Accredited Sports Agent Course
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Summary
- Proof of Completion - Free
- Certificate of Achievement - £14.99
- ICOES Digital Certificate - £21.99
- ICOES Certificate - Hard Copy - £29.99
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - £39.99
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
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Overview
Earn between 4% and 10% of players’ contracts as their sports agent or sports manager. The more your player is paid, the more you get paid. Our Sports Agent course opens the doors to this lucrative sports management career.
It’s boom-time in the sports industry with rewarding deals, generous salaries and sponsorships continually smashing records. Every day people are making a living in a sports management career they love. Premier League footballers earn an average of more than £50,000 a week and, it’s the sports agents who negotiate these contracts and manage their clients’ finances. Sign up for our Sports Agent course to find your niche in the high-flying world of sports management.
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KEY COURSE BENEFITS:
- 60-Day access - Study at your own pace
- Internationally-recognised CPD accredited course
- Start learning straightaway from any laptop or mobile device in any country
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Knowing how to broker the best financial and sponsorship deals for players and athletes will put you in high demand. Our Sports Agent certificate course will prepare you to excel in the exciting world of sports management. In your own time and at your own pace, you will discover all you need to be a successful sports agent. Sign up now so you can start helping sports people earn what they deserve.
Certificates
Proof of Completion
Digital certificate - Included
Certificate of Achievement
Digital certificate - £14.99
ICOES Digital Certificate
Digital certificate - £21.99
ICOES Certificate - Hard Copy
Hard copy certificate - £29.99
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Digital certificate - £39.99
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Description
Globally the sports industry is worth up to £380 billion and £20 billion in the UK where it generates around 500,000 jobs. There’s a huge demand for skilled negotiators to take care of players.
Talented players are commanding massive salaries and need top sports management teams to take care of all their needs. As their agent, you need to bring all your negotiating skills to the table to make sure your players always get the best possible deal.
Start studying now and you will:
- understand the many functions and roles of a sports agent
- know more about the sports you will be handling
- make a great impression when networking
- find new talented players
- assess what your clients are worth
sign up new clients and give them what they want
- handle media enquiries and set up interviews
- advise your clients on salaries, incentives and bonuses
- know your way around legal matters such as a contract and reading the fine print
- negotiate with teams and sponsors
There’s a lot to learn if you want to succeed in this specialist sports management role. Our course enables you to learn at your own pace and in your own time. The course is totally online so it’s as if you have your very own pocket-sized sports management team in your phone.
Sign up for our accredited Sports Agent course now to prepare yourself for an enterprising sports management career.
How is the Sports Agent course assessed?
There is a short multiple-choice exam at the end of each module for you to take and you’ll know your score immediately.
By studying the Sports agent course online with IOA, you do not pay an extra fee for sitting an exam or have to wait for a set date to sit an exam.
Sports Agent Course Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction
- Role of a sports agent
- Salary and pay scale
- Skills necessary for a sports agent
- Tips for success as a sports agent
Module 2: Understanding The Sports You Will Be Handling
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Golf
- Tennis
- Other sports
Module 3: Networking
- Getting your name out there
- Handling rejection
- Making a good impression
- Building a relationship
- Make things easy for the client
Module 4: Analysing Worth
- Assessing your client’s worth
- Market analysis
- Accepting and accounting for client weaknesses
- Assessing for the right target
Module 5: Client Relationship
- Finding and landing new clients
- Confidence and value
- Managing expectations
- Giving your client what he/she wants
- Advising a client on big decisions
Module 6: Public Relations
- Creating a brand
- Highlighting your client’s strengths
- Pitching your client
- Avoiding or deflecting weaknesses
- Showing strength in yourself
Module 7: Finance
- Understanding finance
- Advising your client
- Salary structures
- Incentives and bonuses
- Analysing the numbers
Module 8: Legal Matters
- Understanding contract laws
- The language of lawyers
- Fine print and caveats
- Contract creation and/or approval
- Tips and tricks
Module 9: Understanding General Managers And Team Structure
- Front office structure and roles
- How teams market players
- The economics of sports
- Managing facilities
- Managing events
Module 10: Negotiating With Teams And Sponsors
- How to negotiate
- Knowing the tricks
- Bad negotiation techniques
- Analysing your opponent
- Managing your risk and doing what is best for the client
Who is this course for?
- Sports lovers seeking a fast-moving career in sports management
- Anyone already working within sports management, such as sports coaching or scouting, who wants to represent players
- Anyone interested in helping sports people get the best opportunities at their club and with sponsorship
- Parents of talented young players and athletes who want to become their agent to ensure they get the best deals
- Anyone working within a legal or financial team which represents sports people
- Former players or athletes who want to continue working within the world of sport
- People working within sports consultancy firms or who advise professionals and want to learn more about managing their clients
Requirements
This Sports Agent course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.
Career path
- Explore the exciting and in-demand job of being a sports agent
- Be more self-assured and confident in your selling and negotiation skills within sports management, sports coaching or training
- Work with sports clients in your existing role within finance, business or accounting
- Pursue a career within major sports-related companies such as Nike and Adidas, who invest heavily in sponsorship
Questions and answers
Can a 14 year old take this ...
Answer:There is no age-restriction to avail to our courses but under Article 8 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where the child is below the age of 16 years old, we are required by law to obtain authorisation of the parent or legal guardian to offer services to the minor. We are also required to verify the identity of the legal guardian giving the consent. At the end of each course, students receive a pdf certificate confirming course completion.
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Answer:As soon as you complete this Sports Agent Course, the certificate will be available to download.
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Answer:Once you complete your purchase you will be contacted with all the relevant information for you to get started with your Sports Agent Course.
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