PAAC Credential Program

Paths to Credentialing

1. Accredited School Path
2. Cohort Path
3. Portfolio Path

For all paths and candidates, a minimum number of coaching hours are required to be
eligible for a PAAC credential.

A CACP credential must have 60 ADHD Coaching hours, 90% of which must be paid.
A PCAC credential must have 250 ADHD Coaching hours, 90% of which must be paid.

FAQs

Q: I didn’t graduate from a PAAC accredited school. Can I still earn a PAAC credential?

A: Yes. As long as you meet PAAC’s training, mentor hour and practice hour requirements,
you will be eligible to earn a PAAC credential.

Q: Does PAAC provide ADHD Coach training?

A: No. We credential individuals who are already professional ADHD Coaches.

Q: What should I do if I want to become an ADHD Coach?

A: It is important to get ADHD coach training. There are many coaching schools and programs.
Currently, however, there are only two accredited by PAAC. They are The ADD Coach
Academy (www.ADDCA.com) and Mentor Coach (www.mentorcoach.com).*
PAAC has vetted these two schools and their curriculum has met our high standards. We feel
confident you will receive an excellent ADHD coach education from either of these schools.
However, we welcome Coaches from all coach training programs.
*PAAC has no financial affiliation with these schools.

Q: What is a sponsor?

A: In order to acquire a PAAC Credential you must have 3 PAAC approved sponsors
which will qualify you as either a CAPC or PCAC credentialed ADHD Coach. Depending on
which path to a credential fits your needs you will have access to PAAC sponsors
PAAC sponsors are experienced PAAC Coaches who have gone through extensive training
to listen to, provide feedback and assess the sessions presented by the candidates. These
sponsors, will nominate a candidate for a credential level, after listening to 2-3 sessions.
For the Cohort Path, this will be done in live sessions. For the school path, this will be done
internally at the school. For the portfolio path, it will be done internally at PAAC.

Q: What is an observation?

A:  PAAC Credential Candidates from the Cohort Path will have to observe and comment on 10 coaching
sessions from other PAAC candidates. This can be done either live or using the PAAC sessions library.
The School and Portfolio Path will have access to the PAAC library in order to complete their required
observations.

School Credential Program

$ 350
/USD
  • This program is for those who have completed a program with a PAAC Accredited School and received certification.
  • Must Complete:
  • Knowledge Modules and Quiz
  • 5 Session Observations
  • Required Coaching Hours
  • You have 6 months to complete this program.

Cohort Credential Program

$ 550
/USD
  • This program is for those who want a more hands on approach to their Credential or have not attended a PAAC Accredited School.
  • Must Complete:
  • Knowledge Modules and Quiz
  • Presentation of 7-9 Sessions
  • 10 Session Observations
  • Acquire 3 PAAC Sponsorships
  • Required Coaching Hours
  • You have 6 months to complete this program.

Portfolio Credential Program

$ 750
/USD
  • For experienced Coaches with extensive ADHD knowledge who want to take an express route through the Credentialing Program.
  • Must Complete:
  • Knowledge Modules and Quiz
  • Submission of 3 Pre-recorded Sessions
  • 5 Session Observations
  • Acquire 3 PAAC Sponsorships
  • Required Coaching Hours
  • You have 6 months to complete this program.

Our deepest wish is to not only assure the highest quality of coaching to our clients but also to create a committed community of ADHD Coaches.