What are the LTA coaching qualification levels?
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The LTA Coaching Qualifications Pathway runs from Level 1 to Level 5:
| Level | Qualification | What it's for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LTA Assistant (2 days) | Supporting group sessions alongside a lead coach. A Pre-LTA Assistant course is also offered for women interested in coaching. |
| 2 | LTA Tennis Instructor (5 days, core plus electives) | Leading group coaching, including LTA products such as LTA Youth, Cardio Tennis and Tennis Xpress. An LTA Padel Instructor version also exists. |
| 3 | LTA Tennis Coach (11 days: 9 core plus 2 electives) | Coaching individuals as well as groups |
| 4 | Senior Coach or Senior Performance Coach | Advanced on- and off-court skills; the performance route is for coaches working with players on the National Player Pathway |
| 5 | Director of Tennis, or the Performance Coaching International Junior and Pro courses | Running club programmes at the highest level, or coaching international juniors and professionals |
- Core training is delivered by Workforce Development Centres. Assessments are booked separately with the LTA and are done in real sessions at your own venue, with video submitted on LTA Learn.
- Readiness Tests let coaches without the required playing rating be assessed against a qualification's entry criteria.
Added 21 Oct 2026