This course is a blend of online and virtual classroom-based learning, through our eLearning course and one-day Exclusive Access Virtual Event, which provides delegates with an interactive approach to learning, which can’t be gained anywhere else.
To provide our delegates with the best chance of success, our Football Intermediary Professional Programme is made up of three key aspects:
Football Intermediary Certificate – This 100% online course has been developed to cover 16 key modules, which will help you become a Football Intermediary, such as the financial intricacies of being in the football industry, handling contact negotiations and guiding players through personal aspects of their life. This interactive course includes animations, detailed explanations and quizzes, all delivered in a simple to digest format. Learn at your own pace, with unlimited 24/7 access, for 6 months.
Exclusive Access Virtual Event – This is a great opportunity for you to meet other aspiring Football Intermediaries from our course, as well as be instructed by Xabier deBeristain Humphrey, and other special guests. These instructors will be discussing the industry, how to start representing players, cover the psychology side of the job and answer any questions you may have. By the end of this event you will have gained an invaluable insight from their personal experiences, including their many successes and even some of their mistakes or regrets, helping you to learn from them and giving you an advantage. One other key area this event focusses on is the importance of networking, which will help you to build your own network, starting with the attendees of this event, as well as help you to fine-tune this skill for future dealings in business.
Mentor+ - Gain access to our team of mentors throughout your 6-months access to the course, which also includes some time after your attendance on the Exclusive Access Event.
Our Football Intermediary Course provides you with the necessary knowledge to be able to work with players and provide the best, most professional service you can. This will help ensure you are armed with the skills to be successful in this industry.
This course is made up of 16 modules, including:
We not only learn by listening but by asking questions too, which is why the Exclusive Access Virtual Event has been designed around these factors – listening and asking questions. Throughout the Exclusive Access Event you’ll get to meet (and question) key leaders within this industry.
Next Exclusive Access Virtual Event details
Where will this event be? – Online, held virtually.
Who will be running the training? - Xabier deBeristain Humphrey (Football Intermediary and Sports Lawyer)and other special guests (TBC)
We offer a range of payment options, including:
Mentoring
Xabier and his team are available throughout your first 12 months – this is not just for course related information, this is also for any questions you have regarding starting your career, or implementing the course knowledge in a practical way, kicking off your day-to-day responsibilities as an Intermediary.
About Xabier deBeristain Humphrey
Football Intermediary
Xabier is one of the most highly regarded sports intermediaries in the industry. He is fluent in English, Spanish, French and German, which makes him one of the select few intermediaries and lawyers that can represent his clients directly in different parts of the world.
Having played in the highly acclaimed Athletic Bilbao Academy alongside the likes of Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso, Xabier genuinely is one of the few intermediaries that has it all.
His Sports agency, DBW Global, has supported a wide range of football players, including:
Qualified Sports Lawyer
Xabier is not only a respected football intermediary but also is a qualified sports and commercial sector lawyer, where he represents leading law firms, including Clifford Chance LLP and Allen & Overy.
Professional Mentor
Xabier has a passion for education and regularly supports football clubs by speaking to players, parents and club employees on subjects surrounding the industry. Xabier and the DBW Global team have now teamed up with leading training organisation e-Careers to deliver an industry leading sports intermediary programme.
Don’t just dream of becoming a Football Intermediary – study to gain the necessary knowledge and put in the required work to make that dream a reality!
For most people looking to become a Football Intermediary, the huge earning potential is usually quite a big driving factor. Yes, while there can be large salaries gained from this industry (think about Jorge Mendes fee earned by arranging the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus – over £19m!), you’ll also get to work in an industry that you’re passionate about. As there is a skills-gap of highly trained, professional Football Intermediaries, those who are taking the time to become fully trained and certified Football Intermediaries are giving themselves the best chances of success.
Finally, you’ll get to learn essential subject areas, including:
Over 500 delegates have attended this course and learned from some the industries greatest!
There are no prerequisites to enrol onto this course, which means that whether you’re from a sports management background, or just looking for your first career, you can work towards becoming a Football Intermediary through this programme. Build up your knowledge and learn the techniques necessary to navigate this industry successfully, while gaining a football certificate to support that knowledge. While not necessarily essential, it does pay to be a confident communicator, a good negotiator and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Not too long ago, professional football agent jobs were difficult to get. Breaking into the industry was extremely hard and required a lot of capital but things changed in 2015, when the rules allowed anyone to become a Football Intermediary. The only requirements now are to comply with your local FA’s rules, which for those looking to become Intermediaries in England, include:
We’ve made the enrolment process as easy as possible, with 3 different ways to enrol:
You can enrol onto this course at any time and once you have access to your course materials, you can study whenever and wherever you like, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for a period of 12 months.
The Football Intermediary Certificate is 100% online and you will have access to these course materials 24/7 for a period of 12 months.
The next Exclusive Access Virtual Event will be:
How much is my investment into this course?
If life as a Football Intermediary sounds like the career move for you, now is the time to start your journey and enrol onto this course.
We offer three payment options to make enrolling on this course easier for you:
We have a range of blogposts you can explore, to discover more about becoming a Football Intermediary and the industry in general.
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