PAAC Credential Program
Successful participants in the PAAC Program earn a PAAC credential (CACP or PCAC), when they demonstrate their ADHD coaching proficiency to at least 3 senior PAAC coaches who agree to be their sponsor.
The program requires the completion of Knowledge Modules and quiz and specified coaching hours.
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Knowledge Modules

Once your application has been accepted, you will be notified that your account is now active. 

You will first complete 4 Knowledge Module practice quizzes, designed to cover different aspects of ADHD coaching before moving on to the ADHD Awareness Test.  You must get at least 80% of the questions correct to pass. 

Coaching Sessions

We have three paths to earn a PAAC Credential.  Each path requires presentation of candidate’s recorded coaching sessions with clients.  In the Cohort Path, these recordings are presented in live sessions with opportunity for discussion of the session with Session Leader.  For Portfolio Path, recordings are submitted at time of acceptance for review by PAAC Sponsors.  For the School Path, recordings are assessed at school and only one recording is submitted to PAAC.

Additionally, you are required to listen to sessions of other PAAC Candidate Coaches at work to understand more about PAAC’s standards and process.  These can be observed live (for those in Cohort Path) or through the PAAC Sessions Library.

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Sponsorship

In order to be awarded a PAAC Credential, you need to acquire sponsorships from 3 PAAC Session Leaders.  

If you have not acquired 3 sponsors by the time you have presented all 9 of your sessions and/or have not completed the program in the 6 months allowed, you can purchase an extension.

  • Once you have successfully completed the program, your account will be changed to that of a PAAC Coach.  
  • A Professional Profile will be auto-created for you and will be added to our “Find a Coach Directory”.
  • This will enable you to plug in all the information you want perspective clients to know about you.  
  • Your Course Profile will still be active in case you would like to further your training to reach a higher level of certification or become a Session Leader.

As a PAAC Coach, you must renew your credentials each year. This membership is $100/yearly.  For more information on credential renewal click here.

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.

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