The C Diploma is delivered by Soccer Nova Scotia and develops the coach’s capacity to meet the demands of coaching grassroots soccer and is the entry course to the Advanced Coach Education Pathway.
Target Coach: The C Diploma is a requirement for Head Coaches at the AAA and AA levels in the NSSL, but is open to all coaches looking to advance their careers and understanding of the game.
Course Duration: 75 hours
Full attendance is required in order to achieved trained status.
Learning Environment:
- 6 days, in-person (classroom & on-field)
- Independent Online Learning (asynchronous)
- Collaborative Online Learning (synchronous)
- Assessment of Competency
Pre-requisite:
- NCCP Make Ethical Decision (MED)
- Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders (Soccer)
- NCCP Making Head Way in Sport
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two
Course Fee: $650
Licence Validity
Upon successful completion of the C Diploma the coach will receive a coaching licence valid for three (3) years. The licence may be maintained by following the Canada Soccer Maintenance and Renewal Process.
Application and Registration
In 2026/2027, there will be 2 C Diploma courses offered in Nova Scotia:
1. NS & NB Accelerate HER *women only*
2. NS Concacaf C Diploma
For more information on either of these courses, click here