Neurodiversity in Coaching Advanced Certification

Neurodiversity in Coaching – Advanced Certification

“The training exceeded my expectations by equipping me with tools and frameworks to support neurodiverse clients effectively. It also provided a solid foundation for understanding neurodiverse experiences and adapting my coaching approach.” Declan, Coach
“The course was well supported, the lived experience of the trainers and students was very useful and loved the trainers passion” Andrew, Coach

“I’ve just completed the Optimus Advanced Certificate in Neurodiversity Coaching and would highly recommend the course. I really valued the lived and professional experience of the trainers, and also the fact that there was a mix of neurotypical and neurodivergent students within the cohort. It is very easy to cause harm when you lack awareness of how brains work differently and that no two people have exactly the same lived experience and challenges. This course definitely helps coaches to be ‘safe’ for neurodivergent clients.” Sharon, Coach

Is this training for you?

This advanced certification is designed for existing coaches who want to deepen their understanding of neurodiversity and feel confident in working with neurodivergent clients.

At Optimus Coach Academy, our philosophy is always to work with the client as an individual. This training provides you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to adapt your coaching so you can truly meet clients where they are; supporting them more effectively and inclusively. This course will enhance your coaching for all clients and mean that you create more inclusive, tailored experiences for those who are neurodivergent.

Meet the Trainers

CF

Claire Farmer

ICF accredited coach, Director of Neurodive, Co-founder of the Autistic Girls Network, former Head Teacher and educational consultant specialising in inclusion

RK

Ruth Kudzi

ICF Master Certified Coach. CEO & Founder of Optimus Coach Academy, former Deputy Head Teacher leading inclusion teams with a professional background in Psychology & Coaching and lived experience of ADHD & Dyslexia.
Course Accreditation
ICF Accredited: 40 CCEs

Course Dates & Structure

All sessions are taught live online via Zoom (and recorded for replay). Alongside sessions you have a comprehensive workbook which is available at least 2 weeks before you go live. These workbooks contain links to research and more information so you can read through them at your own pace.
After each session, you have a quiz to assess your learning and access to recordings. The sessions are held on Thursday, 10- 1 pm:
Session 1: Thursday 8th October 2026
10am–1pm
Session 2: Thursday 22nd October 2026
10am–1pm
Session 3: Thursday 5th November 2026
10am–1pm
Session 4: Thursday 19th November 2026
10am–1pm
Session 5: Thursday 3rd December 2026
10am–1pm
Session 6: Thursday 17th December 2026
10am–1pm
Session 7: Thursday 7th January 2027
10am–1pm
Session 8: Thursday 21st January 2027
10am–1pm
Session 9: Thursday 4th February 2027
10am–1pm
Session 10: Thursday 4th March 2027
10am–1pm

**All of our timings are in the UK time: GMT / BST

Investment
£1500 + VAT
(7 Places remaining – reserve your spot today)

Syllabus Highlights

Introduction to Neurodiversity:

Definitions, case studies, neurobiology, ethical practice, trauma-informed coaching

Coaching Clients with ADHD:

Executive function, emotional regulation, progress measurement, strategies for support

Coaching Autistic Clients:

Understanding ASD, emotional coaching, decision-making, supportive approaches

Coaching Dyslexic Clients:

Executive function challenges, informed choice, practical strategies

Coaching Clients with Complex/Multiple Neurodivergence

Neurodiversity in the Workplace:

Supporting leaders, managers, and employees

Working Effectively with Neurodivergent Clients:

Ethical practice, safe spaces, diverse approaches

Trauma & the Neurodivergent Brain:

Trauma, executive function, mental health considerations

Working as a Neurodivergent Coach:

Reflections, strategies, and working with parents of neurodivergent young people

This is the fourth time the course is running and we’ve taken all the feedback from past students to create a more comprehensive course with different resources that you can access adding in more example recordings and more comprehensive workbooks.
If you’ve got any questions, you can email hello@optimuscoachacademy.com or book in a call.
There are no spaces in our April intake but please get in touch if you have any questions for our October 2026 start.

Looking for more information?

Download our course brochure for a further breakdown and overview of our best in class, accredited (ICF, AC) training programmes