The Global Leader in Sports Agent Training /FIFA Football Agent Exam Prep Course
Pass the FIFA Football Agent Exam with SMWW
The FIFA Football Agent Exam is only offered once per year.
Failing means waiting an entire year to try again.
In 2025, only 18% of test-takers passed.
Sports Management Worldwide has been preparing future FIFA agents for years and is recognized globally as a leader in sports agent education. This 8-week interactive online course is built specifically to help serious candidates pass the FIFA Agent Exam with confidence.
NEXT START DATE: March 2 Weekly Live Interactive Zoom Chats with Maikel Tsuji
NEXT START DATE: March 2 Weekly Live Interactive Zoom Chats with Maikel Tsuji
FIFA has reinstated its requirement that all football agents must pass the FIFA Agent Exam in order to represent players.
There are no shortcuts.
This exam is comprehensive, highly detailed, and intentionally difficult. Most candidates who attempt to self-study fail.
This course exists for one reason: to improve your odds of passing.
FIFA has brought back its requirement for passing its certification exam and it's the only way an agent will be able to represent soccer players going forward. You'll need to prepare yourself for this exam and our FIFA Certification Prep Course is just the way to do it.
What makes SMWW different:
We do not just give you reading material.
We guide you through the exam.
You will receive:
Weekly live interactive Zoom sessions
Structured study plans aligned to FIFA exam content
Assigned study partners for accountability
Practice questions based on real exam structure
Printed course materials, including flash cards
Clear explanations of complex regulations
Pre-exam review questions and study sessions
Direct access to experienced, licensed agents
This is a guided exam preparation program, not a self-paced reading course.
In 2025, just 18% of test-takers passed the exam. You can improve your odds by protecting your investment of being a FIFA agent by taking our prep course and gaining access to study materials, example questions, test prep, and more!
When:
This 8-week online training course is only offered once per year. The FIFA Agent Application window is open from January 20th through March 6th.
FIFA has one testing window for 2026, which is made up of 6 testing dates.
Testing Dates:
April 28th, 29th, 30th
May 5th, 6th, and 7th
Those testing dates are global, so no matter where you are located, you will be taking the FIFA Agent Certification Exam on the dates listed above.
Where:
The FIFA Agent Certification exam will be administered online. You will need your own computer and internet connection to be able to sit the exam.
Topics covered in our FIFA Agent Prep Course:
FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR)
FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players
FIFA Statutes
FIFA Code of Ethics
FIFA Disciplinary Code
FIFA Guardians: Child Safeguarding Toolkit
Case studies and real-world scenarios
Practice exam questions and test strategies
The FIFA exam consists of 20 multiple-choice questions.
You must score at least 75% to pass.
▸▾Week 1 - Introduction and FIFA Football Agent Regulations
▸▾Week 2 - FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players
▸▾Week 3 - FIFA Statutes
▸▾Week 4 - FIFA Code of Ethics
▸▾Week 5 - FIFA Disciplinary Code
▸▾Week 6 - FIFA Guardians: Child Safeguarding Toolkit
▸▾Week 7 - Test Prep Part 1
▸▾Week 8 - Test Prep Part 2
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE
This course is for you if:
You plan to sit for the upcoming FIFA Agent Exam
You want structure, accountability, and expert guidance
You do not want to risk failing and waiting another year
You are serious about becoming a licensed football agent
EXAM REALITY CHECK:
The FIFA Agent Exam is offered once per year.
Failing means delaying your career by at least 12 months.
This course is designed to protect your investment of time, money, and opportunity.
Maikel Tsuji
FIFA-Licensed Football Agent (Passed Exam in 2023)
Maikel was born and raised in Amsterdam and comes from a soccer-centered family. He played professionally for eight years in Holland, Spain, and the United States.
After moving to the U.S., Maikel earned a degree in Business Management from Hawaii Pacific University and went on to pass the FIFA Agent Exam in 2023.
Maikel is Director of Soccer for SMWW Agency and works closely with licensed agents representing professional players, including EPL, MLS, NWSL and many international leagues.
He understands how FIFA tests candidates because he has passed the exam himself — recently.
Note: The SMWW Pro Soccer Certification Prep Course is NOT affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by FIFA.
OPTIONAL NEXT STEPS AFTER YOU PASS THE FIFA AGENT EXAM
Passing the FIFA Agent Exam gives you the license.
What you do with it is entirely up to you.
Many graduates choose to continue their education with SMWW to build the practical skills needed to succeed in the real world of football representation and club operations. These options are optional and can be taken in any order.
What to Do After You Are Licensed
The Soccer Agent Course is designed for newly licensed FIFA Agents who want to learn how to actually recruit, sign, and manage players.
This course focuses on real-world agent work, including:
How to recruit and sign players
How to approach clubs and decision-makers
How to structure representation agreements
How to manage client relationships
How to build a professional agent brand
How commissions, contracts, and compliance work
Many graduates take this course after passing the FIFA exam to gain confidence before signing their first client.
