The Bridge to Increased Confidence in Advanced Sport Coaching Practices
The NCCP Advanced Coaching Diploma (ACD) helps coaches prepare athletes for podium success at the Provincial, National and International level. Our flexible and cutting-edge one-year program allows coaches to connect and learn from experienced mentors, content experts, fellow coaches, and respected partners across Canada. We help coaches enhance competencies and apply learnings in their specific coaching context to implement a safe and successful sport program.
ACD graduation attests to the sport community and others in the field that a coach has demonstrated a high potential to lead, problem solve, interact and critically reflect to implement safe and effective sport programming.
Please review the admission criteria below to ensure the program is a good fit for you.
“This course was career-altering for me. I believe it was one of the most beneficial coaching educational experiences I have ever had.”
Program Structure and Fees
All program modules are offered online and are delivered through the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN). The modules are delivered through a hub structure in collaboration with all COPSIN Regional Delivery Centres.
The NCCP ACD is offered as a one-year program and is structured to offer coaches flexibility and options for content and engagement. The program includes 9 modules and 20 hours of mentorship for a total of over 180 hours of training. Each module must be completed before another is undertaken.
Program Fees
Fee Type | Fee |
Application (non-refundable) | $75 |
Tuition* | $2,500 |
*Tuition may be paid in installments as identified in the memorandum of understanding (MOU). Coaches entering a modified delivery entry platform will pay negotiated fees based on an assessment/learning plan.

Should you apply?
“You have to be ready for the program, but once you are ready to learn, it’s amazing what you pick up from both the teachers and fellow cohort. At times you have to critically think to figure out how to apply the lessons, but then it’s relevant to your context… A life-changing experience.”
Cohorts and Application Deadlines
New NCCP ACD cohorts begin the program each year. Start dates and application deadlines are as follows:
Canadian Sport Institute Calgary
Delivery Language: English
Application Deadline: January 31
Start Date: March
Canadian Sport Institute Ontario
Delivery Language: English
Application Deadline: June 30
Start Date: September
Institut National du Sport du Québec
Delivery Language: French
Application Deadline: June 30
Start Date: September
About the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network
The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute (COPSI) Network provides world-leading training environments to elite athletes and coaches across Canada. The team of experts delivers sport science and medicine, coaching, research and innovation, education, and Game Plan services to power podium performances and help Canada win more medals. The Network includes four Canadian Sport Institutes (Pacific, Calgary, Ontario and Québec) and three Canadian Sport Centres.(Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Atlantic).