FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Anyone in the World who is interested in football scouting or who aspires to become a football scout

Our football scouting course replicates how an individual would scout for a professional club which has helped course attendees who have been giving opportunities by clubs. For example, we have worked with Millwall & have 6 former course attendees scouting for them based in the UK & Ireland in both live / video scouting roles. Video scouts are home based, making it the most flexible role in football. Live scouts are also home based, however the key difference being travel to & from games.

No playing experience, coaching or academic qualifications are required to sign up to our online accredited football scouting course as everything is covered on the course, however you will need to have a basic understanding of the game, which is essential.

No! If you’re an adult & good enough then you are old enough! For example, our owner Steve Simmons began scouting professionally for Wycombe Wanderers aged 19. We have course attendees scouting for clubs aged 18-60.

Absolutely! Steve will be your direct on course mentor. No AI, automation or exams.

Official signed & date stamped CDP scouting certification is issued upon completion

Yes! Steve will personally be reviewing your scouting reports & providing feedback who has 20 years experience, including senior scouting roles at Premier League clubs.

Laptop, Desktop or tablet, Internet/Wifi connection & E-mail address! The course is completely online based & completed all in your own time!

We have course attendees scouting for clubs in both live & video scouting roles across the UK, Europe, A-League & MLS who live in various locations across the World. For example, we have a former course attendee in Colombia who is a video scout for Brentford. We have also had 7 at FC Twente in both live / video scouting roles, based in the UK, Holland, Scandinavia, Ireland & Australia. 

Yes, providing you have a laptop, tablet, or desktop as well as Internet/Wifi connection & e-mail address 

Yes – the course replicates in many ways how you would scout for a professional club so you will be completing practical online video scouting exercises

You will instantly receive sample scouting reports, templates & scouting handbook guides upon signing up via e-mail. Templates replicate those used by many clubs across the world.

Watching all webinars with guest speakers, reading scouting material provided & in completing all practical scouting exercises! No exams, no pressure, no deadlines! All self paced!

Feedback is provided when completing practical online exercises, which is why there are no exams.

Yes! You will be in contact with an experienced 1st team Premier League / European scout.

You will receive course material including access to previous live video hosted chats with current / former Premier League managers, chief scouts, technical directors & player’s. Your mentor Steve Simmons will also be in contact with you on the same day!

Upon signing up we do not issue refunds as you will be sent a welcome e-mail including course material, providing you with the option to begin immediately 

We have worked with clubs across the World, which has also been key to Football Scouting Worldwide now having 150+ former course attendees scouting for professional clubs in both live / football video scouting roles. The course also replicates in many aspects how an individual would scout for a football club, which has also helped course attendees when applying / starting in roles.

Yes! You would just need to select Klarna or Clearpay on the booking page who provide interest free options. Please contact us if you’re based outside the UK regarding interest free instalment plans. Alternatively, you can also invest in our online football scouting programme via bank transfer.