Coach Tutor Qualification
LTA Tutors inspire, train, and develop the next generation of tennis and/or padel coaches.
The Coach Tutor Qualification (CTQ) is for experienced, successful, and driven coaches with an excellent track record in coaching players, growing programmes, and leading and developing teams. You must have a passion for coaching and be committed to help other coaches achieve their goals.
LTA Coach Tutors are expert practitioners across a wide range of coaching populations and environments and, ideally, they also possess a demonstrable level of expertise in a subject relevant to the coaching profession.
On successful completion of the CTQ in padel or tennis, you’ll be:
- Educated in the principles of androgogy
- Trained to deliver presentations with confidence
- Adept at creating great learning environments
- Added to the LTA’s Approved Tutor List for padel or tennis
- Able to deliver LTA tennis or padel qualifications and CPD
Please note, LTA Assistant, Instructor, and Coach qualifications are delivered by our Workforce Development Centres. These centres contract directly with tutors from our Approved Tutor List. Successful completion of the course will make you eligible to deliver qualifications but is not a guarantee of work.
The next tennis CTQ course is scheduled to take place on the following dates:
- Module 1 ~ Monday 22nd February – Wednesday 24th February 2027
- Module 2 ~ Monday 22nd March – Wednesday 24th March 2027
The course will be held at The Essex Golf & Country Club.
Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2NS
To ensure you receive updates as soon as they are released, please complete the Expression of Interest form at the bottom of the page and indicate whether you wish to be considered for the padel tennis CTQ qualification.
Please note that there are currently no Padel CTQ courses planned for 2027.
The full cost of the next edition of the Coach Tutor course will be clearly communicated to coaches once it has been finalised.
This course is designed to develop the practical tutoring skills required to deliver high-quality learning experiences, using a blend of the four key pillars of learning.
- Tutor Q&A
- Tutor Knowledge Share
- Tutor Demo
- Tutor Practical Facilitation
Participants will explore the content and requirements of the LTA Assistant (Level 1) and LTA Instructor (Level 2) qualifications, while gaining the knowledge and confidence to deliver this content in a way that maximises learner engagement and development. The course covers essential aspects of tutor development, including course management, assessment and moderation processes, feedback standards, and effective facilitation skills.
The Tennis CTQ course is 6 days in total, comprised of two 3-day face-to-face learning modules. Candidates are required to attend all face-to-face learning modules in order to fulfil the course requirements.
- Hold a valid LTA Coach Accreditation* (which has not been suspended or withdrawn).
- Hold a minimum qualification of an LTA Senior Coach (Level 4) in tennis or equivalent in padel.
- Be able to demonstrate experience of running in-service training or leading a team.
- Strong track record of player and/or programme development.
- Successfully complete the Padel Tutor Readiness Test.**
*Coaches applying for the Tennis Coach Tutor Qualification must be Accredited+
**Only applicable to coaches applying for the Padel Coach Tutor Qualification
The LTA is committed to ensuring that our qualifications are accessible for all, which is why it is vital that all candidates where possible outline any reasonable adjustments/or special considerations you may require prior to attending the course.
Qualifications (CTQ): Please use this link to outline to the LTA the additional support needs that you will require on this course in order to maximise your learning.
The final decision made by the LTA Reasonable Adjustment & Special Consideration Requests panel will be made within 14 working days of submission and cannot be challenged.
Applications for the 2027 Tennis CTQ will open on Monday 2nd November and close on Monday 23rd November. A link to the application form will be posted at the bottom of this page once it goes live.
In the meantime, to register your interest in the next padel or tennis CTQ please complete the expression of interest form below.