Mexican Football Association, the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and the Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders (CIFAL) from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), have established the internationally certified ‘Sport Integrity Training and Advanced Education Programme’ for the benefit of sport federations, leagues, clubs, law enforcement authorities, regulators and other relevant stakeholders concerned about the integrity of sports.

In the field of sport integrity, the ICSS works in close cooperation with key international organizations such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the international Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), the World Bank and UNESCO. Moreover, the ICSS is an active member of the European Union’s Expert Group on Sport Integrity (XG Integrity), the Europol Platform for Experts and the European Parliament’s Intergroup on Sport. The Centre has also contributed to drafting and advancement of important international instruments, such as the Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions and the Declaration of Berlin, adopted by the 5th World Conference of Sport Ministers (MINEPS V) and UNESCO’s Kazan Action Plan adopted by MINEPS VI.
The work of ICSS in the capacity-building area is based on leading research and reports, including but not limited to:

• UNODC-ICSS Resource Guide on Good Practices in the Investigation of Match-Fixing
• SORBONNE-ICSS Guiding Principles on Sports Betting Integrity
• HARVARD Kennedy School’s Off Pitch: Football’s Financial Integrity Weaknesses, and How to Strengthen Them

MAIN GOAL

The overall goal of the ‘Sport Integrity Training and Advanced Education Programme’ is to enhance, develop, and strengthen the knowledge, competencies, instincts, abilities, processes and resources of sport professionals in critical fields such as anti-corruption in sport, good governance and transparency, compliance, the fight against match-fixing and youth protection in the context of sport. Participants will acquire new knowledge, develop skills, and join an international network of peers which will allow different forms of future mutual assistance and collaboration.

WHO CAN APPLY 

The courses are primarily intended for sport professionals, public authorities, as well as business and civil society.

COURSES

The programme has been structured into eleven (11) interlinked courses which can be completed as a whole or independently depending on the interest and requirements of the participant.

Each course has duration of fifteen (15) hours of learning which participants can complete over a three (3) week period. All courses are delivered online primarily in English.

Click on each course in the table below to learn more.

MODE OF DELIVERY

All courses are delivered primarily in English online via e-Learning using the ICSS’s Learning Management System (LMS).

Each course will include the following learning activities:

• Video Lectures: Using self-study, participants will have to complete a series of pre-recorded online video lectures on their own at their preferred pace and time of day which fits their schedule.
• Live Guest Lectures: Supporting the video lectures, the participants will be required to attend a series of guest lectures on the specified course subject. These will be hosted in a live webinar session, on a specified date and time; facilitated by leading experts and professionals in the field of sports safety and security.
• Course Knowledge Evaluation: Participants will be required to complete a knowledge evaluation of the course subject matter.

CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION

The ‘Sport Integrity Training and Advanced Education Programme’ is certified by UNITAR and delivered by its CIFAL Global Network to meet an exceptionally high training and learning standard and guarantee the participants will increase their knowledge, develop skills, and influence their behaviour. All certificates issued are recognised internationally by LEGA PRO, the ICSS and UNITAR.

The certification and accreditation are structured as follows:

• Certificate of Completion:
  • Participants shall be awarded the certificate of completion entitled “Award” for each course they successfully complete. This certificate will state the title of the specified course.
  • If the participant successfully completes all eleven (11) courses they shall in addition be awarded the certificate of completion entitled “Sport Integrity Specialist”.
• Certificate of Participation: If the participant does not meet the knowledge evaluation requirements (i.e.: fails) but meets the attendance requirements, they shall be awarded a certificate of participation.
• University Credits: Participants also have the possibility to obtain the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). This permits the participants to obtain credits at higher education institutions. For every twenty-five (25) hours of learning, participants obtain one (1) ECTS credit.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested participants are required to complete the following application process:

1. Complete Application Form: Complete and submit the application form before the specified course application deadline.
2. Confirmation of Acceptance: The applicant will be communicated via e-mail a confirmation of acceptance following the application and selection process, within five (5) working days following receipt of their application.
3. Payment of Course Fees: The applicant must complete the payment for their selected course(s) in full within five (5) working days following their confirmation of acceptance. Payment must be made online.
4. Enrolment: Once payment has been validated, the participant will be enrolled in their selected courses and receive the required course information.

PROGRAMME FEES

The following tables details programme fees options and applicable discounts.

Participants are eligible to receive an additional 15% discount if they are nominated by their respective national football association. The participant will be required to submit a signed letter by their national football association nominating them for the courses to [email protected].

Large group rates are also available. For further information and requirements, please contact [email protected].

Programme fees include:

• Enrolment and access to course materials via LMS during the scheduled course dates
• Certificate of completion or participation

The course fees must be paid in full upon confirmation of acceptance.

As per our general policy, in the case of cancellation of your participation, programme fees will not be refunded for any reason.