Our Mission
Establishing and advancing the highest professional standards in executive function coaching and education
The National Board of Executive Function Certification (NBEFC) exists to establish, uphold, and advance the highest professional standards in the emerging field of executive function. Our mission is to ensure that professionals who support individuals in developing executive function skills meet rigorous requirements of knowledge, ethics, and practice.
Why We Exist
Executive function skills are the foundation of success in education, work, and personal life. Skills such as planning, organization, focus, emotional regulation, and problem-solving are not only vital to individual achievement but also to the productivity and well-being of schools, workplaces, and communities. The NBEFC was created to serve as the independent authority that validates the competence of professionals in this discipline.
We believe that professional standards matter. Certificates from training programs are important but they do not provide the public with assurance that a professional has been evaluated by an impartial body. The NBEFC credential is designed to offer that assurance. It confirms that a practitioner has met clearly defined requirements, has passed a comprehensive examination, and is committed to ongoing professional growth and ethical conduct.
How We Fulfill Our Mission
Our mission is carried out in three ways. First, we develop and administer examinations that measure the essential knowledge and competencies required for professional practice in executive function. Second, we maintain a registry of credentialed professionals so that employers, clients, and educational institutions can confirm qualifications with confidence. Third, we require credential renewal through continuing education to ensure that practitioners remain current with research and best practices.
The NBEFC is also committed to promoting integrity, transparency, and fairness in the credentialing process. We operate as an impartial body that serves the public interest, not as a training school or a commercial venture. Our goal is to advance the credibility of executive function as a professional discipline and to provide a trusted benchmark of quality for those who serve in this field.
Our Core Values
Integrity
Setting and maintaining rigorous standards that ensure competence and ethical practice across the profession.
Excellence
Evaluating and credentialing professionals through comprehensive examination and ongoing professional development.
Accountability
Operating with transparency and fairness to protect the public and serve the profession.
Commitment
Advancing the recognition and credibility of executive function as an essential professional discipline.
Our Lasting Contribution
In fulfilling our mission, the NBEFC seeks to make a lasting contribution. By setting high standards for credentialing we elevate the profession. By protecting the public we build trust. By supporting practitioners we ensure that individuals, families, schools, and workplaces receive the highest level of service in the vital area of executive function.
The work of the Board reflects our core values: integrity in setting and maintaining standards, excellence in evaluating and credentialing professionals, accountability to the public, and commitment to advancing the profession of executive function. Through these values we aim to build recognition of executive function as an essential area of professional practice and to strengthen the impact of those who dedicate themselves to this work.