UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE AS JUDO INSTRUCTOR
If the National Federation Coaches are not involved in teaching high-performance competition, this course will give them the structure and methodology to teach judo to all sectors of Judo. The academic qualification gained also allows our coaches to seek jobs as Judo coaches in teaching institutions. Therefore, all Judo Coaches, who need an international licence, and retired competitors who want to enter the profession of coaches are all potential students for this course. We will also advertise this course as a form of a dual-career opportunity to Junior Judoka who want to receive an academic qualification while they are still competing, as our blended form of delivery is ideal for their continued travel schedules.
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INTRODUCTION
Programme Name
Undergraduate Certificate as Judo Instructor (UCJI)
Programme Level
Level 5 of the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for Lifelong Learning.
Higher Education Programme.
This new course is an update to the old Level 1 Instructor, which remains valid; however, it is now academically accredited according to the European Qualification Framework (EQF) at Level 5 and includes 30 ECTS credits. More information about EQF is here.
Accreditation
The programme is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority.
Licence Number 2018-015
Licence Category
Higher Education Institution - available here; search for IJF Academy Foundation.
COURSE FEE
EURO 900 for new enrolments.
EURO 550 for former qualification holders of Level 1 – Instructor may enrol and upgrade their qualification to UCJI
The course fee payment must be completed before the semester begins (the first day).
The IJF Academy does not accept course payments from individual students; all payments must be made by the nominating national federation with a bank transfer.
The posted course fee covers the online session only.
If a student is eligible to attend the practical session, the following additional costs must be covered by the student:
International travel costs to the location of the practical session.
The local organiser calculates seven-day board and accommodation costs.
Personal travel insurance.
NEXT SEMESTER TIMELINE
First day: Monday, 2 March 2026
Last day: Sunday midnight, 5 July 2026 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Application deadline: Sunday, 1 March 2026
Students must be enrolled by their respective National Judo Federation supervisor.
The course fee must be paid exclusively by the National Judo Federation to the IJF Academy via bank transfer.
Payment must arrive to the IJF Academy bank before Sunday, 1 March 2026
This period encompasses Phase 1, which consists of the online theory components over 18 weeks.
The Phase 2 calendar, including the practical session(s) for 1 week, will be posted upon its availability on the IJF Academy Platform, in the "News and Resources" section.
UPCOMING SEMESTER TIMELINE
First day: Monday, 3 August 2026
Last day: Sunday midnight, 6 December 2026 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Application deadline: Sunday, 2 August 2026
Students must be enrolled by their respective National Judo Federation supervisor.
The course fee must be paid exclusively by the National Judo Federation with a bank transfer.
Payment must arrive at the IJF Academy bank before Sunday, 2 August 2026
This period encompasses Phase 1, which consists of the online theory components over 18 weeks.
The Phase 2 calendar, including the practical session(s) for 1 week, will be posted upon its availability on the IJF Academy Platform, in the "News and Resources" section.
Please click here to review the rules and regulations posted in the Student Handbook
Course instructor
Dr. Tibor KOZSLA
Dr. Tibor Kozsla is the Head of Institute of IJF Academy.He graduated from the Hungarian University of Physical Education, where he studied sports/physical activity and educational sciences.From 2002 ...
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