This Level 7 Advanced Diploma provides an in-depth understanding of football scouting leadership, tracing the evolution of scouting practices and outlining the essential leadership qualities required for managing successful recruitment teams. Learners will explore how to build a clear vision for scouting departments while navigating ethical and legal considerations critical to maintaining integrity in football recruitment.

The course delves into the development of comprehensive recruitment strategies tailored to club needs, balancing immediate and long-term goals. It highlights the integration of data analytics to enhance decision-making and risk management in player recruitment. Managing scouting networks is a core focus, covering the recruitment, training, and retention of scouts, effective communication, and coordination of domestic and international scouting efforts supported by modern technology.

Advanced talent identification techniques are examined, including assessment of physical, technical, tactical, and psychological player attributes. The programme emphasizes combining video analysis with live scouting and understanding how to evaluate player potential versus immediate impact. Strategic leadership modules equip learners to guide scouting teams through challenges, motivate staff, collaborate with coaching and executive personnel, and manage budgets efficiently. Clear reporting and presentation skills are developed to communicate recruitment insights to stakeholders.

The course also addresses ethical recruitment practices, promoting diversity and inclusion, safeguarding player welfare, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Social responsibility and community engagement within football scouting contexts are explored. Practical case studies and projects provide real-world applications, including planning recruitment campaigns, managing crises, and analyzing successful and failed scouting operations, ensuring learners graduate ready to lead with confidence and professionalism.