Former Hibs and Hearts players complete UEFA Pro-Licence
The award, which follows completion of the A-Licence, is the highest coaching diploma available in Europe.
Over the course of the past two seasons, the candidates have completed a number of different modules, with a mixture of face-to-face learning combined with independent study and one-to-one coach development visits.
The graduates attended the 2023 Under-21 European Championships, and also heard from several high-profile guest speakers, including Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho, Everton manager David Moyes and former Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou.
Among the group were former Hibs players Marvin Bartley, Steven Whittaker and Brian Kerr and former Hearts player Christophe Berra.
Andy Gould, Chief Football Officer, Scottish FA: 'For all the graduates, this award is the conclusion of several years of dedication to their craft and we are delighted to be able to present them with their diplomas this evening.
'We understand that in an industry as demanding as football, it is not easy to juggle the required individual work with packed working schedules, so it is testament to the candidates and their steadfast efforts in completing the programme.
'We have enjoyed getting to know them as individuals and as professionals, and hope they have benefited from the talented speakers and challenging discussions over the course of the past two years.
'It's tremendous to see so many of this group, and our 2024 intake, already working at such a high level – both at home and abroad – and I am sure we will continue to see them flourish in their careers, in the different paths they decide to take.'
Brian Kerr, Chris Burke, Chris Doig, Christophe Berra, Don Cowie, Dougie Imrie, Gil De Sousa, James Grady, Jens Wissing, Leanne Crichton, Marvin Bartley, Neil MacFarlane, Owen Coyle, Paul Nuitjen, Richard Foster, Scott McDonald, Steven Whittaker, Stuart Glennie, Stuart Kettlewell, Paul Brownlie
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