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Any Level 2 Course
Choose any individual Level 2 course.
- Level 2 Talent Identification
- Level 2 Opposition Analysis
- Level 2 Data Analysis
- Level 2 Technical Scouting
- Level 2 Performance Analysis
Scouting and Analysis Career Programme
Get every Level 2 course in one bundle.
- Level 2 Talent Identification
- Level 2 Opposition Analysis
- Level 2 Data Analysis
- Level 2 Technical Scouting
- Level 2 Performance Analysis
- Official PFSA certification
EVERY LEVEL 1 COURSE INCLUDED FOR FREE
All five PFSA Level 1 Scouting & Analysis courses come bundled with any Level 2 purchase.
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A look at the learning experience
Engaging, interactive lessons built for modern scouts and analysts — study at your own pace, on any device.
Talent Identification
Build player profiles and learn the indicators that separate elite prospects.
Technical Breakdowns
Interactive lessons on the core technical skills you'll assess as a scout.
Analysis Models
Apply professional frameworks to break down real match scenarios.
Formations & Systems
Visualise tactical setups, strengths and weaknesses just like the pros.
What You Will Learn
Course Breakdown
Every module is designed by industry experts who work at the top of the game. Here is what each course covers.
Level 2 Talent Identification
The industry-leading, CPD-accredited certification trusted by Premier League clubs, universities and scouts worldwide. Developed and delivered by elite talent-ID experts with Premier League experience.
Modules Covered
- Talent indicators and early predictors of talent
- Performance profiling
- Successful talent-ID programmes and systems
- Creating and implementing talent-ID programmes
- How sporting talent is developed and maintained
- The future of talent identification in football
- Role of a scout and scouting protocols
- Match preparation and individual player reporting
- Team formations and tactical implications
- Player assessments — strengths, weaknesses and potential
Learning Outcomes
- Identify talent indicators and early predictors in football
- Develop performance profiles to evaluate current ability and potential
- Design and implement talent-ID programmes for recruitment
- Create comprehensive individual player and match reports
- Recognise formations and their tactical impact on the pitch
- Conduct professional-grade player assessments
Level 2 Opposition Analysis
Developed by elite Premier League opposition scouts, scouting department heads and academy managers. Learn to effectively analyse the opposition using industry best practice aligned to the EPPP.
Modules Covered
- Understanding the role, aims and expectations of a professional opposition scout
- Evolution of opposition scouting
- Opposition analysis and the recruitment workflow
- Modern scouting developments and the use of metrics
- Understanding systems of play
- Analysing a team's formation and style of play
- Understanding levels of performance and expectations
- Set-plays and tools for application
- Wide-angled match analysis
- Compiling an effective opposition report
- Using software, analysis tools and data applications
- The future of scouting
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the complexity of the opposition analyst role at every level
- Gain a solid understanding of the tools and technology used in analysis
- Apply and present reports in line with best-practice methodology
- Analyse game performance and present with confidence to peers
- Demonstrate understanding of systems of play, principles and units
- Critically appraise different formations and adapt your analysis
Level 2 Data Analysis
Built by leading football data analysts, this course teaches you how to collect, interpret and present performance data to drive recruitment and tactical decisions at every level of the game.
Modules Covered
- The role of data analysis in modern football
- Key performance metrics and what they reveal
- Collecting, cleaning and managing match data
- Using data platforms and analysis software
- Visualising data for coaches and recruitment staff
- Combining data with video and live observation
- Building player and team data profiles
- Interpreting expected goals (xG) and advanced metrics
- Avoiding common pitfalls when reading data
- Compiling a data-driven analysis report
Learning Outcomes
- Understand which metrics matter for different roles and decisions
- Collect and organise reliable performance data
- Create clear, persuasive data visualisations
- Blend data with video and scouting insight
- Build robust player and team data profiles
- Deliver data-driven reports with confidence
Level 2 Technical Scouting
Developed by experienced technical scouts, this course covers the end-to-end recruitment process — from identifying targets to delivering professional scouting reports aligned to club requirements.
Modules Covered
- The role and responsibilities of a technical scout
- Understanding club recruitment strategy and player profiles
- Live, video and data-led scouting methods
- Assessing technical, tactical, physical and psychological traits
- Position-specific scouting criteria
- Using scouting platforms and recruitment databases
- Watching and grading players objectively
- Building shortlists and recommendation reports
- Working within the recruitment department workflow
- Compiling a professional technical scouting report
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how technical scouting fits the recruitment process
- Define and apply position-specific player profiles
- Assess players across technical, tactical and physical areas
- Use scouting platforms and databases effectively
- Grade and shortlist players objectively
- Produce professional technical scouting reports
Level 2 Performance Analysis
Created by elite performance analysts, this course teaches the tools, workflows and reporting standards used to analyse your own team's performance and improve outcomes on the pitch.
Modules Covered
- The role of performance analysis in football
- Pre-match, live and post-match analysis workflows
- Capturing and tagging match footage
- Using performance analysis software and tools
- Key performance indicators and team metrics
- Analysing individual and unit performance
- Set-piece analysis and presentation
- Delivering feedback to players and coaching staff
- Integrating data and video for deeper insight
- Compiling an effective performance analysis report
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the performance analysis cycle and its impact
- Capture, tag and organise match footage efficiently
- Use industry-standard analysis software
- Identify the metrics that drive performance
- Present clear feedback to players and coaches
- Produce professional performance analysis reports
Learn Anywhere
Study on your schedule, from any device
Fully online and self-paced. Pick up where you left off at home, in the office, or on the move — and earn a recognised PFSA certification.
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Get certified by the PFSA
Every Level 2 course is part of the PFSA Complete Pathway — the gold standard in football scouting and analysis education.
- CPD-accredited, industry-recognised certification
- Trusted by clubs, universities and associations
- A credential you can add to your CV and LinkedIn
Education You Can Trust
Why trust The PFSA?
We believe that trust is the cornerstone of quality education. Our partnerships with renowned universities and a curriculum shaped by industry experts deliver courses that are relevant, comprehensive, accredited and recognised globally.
Globally Accredited & Recognised
Our qualifications are endorsed by universities and valued by professional clubs worldwide, ensuring your certification opens doors in the industry.
Curriculum Designed by Experts
Learn from a curriculum built and delivered by seasoned Head Scouts, Managers, and Analysts from the Premier League and other top divisions.
A Proven Pathway to Success
Our alumni are working at every level of the football pyramid. We provide not just education, but a genuine career pathway through our extensive network.
Our Educational Philosophy
Practical, relevant, applicable
Education that is directly applicable to the modern game, built on three key pillars.
Real-World Application
Theory is important, but applying it is critical. Our courses focus on the practical skills and real-world scenarios you will face as a scout or analyst.
Staying Ahead of the Curve
Football is constantly evolving. We continuously update our curriculum to include the latest methodologies in talent identification, data analysis, technical scouting, opposition analysis and performance analysis.
Building a Professional Network
Education is also about connection. We foster a community of learning and provide access to the largest professional scouting network in the world.
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