Certificate in Coaching Motorsport
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Motorsport UK has developed the Motorsport Coach qualification (1st4Sport, level 2) to set the standard for coaching in motor sport.
The qualification provides both personalised and collaborative experiences to develop and support coach learning, using a blend of face to face and online videos and workshops as well as practical observation and expert insights. It will cover technical, tactical, physical and mental skills and more importantly, the underpinning coaching principles drawn from best practice within the sporting industry.
This course is for anyone that’s supporting and developing a driver at any stage of their career from grassroots right through to high performance athletes. You might be an existing instructor or motorsport coach wanting to develop your skills, or you may be brand new to motorsport coaching. You might even be fulfilling a different supporting role in the industry such as a motorsport engineer, team manager, a parent or even a driver coaching another driver. Whatever your motivation, this course will cover everything you need to know to make your coaching more successful and more effective.
For more information – see our What to Expect guide.
Qualification Prerequisites
- Be at least 17 years of age (18 years prior to certification)
- Have access to a device for the online resources and webinar delivery, ideally a laptop or PC
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Be able to communicate effectively in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
Qualification Fees
The cost of the qualification is £800 which includes the workshops, webinars, online modules and practical assessment, all coaching resources, educator support and the learner registration fee to 1st4sport as well as the initial one-year Motorsport UK Coach Licence.
How to Apply
- 2026 course dates can be found below. If you are unable to attend any of the cohort dates, please register your interest for future courses here
- Complete the Learner Application Form
- Once this has been completed, you will be emailed with a link to pay either a deposit with a payment plan or an upfront cost
- Once Payment has been complete, please email Coaching@MotorsportUK with your Receipt attached
- You will then be assigned to the cohort and have the relevant documentation sent to you!
2026 Course Dates
The Coach Licence
Upon completion of the course, coaches will receive a coaching licence which will then be renewed annually.