In recent weeks I've been contemplating whether I want to kick start some more professional football coaching in myself. Certainly have an interest in the field. Just wanted to see if anyone has any experience in this regard? I've done the bit part state league coaching here in Canberra but it's all pretty casual.

I'm talking more about getting into the NPL/WNPL system (juniors too) or upper State League coaching.

Where should one start? I've been looking at the FFA/AFC C Licence and was wondering if that would be a good start? Or should I look at one of the lesser certificates first? Has anyone else had some experience with this and willing to offer some insight? Online research doesn't really amount to much tbh.