Frequently Asked Questions
EFCA Certification
Professionals who are interested in both the business and technique of executive function coaching as a part-time or full-time career.
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.
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
No, we ask that each user has their own account or copy.
Contact us for discounts when purchasing multiple copies for organizations.
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.
Yes! All enrollees who complete the certification can create a directory listing on this page.
Yes, we offer payment plans through Affirm, AfterPay, and Klarna at checkout.
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.
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.
No, the year-long membership is a separate cost unless you choose to enroll in it on the checkout page (one-time offer).
No, you need to purchase the option upfront. We do not offer a "pay the difference" option.
Absolutely, this course prepares you for a full- or part-time career in EF coaching, independent of any organization.
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.
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.
Check out the Semester Success Blueprint course. This is a shorter course designed to be completed by educators and students TOGETHER.
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.
Please review the lesson modules, look at the testimonials, and make that decision. If you have further questions, send an email to support@efcoachingacademy.com
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.
No.
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 support@efcoachingacademy.com with your refund request.
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Other than this exception, no refunds are offered.
You must request a refund within the first 30 days of enrollment.
You are responsible for claiming this exemption AFTER you purchase the course. Email your receipt to: taxes@thinkific.com and ask for instructions on how to claim exemption.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The entire program is delivered online and can be taken self-paced by watching the class recordings.
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).
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