Become a certified, profitable
Executive Function Coach in 2025.
The Executive Function Coaching Certification delivers a complete blueprint for starting, building,
and sustaining a profitable Executive Function Coaching business.
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Once upon a time, you had a classroom.
You traded your time and energy for a steady paycheck, lesson plans, and late nights spent catching up on paperwork. Your passion was real, but so was the burnout, the bureaucracy, and the feeling that your impact was limited to what you could squeeze into a six-period day.
Today, the landscape is different.
You can take your hard-earned skills—your ability to lead, support, and teach—and use them to build a flexible and meaningful career as an executive function coach. One where you are in control of your schedule, your income, and the kind of work you do.
But for most educators, that path feels unclear.
You have probably seen advice scattered across social media or buried in blog posts, but stitching it all together into a real business plan is overwhelming. Most courses do not speak directly to teachers, and they often skip the real-life steps needed to go from overwhelmed to confident and paid.
No one has created a clear and proven roadmap until now.
The Executive Function Coaching Academy Certification was built specifically for teachers and special education professionals ready to transition out of the classroom and into coaching. You will get step-by-step training, done-for-you tools, and a community of educators just like you.
It is everything you need to start and grow a business that gives you freedom, impact, and long-term sustainability.
What will you learn?
My goal with the Executive Function Coaching Certification was to give you the complete roadmap to launch and grow a sustainable coaching business using the skills you already have as an educator.
Inside the course, you will learn how to identify your niche, connect with the right families, build strong coaching relationships, teach executive function skills with confidence, track progress, and grow your practice in a way that feels aligned and manageable.
If you are looking for a practical, proven system designed specifically for teachers and special educators ready to transition out of the classroom, this is it.
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Step-by-step, “no-fluff” training
The certification course includes clear and practical modules that walk you through every stage of building your executive function coaching business—from your first client to consistent income. Designed to be completed on your schedule.
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Complete Coaching Toolkit
Get access to a full suite of ready-to-use templates, intake forms, session structures, and progress tracking tools so you can focus on coaching instead of reinventing the wheel.
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Bonus “Get Your First Client” 90-Day Plan
Whether you are starting from scratch or transitioning out of the classroom, this bonus plan shows you exactly what to do each week to land your first paid coaching client with confidence.
What successful executive function coaches say about the EFCA Certification Program
WHAT'S COVERED
Everything you need to launch and grow your executive function coaching business
As a former educator, I have spent years building a business that works without burnout. I’ve documented what actually helps teachers and specialists make the leap, book paid clients, and create consistent income doing meaningful work.
This certification gives you a clear, realistic framework to build a sustainable executive function coaching practice using the skills you already have.
Set Yourself Up for Success Before Day One
Lay the foundation with all the necessary tools, timelines, and strategies to start strong and stay focused throughout the program.
Find the Right Clients Without Feeling Salesy
Learn how to identify and connect with families who are a true match for your coaching strengths—so your first clients feel like a win-win.
Build Trust by Showing Measurable Progress
Master simple but powerful strategies for tracking and communicating growth, so families feel confident and supported every step of the way.
Set Goals That Actually Motivate Students
Learn how to collaborate with students to set meaningful, achievable goals that create clarity, buy-in, and long-term progress.
Teach Executive Function Skills with Confidence
Get a clear system for structuring your sessions and teaching core EF strategies—without needing to reinvent the wheel every week.
Become a Guide for the Whole Family
Support more than just the student. Learn how to partner with parents and caregivers to create a consistent, aligned coaching environment.
Launch Your Practice and Get Your First Paying Clients
Walk away with the exact steps to start your business, market your services, and confidently get paid for the work you’re great at.
More Than Just Theory
The Executive Function Coaching Certification includes more than just video lessons.
I built the course with bonus resources to make sure you apply what you learn.
90-Day Paid Client Action Plan
To help you apply what I teach, you'll have access to my 90-day paid client action plan, which gives you a daily step you can complete in 10-15 minutes that will accelerate your growth and keep you moving in the right direction.
Direct Messaging
Throughout your time in the course, you can directly message me or any other participants to get support, make connections, and create community. This is worth the price of enrollment alone!
Who is this course for?
Not everyone is going to be a right fit for EF Coach Certification.
You're a good fit for this course if...
You want to start or grow a coaching business that actually helps students—not just talk about helping them.
You’re ready to take what you’ve learned as an educator and turn it into a flexible, profitable career.
