Gaining expert knowledge:
CEV Volleyball Management Programme

In addition to the demands of sport, clubs and associations now face new economic and organisational challenges driven by advancing digital transformation and shifting demographic trends. To navigate these complexities, sports officials and managers require an expanded skill set.
To meet this need, LUNEX and CEV (European Volleyball Confederation) have jointly designed a tailor-made further education programme for European volleyball managers. This CPD programme aims to future-proof volleyball and to further professionalise it from within. 

Startofstudies:12January2026 Language:English Credits:20ECTS Duration:4months Format:online Fees:€2.500(paymentininstalmentspossibleonrequest)

Schedule of the programme

The courses will take place every week from 12 January to 29 May 2026 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 2 hours from 11:00 – 13:00 Central European Time (CET).

Goals of the programme

  • Provide professionals working in volleyball and the broader sports industry opportunities for development,
  • Development of knowledge and skills needed,
  • Inspire the education to develop the community and its opportunities,
  • Work together with both leading professionals and academic experts,
  • Support athletes and maximise their potential.

Curriculum of the programme

 

The programme comprises five core modules, each delivered in a focused, four-month online format:

  • Strategic Management & Digital Transformation
  • Governance & Sustainability
  • Marketing & Sponsorship
  • Finance & Economics
  • Media Relations & Event Management

The full programme is worth 20 ECTS credits*, which can be used toward further academic qualifications.

*ECTS: European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System – this is a standard system for comparing academic credits, which serves to structure higher education studies and makes the weighting of its components transparent. It helps to ensure and continuously optimise the quality of higher education.

The European Volleyball Management Program by CEV and LUNEX was an incredible experience that perfectly aligned with my professional goals. The curriculum provided valuable insights, and the opportunity to connect with passionate peers enriched my perspective. Collaboration and idea-sharing are vital in sports, and this program fostered exactly that. As someone working with the Icelandic Volleyball Association, I’m excited to apply the knowledge gained to contribute to volleyball’s growth in Iceland. This course has equipped me with the tools to make a meaningful impact, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to advance in volleyball management.

Borja González Vicente, High Performance Manager at Blaksamband Íslands

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.

Joanna McCrory, Vice-President and CEV School Project Manager at Northern Ireland Volleyball

The opportunity to participate in this course was a great challenge for me from the very beginning, as I am responsible for event organisation at the Slovak Volleyball Federation. It was quite challenging to combine an online session three times a week with my regular duties at the Federation, but since the course ran from January to April, so outside of the national team season, in the end it was quite manageable. The programme included several interesting sessions regarding strategic planning given by Geoff Wilson and management of organisations. I was also very interested in the topics regarding the use of social media presented by Mr Leo, as well as in other areas such as ticketing, marketing, and budgeting. My impressions are very positive. I am happy I will be able to use the information gained during the study, especially in terms of event organisation, strategic planning, governance, and finance.  Moreover, I look forward to sharing the information with my colleagues and apply what I have learned to the activities of the Slovak Volleyball Federation, even though in some cases we already do so and with pretty much success.

Marek Prokes, Technical Director at the Slovak Volleyball Federation

The CEV Volleyball Management Programme powered by LUNEX brought numerous benefits to the colleagues from a variety of National Federations involved in the course. It has provided invaluable insights and practical skills shared by leading industry experts, thereby fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced professional development and strategic capabilities in volleyball management.

Vuk Karanovic, CEV Managing Director

Admission requirements

  • Bachelor 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),
  • At least B2 level in spoken and written English.

The CEV Volleyball Management Programme Team

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Contact CEV

The CEV team look forward to hearing from you and will be happy to provide answers to your questions about our CEV Volleyball Management Programme:

E-mail: development@cev.eu

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Application for a Bachelor’s programme:
1. Fill out our Online Application Form.
2. Take part in one of our Application Days. We will invite you to attend in person.
3. After successful participation in the Application Day we will email you with your study agreement. Please print it out, sign it and then send it to LUNEX by post or by e-mail, along with the evidence documents specified in the email.

Application for a Master’s programme:
1. Fill out our Online Application Form.
2. If you have met all the prerequisites for the Master’s programme, we will email you with your study agreement. Please read it carefully, print it out and sign it.
3. In order to complete your application, please send the signed study agreement along with all other required evidence documents by post to LUNEX.

As an applicant for one of our Bachelor’s programmes, you will be invited to attend an Application Day online. A selection procedure will take place on this day to check whether you meet the necessary prerequisites for the course.

More about the Application Day

The language of instruction in all courses at LUNEX is English. You should therefore be able to speak and understand English well. You have the opportunity to participate in the Pre-Bachelor Foundation Programme and improve your English if your language skills do not meet the entrance requirements for study at Bachelor level.

We will inform you in the course of the application process which supporting documents have to be provided and when. In principle, we need the following documents for your application:

  • Copy of your personal ID
  • Copy of the highest educational and/or vocational qualification
  • Language certificate (if applicable)

Depending on the degree programme (Bachelor/Master) and your country of origin (EU/non-EU), further documents may be required. More details will be provided to you in good time.

To secure a study place, we recommend that you send us your documents as soon as possible – but at the latest two weeks before the start of your studies. If you are an applicant from outside the EU, you should note that the application process for a visa can take four to 60 days. Please make sure you give yourself plenty of time.

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