Frequently asked questions

New coaches, parents, teachers and volunteers usually start at Level 1 Foundations. Coaches already working with teams often start at Level 2 Fundamentals.

Levels 3 and 4 are for coaches working towards, or already in, the professional game, and you apply for a place.

No. Start at the level that matches your experience. Levels 1 and 2 are open to everyone. For Levels 3 and 4 we recommend completing the level below first, but it isn't a requirement.

Anyone who coaches cricket, or wants to: parents and volunteers at junior clubs, school and club coaches, academy and pathway staff, and coaches working in the professional game. Coaches from over 40 countries have learnt with CoachED.

CoachED was built by Gary Kirsten, the World Cup-winning former India and South Africa head coach, together with leading specialist coaches and practitioners from the modern game. Their videos, drills and thinking run through every course.

CoachED is an independent coach education programme and isn't currently endorsed by the ICC.

It is designed to complement your national board's coaching badges, not replace them: it keeps you current with the modern game and counts towards your continuing professional development.

National badges cover the essentials for your country. CoachED adds international, professional-level insight, topics many badge courses don't cover, and a global community of coaches. Many coaches use it to keep learning between badges, or when an in-person course isn't available near them.

Both are fully online and self-paced. Enrol at any time, work through the videos, animations and drills on any device, then take the online examinations to earn your certificate.

You have 3 months of access from the day you enrol. Work at whatever pace suits you within that time.

It depends on you. Level 1 is a short introduction that many coaches finish in a few evenings or weekends. Level 2 is much bigger, with 11 modules and over 150 videos, so most coaches spread it across several weeks.

The exams are online and marked automatically, so you see your result straight away. You need 80% or more to pass.

Level 1 ends with one examination. In Level 2, ten of the modules end with their own examination.

You get two attempts at each examination. If you still need help after that, contact us and we'll talk you through your options.

Yes. CoachED Silver membership includes all of the Level 1 learning, and Gold adds all of the Level 2 learning. The examinations and certificates come with the Level 1 and Level 2 courses.

Level 1 Foundations is $95 and Level 2 Fundamentals is $270, each a one-off payment in US dollars.

Both are 8-week online cohorts. You study the modules in two phases, join live sessions with Gary Kirsten, complete examinations and practical assignments, and get personal feedback from your mentor. A feedback week and an online graduation follow.

Apply online for the cohort you want. We review every application, and if you're accepted, paying the first instalment (or the full fee) secures your place. You meet everyone at the orientation webinar.

Levels 3 and 4 each run four cohorts a year. The upcoming dates are on each course page, where you can apply or ask us to remind you before a cohort starts. Places are limited, and Level 4 takes just 15 coaches per cohort.

Plan for 10 to 15 hours of self-driven study a week over the eight weeks. The live sessions are recorded, so you can fit them around your coaching and work.

Through online examinations and practical assignments, marked by your mentor with personal feedback. You graduate with a combined score of over 70%.

Assignments are uploaded on the course page as PDF, Word or PowerPoint documents, or as MP4 or MOV videos for practical work.

Phase 1 builds the foundations. Phase 2 unlocks once your Phase 1 modules, examinations and assignments are complete, so everyone in the cohort moves forward together.

Every live session is recorded, so you can catch up or watch it again. That helps when a session falls at an awkward time in your part of the world.

Each coach is matched with an experienced CoachED mentor for the cohort. Your mentor marks your assignments, gives you written feedback and is your first point of contact during the course.

As soon as you complete the course requirements. Levels 1 and 2 issue your certificate automatically when you pass. For Levels 3 and 4, it is issued once your final marks are released and you graduate.

Log in and open Certificates in your account. You can download it as a PDF or an image to print or share on social media.

Every CoachED certificate has a unique certificate ID. Anyone can check it on our verification page.

Contact us with the correct spelling and your certificate ID, and we'll update it for you.

Continuous Professional Development points build up as you keep learning with CoachED, so you can show your development beyond your course certificates.

Ongoing learning between certifications: Gary's Coaching Thought of the Week, Sprint Courses, podcasts and a global community of coaches. Every account starts free on Blue, and you can upgrade to Silver or Gold for more.

Yes. Every CoachED account starts on Blue at no cost, and you don't need a card to sign up.

Silver ($4.99 a month) unlocks the full Sprint Course and podcast libraries and all of the Level 1 learning. Gold ($9.99 a month) adds all of the Level 2 learning and the Changeroom Chats archive.

Yes. Silver and Gold are billed monthly, and you can change plans or cancel at any time from your account.

No. Membership gives you the learning. The certification courses, Levels 1 to 4, include the examinations and your official CoachED certificate, and are bought separately.

Prices are in US dollars, and you pay securely online by card. Your bank converts the amount into your own currency.

Yes. Contact us with the course, the coach's name and the details that need to appear on the invoice, and we'll help.

An email address and internet access on a smartphone, tablet or computer. Everything runs in your browser, so there's nothing to install.

Use 'Forgot password' on the login page and we'll email you a link to set a new one. If it doesn't arrive within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder.

Yes. If you already have a CoachED account with a password, log in once with your password, then choose Connect Google from your account menu. After that, either way works.

Refresh the page, try another browser, or switch to a stronger connection. Videos adjust to your connection speed, so a slow network can take a moment to start. If it still won't play, contact us with the course and lesson name.

Yes. Clubs, schools, academies and associations can set up an organisation online in a minute, add their coaches, and pay by card or invoice, with 10% off from 5 coaches and 20% off from 20. For 50 or more coaches, or if you'd like a hand, tell us what you need and we'll put a plan together.

Yes. We're always happy to talk about partnerships, coach development programmes and media requests.