You’re open to trying new tools, strategies, and systems—even if they’re outside your comfort zone.
You’re committed to doing the real work of building a business, not just collecting certificates.
You care deeply about helping students with ADHD, autism, or executive function challenges succeed.
You want a supportive community, feedback, and structure to help you follow through.
You’re ready to take imperfect action, reflect, and keep moving forward.
You're not a good fit for this course if...
You’re only interested in learning theory or academic research about executive functioning.
You expect a plug-and-play job placement or a done-for-you client pipeline.
You want someone to give you a script for every situation instead of learning how to think like a coach.
You believe helping students starts and ends with worksheets or teaching content.
You’re unwilling to try new approaches, shift your mindset, or learn business and marketing skills.
You’re hoping this course will give you credentials without requiring effort.
What Students Are Saying About The EFCA Certification
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The Executive Function
Coaching Certification
$3,500
6 live, in-depth training modules
Step-by-step 90-Day Challenge to land your first client
Access to live Q&A sessions with Sean
Done-for-you intake forms, templates, and session structures
Comprehensive FAQ library covering real-world coaching scenarios
Bonus: 1:1 messaging with EFCA team throughout enrollment period
Bonus: Private community of coaches for accountability and support
Bonus: Practical tools to use with students immediatel
The EF Coach Certification keeps evolving —and so can you
Your enrollment includes 90 days of full access to everything you need to get certified and land your first client.
Want more? You can upgrade to a full year at checkout to stay connected to new trainings, bonus tools, and a fast-growing community of coaches supporting students with real-world EF challenges.
Ongoing updates include:
New bonus modules based on coach feedback
Guest workshops from business and education experts
Case studies of members showing how they grew
Fresh tools, scripts, and tech recommendations
Community-only discussions and resource drops
WHOSE BEHIND THIS?
Hi–I’m Sean. I help executive function coaches
build profitable online practices.
In 2019, I found myself entrenched in a school system that prioritized content over essential life skills. I felt increasingly frustrated, knowing that students needed executive function skills for true independence and success.
I had a growing family and needed financial stability, making the leap into EF coaching a daunting prospect. However, discovering a community of parents and educators passionate about EF skills changed everything.
In 2020, I took action.
I contacted local educational psychologists and ADHD therapists, sharing my vision of helping kids with organizational skills. Dylan and Silva, two key allies, connected me with clients who needed my expertise and enthusiasm.
Encouraged by their support, I took the plunge. Word spread quickly, and I successfully built Executive Function Specialists, transforming countless lives through EF coaching.
Now, I empower educators who want to transition into rewarding EF coaching careers.
When I'm not working on my business, I enjoy traveling with my family, exercising, and reading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this program for?
Professionals who are interested in both the business and technique of executive function coaching as a part-time or full-time career.
What is it, exactly?
Six, 60 - 120 minute classes, led by executive function coach, Sean McCormick, the founder of Executive Function Specialists, which results in a certificate of completion.
Classes are taken self-paced. No live cohorts are offered at this time.
What do I get with this course?
- 90 day access to the certification course
- 90 days access from enrollment in our Executive Function Coaching Academy Community on Skool
- Lifetime listing on our directory of executive function coaches once you complete the certification course
- The 90-Day "Get Your First Paying Client" course on Skool
- Lifetime access to a comprehensive workbook with tons of resources and templates for coaches
- The Semester Success Blueprint course at 50% off
Can the course or framework be shared among team members at the same school or business?
No, we ask that each user has their own account or copy.
Contact us for discounts when purchasing multiple copies for organizations.
Where are the classes?
The classes are recorded.
Throughout the year, I may lead live classes and you can find the dates on this page.
Please note, if you enroll in the 90-day program, you will only be able to access the live classes if they fall within your 90 days of access, unless you purchase a full-year of access (option available after checkout)
After enrolling, you will receive access to the official course overview, which has all the meeting links, slide decks, and course resources.
Do I get a profile listed on the directory upon completion?
Yes! All enrollees who complete the certification can create a directory listing on this page.
Are There Payment Plans Available?
Yes, we offer payment plans through Affirm, AfterPay, and Klarna at checkout.
Is this program tax-deductible?
Yes! You can download your receipts from this program and use them as a write-off for business expenses. Check out this video to see how to access your membership and program receipts.
What if I want more the 90 days of access to the membership?
Learn more about our year-long program on this page. You will also be provided with an option to extend your membership at initial enrollment of the certification course and at the end of the certification course.
