Why choose this certificate
European expertise
Designed together with CEV and LUNEX to address the real challenges faced by volleyball organisations.
Practical management skills
Apply what you learn immediately in your federation, club or organisation.
Learn from experts
Benefit from experienced academics and industry professionals across European sport.
Flexible learning
Study online while continuing your professional career.
Develop leaders who strengthen the volleyball community
Developed jointly by LUNEX and the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV), this certificate equips volleyball professionals with the strategic, organisational and leadership skills needed to meet the evolving challenges of modern sport.
Programme goals
This certificate is designed to empower professionals with the knowledge, skills and network needed to support the sustainable growth of volleyball. Through collaboration with academic experts and industry leaders, participants develop the expertise to drive positive change across clubs, federations and the wider sport sector.
A schedule designed for professionals
Classes take place three times per week, allowing you to balance your studies with your professional responsibilities while engaging regularly with lecturers and fellow participants.
- Programme period: 12 January – 29 May 2026
- Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Time: 11:00 – 13:00 Central European Time (CET)
Five modules to strengthen your management expertise
The programme comprises five core modules, each delivered in a focused, four-month online format. The full programme is worth 20 ECTS credits, which can be used toward further academic qualifications.
- Strategic Management & Digital Transformation
- Governance & Sustainability
- Marketing & Sponsorship
- Finance & Economics
- Media Relations & Event Management
On your marks, get set, go!
Complete the online application form and our admissions team will guide through the next steps.
Admission requirements:
To join the programme, you'll need a Bachelor's degree or at least 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time of relevant professional experience in sports (in addition to administrative experience, we will also accept professional volleyball players with at least 3 years as active professional), as well as a minimum English level of B2.
Joanna McCrory, Vice-President and CEV School Project Manager at Northern Ireland Volleyball
The CEV Management Programme has been very beneficial and timely for our small federation as we are currently experiencing growth. All the modules, including strategic planning, good governance and sustainability, finance, marketing and sponsorship, digital transformation, and events management, were conducted by different mentors who are experts in their respective areas, making them highly relevant. Additionally, having sessions with participants from other, bigger, and more successful federations was very valuable, as it added shared knowledge and experience to the course. This programme has elevated my knowledge to the next level, and I believe it will not only accelerate our federation’s growth but also have a significant impact on my future career. Thank you to CEV for this opportunity and initiative which helps to develop federations and strengthen the entire volleyball family.
Any questions?
Our team look forward to hearing from you and will be happy to provide answers to your questions about our certificates at:
cpd@lunex.lu
development@cev.eu