FREE Courses

Explore a selection of free online courses in sports law, sports management, governance, athlete safeguarding, and anti-doping. These courses are offered by reputable universities and international sports organizations, providing valuable opportunities to develop specialized knowledge and practical skills. Please note that while the course content may be available for free, some platforms may charge a fee for issuing certificates.

Alison

Essentials of Sports Scouting

Introduces talent identification, athlete assessment and the principal methods used by professional sports scouts.
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The Open University

Exploring Sport Coaching and Psychology

Introduces the scientific, psychological and managerial principles that contribute to effective coaching and sporting performance.
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FutureLearn

Sport for Sustainable Development: Designing Effective Policies and Programmes

Explores how effective sports policies and programmes can support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Udemy

Sports Leadership and Management

Examines leadership, negotiation, networking, broadcasting and strategic decision-making through sports-industry experiences.
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Alison

Essentials of Esports

Provides an introduction to the business, management, competitions and commercial ecosystem of the esports industry.
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The Open University (OpenLearn)

A Question of Ethics: Right or Wrong?

Explores ethical duties, professional boundaries, power relationships and codes of conduct in sport and fitness.
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Udemy

Sports Agents and the Athlete Management Business

Explores athlete representation, contract law, licensing requirements, commissions and the business responsibilities of sports agents.
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Coursera

Sports Betting: Risks and Ripple Effects Teach-Out

Examines the business, legal, ethical and public-health consequences of sports betting and its impact on athletes and institutions.
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edX

Sport Analytics: Data-Driven Decision Making

Explains how sports organisations use data, metrics and visualisation to improve strategic and operational decisions.
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