CBF Academy is the Brazilian Football Confederation’s education institution, offering professional development for people seeking careers in football and the wider sports industry. Its programs are presented as CBF-endorsed, with courses developed in partnership with an academic institution and credentials recognized in Brazil and abroad. Learning is available online and in person, with instruction from experienced industry professionals and an emphasis on practical case studies, flexible study, and connections with international partners.

The Academy’s portfolio ranges from foundational and specialist courses to professional coaching and technical licenses, workshops, and license-renewal programs. Subject areas include coaching, performance analysis, scouting, sports science, psychology, physiotherapy, nutrition, training, and injury prevention. It also provides postgraduate qualifications, MBAs, and executive education in football management, sports law, marketing, governance, compliance, data analysis, and high-performance health. Its master’s programs focus on leadership and management in the sports industry. Across these offerings, CBF Academy aims to build expertise, strengthen professional networks, and prepare students for the practical, strategic, and organizational challenges of working in football.