Football Australia has joined forces with Etrainu to forge ahead with the creation of the Football Australia Learning Centre, a pioneering initiative aimed at enriching the knowledge and skills within the football community.
The brand new Learning Centre will amalgamate the former Learning Management System (LMS) and Qualification Management System (QMS) into one unified platform, supplying Football Australia enhanced flexibility and oversight over their educational pathways.
Upon its completion, the Football Australia Learning Centre will serve as a centralised hub for coaches and referees to oversee their certifications and enhance their expertise, utilising a blend of online and in-person learning opportunities.
This marks a significant achievement for Australian football, as hundreds of thousands of coaches and referees will gain swift and convenient access to their learning journey, moreover, they will have the capability to independently oversee qualifications such as their referee license and journey.
After an exhaustive exploration phase, Etrainu and Football Australia collaborated on a solution that capitalises on the fundamental features of the Etrainu LMS, integrating seamlessly with Football Australia’s participant registration platform (Play Football), staff directory, and payment solution.
This integrated environment will unlock numerous advantages for Football Australia.
Etrainu CEO, Paul Hoon expressed his delight with the partnership via press release:
“This is an incredible opportunity to impact the football community in Australia,” he said to Football Australia.
“Watching the performance of both our Men’s and Women’s teams at the most recent World Cups, it is clear that football is continuing to grow in Australia, we’re excited to deliver a platform that will help streamline education pathways for coaches and referees, creating an impact for the grassroots football community.”
Upon the unveiling of the Football Australia Learning Centre, Chief Football Officer at Football Australia, Ernie Merrick conveyed his excitement for the venture and its prospective influence on the educational realm of the sport.
“Through our partnership with Etrainu, we’re setting a new standard for football education in Australia, The Football Australia Learning Centre is designed to empower our coaches and referees with the tools and knowledge they need to excel and progress,” he said to Football Australia.
“This platform is more than just a learning management system; it’s a gateway to unlocking potential at every level of the game. We are committed to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that Australian football remains strong today and even stronger tomorrow.”
Phase 1 of the Football Australia Learning Centre has been successfully launched, providing tangible benefits to the football community across the nation.
In the forthcoming months and years, subsequent phases will witness the ongoing expansion of the Learning Centre.
