LTA equivalency

The LTA offer RPT coaches equivalency at DCA level on completion of the Mark of a Pro and Mark of a Pro Plus courses and the associated tests and workbook.

The LTA offer RPT coaches equivalency at CCA level on completion of the Advance Course and the associated tests and workbook.

There is no need to attend any other courses or training to be able to qualify for these equivalency programmes with the LTA

The equivalency programme is unique to the RPT and is not available through any other coaching organization in the UK

LTA Licensing Scheme

The LTA Coach Licensing Scheme (CLS) is a continuous professional development programme for qualified tennis coaches. The purpose of the CLS is to help coaches develop professionally and personally, whilst giving the tennis playing public and clubs an assurance of a quality coach.
The CLS Aims to:
- Set a ‘kitemark’ for British coaches in terms of specific requirements for a coach
- Maintain and develop the standard of coaches at all levels
- Help a coach’s professional and personal development through a variety of training opportunities

The RPT provides an alternative route for coaches to access to an LTA Licence:
Successful completion of the RPT Mark of a Pro + course enables a coach to apply for an LTA equivalence at level 1 (equivalent to DCA), providing you can fulfil all the other criteria set by the LTA (see below). This will allow you to apply for an LTA coach licence.

In order to obtain a full licence a coach must have attended a minimum of 10 full days training and obtain 45 credits over a 3-year period. There are various methods of obtaining the necessary credits, such as attending RPT coach development courses.

Applying for an LTA Licence
To apply for an LTA Licence you will need to...
- have completed a minimum of 10 days tutor lead training and have reached the required standard.
- be a minimum of 18 years old
- obtain a valid First Aid Certificate (minimum requirement 1 Day Appointed Persons Course).
- have 15 training credits obtained in the twelve months prior to application
- have two satisfactory references and a CRB Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Do you already have an LTA Coach Licence?
If you already have an LTA Coach Licence then you will know all about the need to obtain coaching training credits. The RPT provides Pro Development courses (for RPT members and non-members) each course is for one day and worth 5 training credit points.