Personal Credential Pathway Assessment
Before beginning your board certification journey, many candidates choose to take the Personal Credential Pathway Assessment. This brief professional questionnaire helps the Board identify which credential pathway best fits your background, education, and career goals. Your responses allow us to tailor the board certification process to your experience, ensuring you enter the program that aligns with the type of work you do and the clients or settings you serve.
After completing the assessment, you’ll receive a personalized video presentation from the Board within minutes. Your video will outline your recommended credential pathway based on your assessment, explain how the Executive Function Training and credentialing process works, and provide your next steps for enrollment. This personalized approach ensures that every professional begins the certification journey with clarity, direction, and confidence.
The Executive Function Coaching Field is Growing Rapidly
Demand for qualified executive function coaches is at an all-time high across schools, clinics, and private practice
Average annual salary for executive function coaches
Top earners (90th percentile) in executive function coaching
Increase in ADHD diagnoses, driving demand for coaches
Online – complete training, exam, and certification remotely
See How NBEFC Board Certification Works
Watch this 2-minute overview to understand what makes NBEFC different
Board Certification: $6,450
No-interest installment plan available through NBEFC
Affirm/Klarna also available for extended payment terms
NBEFC Board Certifications
Start with Executive Function Coach certification, then add specialized coach certifications to expand your credentials
Executive Function Coach
No-interest installment plan available through NBEFC
Affirm/Klarna also available for extended payment terms
- ✓ 150 hours of comprehensive training in executive function coaching
- ✓ Includes training with the Neurocognitive EFTech System™, our proprietary intervention framework
- ✓ 365 days access to training and exam prep materials from purchase
- ✓ 5 full randomized practice exams for exam preparation
- ✓ Board examination fee included
- ✓ Executive Function Coach credential (NBEFC-C, NBEFC-E, or NBEFC-T)
- ✓ First 2 years of public registry listing included
- ✓ Unique credential ID for verification
- ✓ Professional code of ethics and standards
- ✓ 100% online – study at your own pace
What’s included in your credential designation:
NBEFC-C (Coach) | NBEFC-E (Educator) | NBEFC-T (Therapist)
Your credential reflects your professional background and education level
Additional Coach Certifications
After passing your NBEFC board examination, expand your credentials with specialized coach certifications
ADHD Coach Certification
Available after passing your NBEFC board examination
- ✓ 40 hours of advanced training
- ✓ Counts toward 40-hour PD requirement for 2-year renewal
- ✓ Earn Certified ADHD Coach credential
- ✓ Advanced ADHD strategies & interventions
- ✓ Medication collaboration protocols
- ✓ Parent & family coaching frameworks
Autism Coach Certification
Available after passing your NBEFC board examination
- ✓ 40 hours of advanced training
- ✓ Counts toward 40-hour PD requirement for 2-year renewal
- ✓ Earn Certified Autism Coach credential
- ✓ Neurodiversity-affirming approaches
- ✓ Sensory integration strategies
- ✓ Communication & social EF support
Executive Leadership Coach Certification
Available after passing your NBEFC board examination
- ✓ 40 hours of advanced training
- ✓ Counts toward 40-hour PD requirement for 2-year renewal
- ✓ Earn Certified Executive Leadership Coach credential
- ✓ Workplace performance & productivity
- ✓ Organizational systems & culture
- ✓ Team EF optimization strategies
Important: Specialty coach certifications are completed after you earn your Executive Function Coach certification and pass the NBEFC board examination.
Many coaches earn multiple specialty certifications throughout their career, expanding their expertise and client base while fulfilling professional development requirements.
Why Board Certification Changes Everything
The difference between a certificate and a credential is professional recognition. NBEFC is the only governing body offering board certification in executive function.
The Only Board Credential
While others offer certificates of completion, NBEFC issues the only board certification in executive function. You’ll hold a credential verified by examination, not just attendance.
Command Premium Rates
Board-certified coaches can justify rates of $150-250+ per hour. Your credential builds immediate trust with schools, parents, and organizations seeking qualified professionals.
150 Hours of Expert Training
Master executive function principles, ADHD strategies, autism support, neurodevelopmental frameworks, and evidence-based coaching techniques through comprehensive guided study.
Rigorous Board Examination
Your credential proves competency through examination, not just course completion. Employers, schools, and clients trust board-certified professionals first.
Add Coach Certifications
After board certification, expand your credentials with ADHD Coach, Autism Coach, or Executive Leadership Coach certifications. Build expertise that matches your practice.
Public Registry Listing
Every credential holder receives a unique ID and listing in the NBEFC public registry for verification. Clients and employers can confirm your certification instantly.
The Neurocognitive EFTech System™
The only integrated executive function intervention system in the field, proprietary to NBEFC and available nowhere else
What Makes This Different
Other programs teach you about executive function. NBEFC gives you a complete, systematic toolkit to actually do something about it. The Neurocognitive EFTech System™ is a comprehensive intervention framework with 137 ready-to-use elements, including specific techniques, protocols, and sequences for every executive function challenge your clients will face. No other certification program offers anything like it.
| System Component | What It Gives You |
|---|---|
| 58 Core Techniques | Standalone interventions for every EF challenge, including activation, working memory, task completion, emotional regulation, time management, focus, impulse control, and cognitive flexibility. Each includes step-by-step protocols, specialist scripts, and troubleshooting guides. |
| 37 Synergy Protocols | Two-technique combinations for clients who need layered support. When one technique isn’t enough, you have systematic ways to combine them for greater impact. |
| 32 Integration Triads | Three-technique sequences for complex cases. A clear roadmap for multi-session intervention planning with clients who need intensive support. |
| 10 Intensive Sequences | Four-technique progressions for severe presentations, crisis states, and entrenched patterns. Your highest-level tools for your most challenging clients. |
| Functional Skills Screener | A 64-item assessment tool that identifies your client’s specific challenges and tells you exactly which interventions to use. Assessment and intervention planning in one session. |
| 20 Client Handouts | Professional take-home resources your clients use between sessions. Extend your impact beyond the hour. |
Assessment Drives Intervention
The Functional Skills Screener doesn’t just identify problems. It tells you what to do about them. Scores link directly to specific techniques. You’re never left wondering what to try next.