Can the cost of the certification program be applied to the ongoing community access?
No, the year-long membership is a separate cost unless you choose to enroll in it on the checkout page (one-time offer).
What is it, exactly?
Six, 60 - 120 minute classes, led by executive function coach, Sean McCormick, the founder of Executive Function Specialists, which results in a certificate of completion.
Classes are taken self-paced. No live cohorts are offered at this time.
Can I pay the difference for another offer before the end of the 90 days in the course?
No, you need to purchase the option upfront. We do not offer a "pay the difference" option.
Is This Course Designed for Launching My Own Practice?
Is This Course Designed for Launching My Own Practice?
How long do I have access to course materials?
You will be provided with a comprehensive course workbook that you can save forever, which includes all the slide decks for each meeting.
You must complete all course requirements (watch videos, complete quizzes) to earn your certificate.
You will have access to the course videos and professional development video for the duration of your membership.
You can extend your access to all course materials and more by purchasing a membership. Learn more about the membership here.
Can I earn college credit for the certification course?
We have had a few people inquire and they have used the course syllabus and worked with an online program to receive credits. I am sharing the following information that one person was able to successfully get credit.
You can open the course syllabus by clicking on this link.
The person shared that they went through https://www.teachingchannel.com/ and said they have a course called Learning by Choice that will work for college credit.
Do you have a course that is JUST focused on coaching? Not sure if this is right for
my special education teachers...
Check out the Semester Success Blueprint course. This is a shorter course designed to be completed by educators and students TOGETHER.
Is the Course Solely Aimed at Coaching Children?
The program is mainly focused on coaching middle school, high school, and college students. If you are interested in working with adults or children below middle school, you will need to decide if you are comfortable generalizing the concepts to those populations.
I am an experienced (SLP, OT, PSY, etc) -- is this course right for me?
Please review the lesson modules, look at the testimonials, and make that decision. If you have further questions, send an email to [email protected]
Is International Participation Allowed?
Yes, we've had participants join online from various countries around the world taking the course self-paced or joining for live zoom sessions during cohorts. Use a time zone tool to find your local time.
Is this course accredited through the ICF or any other designating body?
No
What is the refund policy?
If you go through the first 2 modules and are not satisfied, we will issue you a full refund. Do not proceed to the 3rd module and email [email protected] with your refund request.
Other than this exception, no refunds are offered.
You must request a refund within the first 30 days of enrollment.
My organization/school is exempt from paying taxes. What can I do?
You are responsible for claiming this exemption AFTER you purchase the course. Email your receipt to: [email protected] and ask for instructions on how to claim exemption.
Are the Skool community, Semester Success Blueprint course, the Framework, and the Transition Toolkit all included in the certification course?
The 90 days in the Skool community are included as part of the certification course.
The Semester Success Blueprint is offered at 50% off as part of the certification course, or you can purchase this course separately if you do not wish to take the certification course.
The DIY framework and the Toolkit for Special Educators are separate resources and NOT included in the program.
I've also recently added a 90-day program that guarantees your first paying client, which you can learn more about by checking out this video.
Who is the course certified by?
I personally back the certification and stand by the results it offers. There are no big corporations or external associations involved.
That means that in addition to my guarantees, you can also email me directly to resolve any issues you have throughout the program and beyond.
Can the course be completed at any time once purchased?
Once you purchase, you get 90 days access to the course and Skool community. If you need more than 90 days, you can extend to a one-year membership.
Can the course be completed at any time once purchased?
While the course is a great fit for working with middle and high school students, it does not focus on strategies for clients younger than 6th grade.
The main reason for this is that younger students often face challenges engaging in online sessions, which can make it difficult to scale your practice beyond in-person work.
How are the modules delivered for foreign attendees?
The entire program is delivered online and can be taken self-paced by watching the class recordings.
What are the Guarantees?
- Right-Fit Guarantee — go through the first two modules, and if you’re not satisfied or don’t feel EFCA is the right fit, I’ll refund you in full.
- Paid-Client Guarantee — follow our 90-Day Daily Step Plan, and if you don’t get your first paid client within 90 days, you’ll stay in the community for free until you do (as long as you’re following the process).
Do you offer anything extra for teams?
Yes. Any team that purchases 5 or more seats will also receive a private 50-minute Q&A session with me that can be used at any point after purchase.
We also offer group discounts:
5% off for 5–9 seats
10% off for 10–19 seats
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