OTHER SOCCER CAREER COURSES:
Some graduates choose to deepen their knowledge by taking additional soccer-focused courses offered by Sports Management Worldwide.
These courses are ideal for those who want to understand the game from multiple professional perspectives.
These courses are commonly taken by agents, scouts, analysts, and club staff worldwide.
WHY STUDENTS CONTINUE WITH SMWW
Students choose to continue their education with SMWW because:
Courses are taught by active industry professionals
Training is practical, not theoretical
SMWW has a global network across leagues and clubs
Graduates gain access to real-world connections and mentorship
Courses are flexible and can be taken while working
You choose the direction that fits your career goals.
OPTIONAL AGENT ADVISOR OPPORTUNITY
For graduates who want hands-on guidance, Sports Management Worldwide also offers an optional Agent Advisor program through the SMWW Agency.
This program allows agents-in-training to gain experience while working under the SMWW Agency umbrella. Participation is entirely optional and not required to enroll in any course.
Details about the Agent Advisor program are shared separately with interested graduates.
Our goal is simple: help you pass the FIFA Agent Exam and support you in whatever direction you choose afterward.
Successful graduates receive an SMWW Certificate of Accomplishment & Linkedin Badge recognizing completion of the FIFA Certification Prep Course.
Graduates also receive assistance updating their resume to reflect their new FIFA exam preparation, including references from FIFA Agent Maikel Tsuji and SMWW President Dr. Lynn Lashbrook.
Weekly Interactive Zoom Video Chats: A unique aspect of each 8-week course is the opportunity for students to participate in weekly, interactive Zoom video chats with course host, Maikel Tsuji, fellow students, Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, and renowned guest speakers. This is a tremendous opportunity to network within sports. This is available via any online computer. Live interactive Zoom video chats are recorded and archived so students can listen live or at their convenience.
Online Education: This innovative academic course is facilitated through a web-based educational delivery system. You will enjoy the online discussion boards, weekly readings, weekly quizzes, course projects, and interaction amongst fellow sports business-minded students and faculty. All course materials and textbooks are included in the course.
Global Participation: SMWW students participate from over 162 countries. Courses have an international influence and instructors will cater assignments to specific countries or leagues.
University Credit Available: For additional fees to Fort Hays State University in Kansas, you may receive graduate or undergraduate university credit for Sports Management Worldwide's courses. Click here for more information.
Sports Career Conferences: Throughout the year, Sports Management Worldwide hosts Sports Career Conferences at a variety of sporting events. These are fabulous networking events that put SMWW alumni in the heart of the action. Opportunities to meet head coaches, GMs, player personnel, scouts, and fellow sports agents are facilitated. Visit SMWW Sports Career Conferences to learn more. SMWW alumni receive discounts.
Advanced Certificates: Want to take your career to the next level? Our Advanced Certificates have been hand-selected by our team of sports industry experts to put you on a path to success. These bundles allow you to take advantage of our biggest discount available, by bundling multiple courses and becoming an expert in that field. Learn more about our Advanced Certificates here.
Military Discount: For those individuals who represent their country in military service, (active, reserve, or retired) we offer a discount. Thank you for serving your country! For more information on the Military Discount please Click Here.
Tax Write-Off (For USA Citizens): SMWW course tuition, books, and supplies can be used for education tax credits. Save your receipts and consult with your tax advisor on how this applies to you.
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Weekly Interactive Zoom Video Chats:
Online Education: This innovative academic course is facilitated through a web-based educational delivery system. You will enjoy the online discussion boards, weekly readings, weekly quizzes, course projects, and interaction amongst fellow sports business-minded students and faculty. All course materials and textbooks are included in the course.
Global Participation: SMWW students participate from over 162 countries. Courses have an international influence and instructors will cater assignments to specific countries or leagues.
University Credit Available: For additional fees to Fort Hays State University in Kansas, you may receive graduate or undergraduate university credit for Sports Management Worldwide's courses. 
Sports Career Conferences: Throughout the year, Sports Management Worldwide hosts Sports Career Conferences at a variety of sporting events. These are fabulous networking events that put SMWW alumni in the heart of the action. Opportunities to meet head coaches, GMs, player personnel, scouts, and fellow sports agents are facilitated. Visit 
Advanced Certificates: Want to take your career to the next level? Our Advanced Certificates have been hand-selected by our team of sports industry experts to put you on a path to success. These bundles allow you to take advantage of our biggest discount available, by bundling multiple courses and becoming an expert in that field. Learn more about our 
Military Discount: For those individuals who represent their country in military service, (active, reserve, or retired) we offer a discount. Thank you for serving your country! For more information on the Military Discount please 
Tax Write-Off (For USA Citizens): SMWW course tuition, books, and supplies can be used for education tax credits. Save your receipts and consult with your tax advisor on how this applies to you.
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