Live Sessions: Attend in real-time or watch recordings of any sessions you miss.

Post-April 9: Registrations after this date will grant access to the full On-Demand (self-paced) format.
Registration Deadline: April 30.

Lenguage:

English

Tuition fees:

620 €

(Taxes included)

Enrollment deadlines

Enrollment for attending the live sessions will be available until one week before the course starts.

Those who enroll after the course has started will have access to the remaining live sessions and to the full recordings of all sessions, which will be available for one month after the course ends.

Academic Direction: the expert vision of Barry Lysaght

The course is led by one of the most authoritative figures in international football governance. Barry Lysaght brings a unique “insider” perspective from the regulator, having held legal leadership positions within some of the football ecosystem’s most relevant institutions: Former Legal Counsel & Group Lead at FIFA, Former Head of Sports Legal at the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) and Former General Counsel of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF).

As both a senior sports lawyer and licensed FIFA Football Agent, Barry combines the technical rigour of a legal professional who has drafted key regulations with the pragmatic insight of an active market operator. His leadership ensures that the course content is forensic in its focus, comprehensive in its scope and strategically relevant for both the Exam and professional practice.

Who is this program for?

This high-performance programme is aimed at professionals who require immediate technical validation:

Aspiring FIFA Agents
Sports Lawyers
Club Directors and Staff
Intermediaries and Consultants

Methodology

Live and at your own pace
Live sessions are the heart of our program. We always encourage attendance because that’s where the magic happens: real-time debate, the resolution of complex questions, and the creation of a valuable network of contacts with other professionals in the field.

However, we understand the daily demands of the sports world. For this reason, if you can’t attend a class, don’t worry. All sessions are recorded, and you will have access to them for a set period so you can catch up or review the content at your own pace.

Flexible enrollment
You have until April 30, 2026, to enroll in the course. Although the live sessions take place from March 18th to April 9th, upon enrollment, you will gain immediate access to all recordings of the sessions that have already taken place.

Lecturers

The faculty has been selected based on criteria of technical excellence and direct operational experience in the FIFA Football Agent Exam field. Our lecturers include leading sports lawyers and senior consultants who combine both legal expertise and practical know-how gained from years of elite-level practice. This ensures that every session provides the strategic depth necessary to navigate the FIFA Football Agent Exam successfully. The final speaker lineup will be confirmed closer to the course dates.

Daniel Rietiker

Head of unit at the European Court of Human Rights

Faraz Shahlaei

Adjunct professor of law at Loyola Law School (Los Angeles)

Elisabeth de Nadal

Head of the Sustainability, Business and Human Rights Practice at Cuatrecasas

What will you learn?

This programme moves beyond theory to provide a practical toolkit for mastering FIFA regulations. By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Master the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR): Understand the governance structure, scope of application, and the global legal status of the regulations.

Manage Core Obligations & Compliance: Perform deep-dive analyses of agent responsibilities and operational risk-mapping.

Navigate the Transfer System (RSTP): Gain technical command of the TMS, player and coach contracts, and TPI/TPO regulations.

Implement Safeguarding Protocols: Apply key obligations and FIFA best practices when representing minors.

Operate within the FIFA Clearing House: Understand the intended fee system, training rewards, and solidarity contributions.

Handle Proceedings before FIFA & CAS: Navigate the Disciplinary and Ethics Codes, including procedural considerations and relevant case law.

Certification

Upon completion of the FIFA football agent exam preparatory course, participants will receive a certificate of completion issued by Sports Law Hub. This credential validates the technical and operational competencies acquired in FIFA regulations and international sports governance. Beyond demonstrating highly specialised training, this certificate carries significant industry recognition and prestige, backed by Sports Law Hub’s global reputation and the academic leadership of world-class experts in the field.

This full immersion in the world of football regulations offers the most effective path to mastering the FIFA Football Agent Exam, advancing your career, and acquiring the core competencies required to excel as a licensed professional in the global football industry.