The Australian Sports Commission has developed a free online coaching course.

The course is entitled "Beginning Coaching General Principles" and is aimed at first time and beginner coaches. The course is free of charge for Australian residents with a valid postal address. You can complete the course online whenever you like.

The course contains five modules, and covers items including the role and responsibilities expected of a coach, planning, safety, working with parents, communication, group management and inclusive coaching practices when working with people with a disability or special population groups.

If you successfully complete the course, you will receive a certificate and have your details recorded on the Australian Sports Commission’s national coaching database.

To complete the course, Click Here (Opens a new window)