Esports Coaching Certificate

Interested in building or coaching an esports program? Working with youth drawn to both recreation and competition in this growing industry? 

This degree gives you the tools to design, build and coach an esports program. You'll gain skills in instructional design, motivation and coaching while choosing electives that support career interests in areas like communications, youth development or event planning. 

This nine-credit certificate can be:

  • standalone certificate as an elective course choice
  • stacked with core coursework to complete the eSports administration minor
  • be an additional certificate selected for additional credit 

Available beginning fall 2026. 

Interested in the Esports Coaching Certificate

Contact us directly at:

Advising & Teacher Education Success
University of Northern Iowa
SEC 151
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0608

Phone: (319) 273-2751
Email: coe-advising@uni.edu