Severity-Matched Support
The four-tier hierarchy matches intervention intensity to client need. Start with Core Techniques. Escalate to Synergy Protocols, Integration Triads, or Intensive Sequences as needed. You always have somewhere to go.
Ready to Use Immediately
No development work required. Protocols are written. Scripts are included. Handouts are designed. The screener is complete. You can use this system with your first client.
Grounded in Neuroscience
Every technique includes the brain-based rationale for why it works. You understand the science, explain it to clients, and adapt with confidence. You’re not just following steps. You know what you’re doing and why.
| Feature | Other EF Programs | Neurocognitive EFTech System™ |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Elements | 10-20 general strategies | 137 systematic interventions ✓ |
| Ready-to-Use Protocols | Rarely included | Every technique ✓ |
| Specialist Scripts | No | Included throughout ✓ |
| Proprietary Screening Tool | No | 64-item Functional Skills Screener ✓ |
| Assessment-to-Intervention Link | No | Built into every severity level ✓ |
| Escalation Framework | No | Four-tier hierarchy ✓ |
| Client Handouts | Sometimes | 20 professional handouts ✓ |
Your Competitive Advantage
When a client sits in front of you struggling to start tasks, manage emotions, stay focused, or follow through, you won’t be scrambling for ideas. You’ll know exactly which technique to use, how to implement it, and what to try next if needed. That’s the difference between someone who took a training and a board-certified specialist with a complete system.
Your Income Potential as a Board-Certified EF Coach
Executive function coaching offers strong earning potential with board certification commanding premium rates
Average Annual Salary
Executive function coaches earn an average of $106,885 annually, with board certification enabling you to command the higher end of the range ($80K-$195K+).
Hourly Rate Range
Board-certified coaches justify premium rates compared to non-certified providers. Your credential builds trust and demonstrates verified competency to clients and organizations.
Top Earners
The 90th percentile of executive function coaches earn $195,599+ annually, with many building six-figure practices within 2-3 years of board certification.
| Factor | Non-Certified Coach | Board-Certified Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Credibility | Certificate of completion | Board certification with exam verification ✓ |
| Client Trust | “Are you qualified?” | “You’re board-certified!” ✓ |
| School/District Contracts | Rarely prioritized | Preferred provider status ✓ |
| Rate Justification | Lower rates, harder to defend | Premium rates with credential backing ✓ |
| Public Registry Listing | No verification system | Unique credential ID & public listing ✓ |
| Year 1 Revenue Potential | $35K-$55K | $60K-$100K |
| Year 3 Revenue Potential | $50K-$75K | $100K-$150K+ |
Why Demand for EF Coaches is Growing
Multiple factors are driving unprecedented demand for qualified executive function coaches
Rising Awareness & Diagnoses
- 60-70% increase in ADHD diagnoses creating massive demand for qualified coaches
- 300-350% increase in autism diagnoses with growing understanding of neurodiversity
- Schools actively seeking qualified EF coaches for student support services
- Parents investing in private coaching for children struggling with organization and focus
Educational Systems
School districts are hiring board-certified EF coaches for student support, teacher professional development, and specialized programming for neurodiverse learners.
Clinical Settings
Therapy practices, psychology offices, and occupational therapy clinics are adding EF coaching services to support clients with ADHD and autism.
Private Practice
Independent EF coaches are building thriving practices working with students, adults, and families seeking help with executive function challenges.
Who Should Pursue Board Certification?
NBEFC certification is designed for professionals across education, healthcare, and coaching
Educators & Teachers
Special education teachers, learning specialists, and educators wanting to transition into private EF coaching or add credentials for school-based positions.
Therapists & Clinicians
Occupational therapists, speech therapists, school psychologists, and mental health professionals expanding their practice to include EF coaching.
Life & Career Coaches
Existing coaches adding specialized credentials to work with ADHD clients, autistic individuals, or professionals struggling with executive function challenges.
Educational Consultants
Independent educational consultants, tutors, and academic coaches wanting board-level credentials to command higher rates and credibility.
Career Changers
Professionals from any field seeking a flexible, meaningful career helping students, adults, and families with executive function skills.
Parents & Advocates
Parents of neurodiverse children or individuals with lived ADHD/autism experience wanting to turn their knowledge into a credentialed profession.
Why NBEFC is Different
The only board offering credentials recognized across schools, clinics, and private practice
| Feature | Training Programs | NBEFC Board Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Credential Type | Certificate of Completion | Board Certification ✓ |
| Competency Verification | Attendance-based | Examination-based ✓ |
| Public Registry | No | Yes – Unique Credential ID ✓ |
| Code of Ethics | Optional | Required & Enforceable ✓ |
| Professional Recognition | Training provider | National governing body ✓ |
| Ongoing Standards | None | Professional development required ✓ |
| School/Employer Recognition | Varies | Verified board credential ✓ |
The Bottom Line
Training programs teach skills. NBEFC confers professional credentials. There’s only one national board for executive function certification, and you’re looking at it.
Ready to Become Board-Certified?
Join hundreds of professionals who chose the only board certification in executive function coaching
$6,450
No-interest installment plan available through NBEFC
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