Resources

Yes. All qualifications delivered within the Coach Development Framework are nationally recognised by Basketball Australia and aligned across all States and Territories. This means your qualification is portable - you can coach anywhere in Australia without needing to requalify when you move clubs or states.

Yes. To be formally recognised as a coach and to meet club, association, and insurance/member protection requirements, you need to hold the appropriate qualification for the level you are coaching. The framework makes this clearer and more accessible, with learning that is relevant, flexible, and practical for community coaches.

If you are regularly involved in coaching - including as an assistant coach - you are encouraged to hold a qualification that matches your role.
For parents or volunteers who help out occasionally, entry-level learning options and short modules are available so you can contribute confidently while building toward a formal qualification if you choose.

If you are inactive for up to two years, your qualification is not lost. You will lose any CPD points you have accumulated in that time and return to 0. Your base qualification remains valid, and you can return to coaching by simply re-engaging with the framework. You may be encouraged to complete some updated learning to ensure you are aligned with current best practice.

After four years of inactivity, you will be asked to complete refresher learning before returning to coaching. This isn’t a reset - it’s about supporting you to step back in with confidence, up-to-date knowledge, and recognition for what you already know.

Yes. Coaches can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if they have relevant experience, previous qualifications, or learning from other sports/careers. There is a national process and criteria for this and the decision of Basketball Australia is final in the matter but applications must be made through your State and Territory contact. The framework values what you already bring to the game and provides pathways to recognise that experience where appropriate.

Your certificates are available digitally through the Basketball Australia Learning Management System (LMS). Once you complete a qualification, you can download or share your certificate at any time.

Digital badges are verifiable, shareable credentials that recognise your learning and coaching achievements. They can be added to your resume, LinkedIn profile, or shared with clubs and associations - making it easier to show what you’ve completed and what you’re qualified to coach. These are available in the new framework for all Silver and Gold Qualifications.

Yes. All learning resources within the Coach Development Framework are mobile-friendly, allowing you to learn anytime, anywhere - on your phone, tablet, or computer.

Absolutely. The framework is designed to support lifelong learning. Even if you are not currently coaching, you can continue to access resources, complete learning, and build recognition so you are ready whenever you return to the court.

Yes you do have to do it and it is just watching a short video explaining the new Coach Development Framework relevant to the resources you are about to have access too. Failure to complete this section will impact the access you have to resources at the level.

This function is designed to provide you with enough opportunities to maintain your current or gain the next stage of qualification. Once you have completed 1 online module and 1 face to face session, the capability will unlock by following these steps;

1. Go to your skills Passport
2. Click on your active qualification
3. Click on available activities
4. Click on Coaching uploads

If you go to Resource Library on the left hand side of the main menu and click on it. That will then open the resource library and all the templates for upload can be found in the folder named CDP Coach Development templates for upload.

If you again visit the resource library you will be able to see an example of this incredible resource that can be generated from your own practices!

As these are scheduled in they will appear in the Training event category and you will be able to attend them. Please note if you are a Bronze coach you will only be able to attend Silver events, a Silver or Gold Coach will be able to attend both Silver and Gold events. Some events may be duplicated so appear twice to allow all levels to attend and accrue points. Ensure you sign up for the one most suitable to you.