NBEFC Exam Prep for Executive Function Certification

NBEFC Executive Function Certification Program

This program is all inclusive of your training, exam prep, registration and exam fees, and 2 years listed on the NBEFC national registry. After passing the exam, you will receive your NBEFC Credential and Executive Function Coach Certification.

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Course curriculum

1. Welcome Video
1. How to Use, Study, and Succeed in This Program
1. Comprehensive Training That Doubles as Exam Preparation
2. Understanding the Exam Format
1. Key Subjects Overview
2. Exam-Specific Terminology
3. Master Glossary
1. Domain 1 Video: Foundations of Executive Function
2. Module 1 Overview: Foundations of Executive Function
3. Lesson 1: What Is Executive Function? Definitions, Models, and Coaching Scope
4. Lesson 2: Core Executive Function Skills in Practice: Working Memory, Inhibition, and Cognitive Flexibility
5. Lesson 3: Brain Networks and the Neuroscience of Executive Function
6. Module 2 Overview: EF Across Development and Context
7. Lesson 1: Development in Early Childhood and Adolescence
8. Lesson 2: EF in Adulthood and Across the Lifespan
9. Lesson 3: Environmental and Cultural Influences on Executive Function
10. Module 3 Overview: Educational Frameworks, Collaboration, and Progress Monitoring
11. Lesson 1: Inclusive and Special Education Frameworks
12. Lesson 2: Collaboration with Families, Schools, and Teams
13. Lesson 3: Measuring Executive Function Progress and Outcomes
14. Domain 1 Test
1. Domain 2 Video: Neuroscience of EF
2. Module 1 Overview: Neuroscience of Executive Function
3. Lesson 1: The Prefrontal Cortex as Command Center
4. Lesson 2: Neural Networks Supporting Executive Function
5. Lesson 3: Neurotransmitters and Executive Function
6. Module 2 Overview: Cognitive Mechanisms
7. Lesson 1: Working Memory Systems
8. Lesson 2: Inhibition and Self-Regulation
9. Lesson 3: Cognitive Flexibility and Set-Shifting
10. Module 3 Overview: Assessment and Advances
11. Lesson 1: Brain Imaging and EF Research
12. Lesson 2: Neuroplasticity and EF Development
13. Lesson 3: Emerging Research and Future Directions
14. Domain 2 Test
1. Domain 3 Video: Education and Classroom Applications
2. Module 1 Overview: EF in the Classroom
3. Lesson 1: EF and Academic Success
4. Lesson 2: Supporting EF Through Curriculum Design
5. Lesson 3: The Teacher's Role in EF Skill-Building
6. Module 2 Overview: Student Support Strategies
7. Lesson 1: Visual Schedules and Scaffolding
8. Lesson 2: Homework, Projects, and Planning
9. Lesson 3: Behavior and Attention Supports
10. Module 3 Overview: Applied Educational Interventions
11. Lesson 1: Inclusion and Special Education Approaches
12. Lesson 2: Collaboration with Families and Schools
13. Lesson 3: Measuring EF Growth in Students
14. Domain 3 Test
1. Domain 4 Video: Clinical & Therapeutic Applications
2. Module 1 Overview: EF in Clinical Contexts
3. Lesson 1: Executive Function and Mental Health Disorders
4. Lesson 2: Trauma and Executive Function Disruption
5. Lesson 3: Executive Function and Emotional Regulation
6. Module 2 Overview: Therapeutic Tools
7. Lesson 1: Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques for Executive Function
8. Lesson 2: Mindfulness and Executive Function Interventions
9. Lesson 3: Behavior Plans and Reinforcement
10. Module 3 Overview: Applied Clinical Work
11. Lesson 1: Working with Children and Adolescents
12. Lesson 2: EF Coaching in Adults with Clinical Needs
13. Lesson 3: Ethical and Scope Considerations in Clinical Contexts
14. Domain 4 Test
1. Domain 5 Video: CBT-Informed Executive Function Coaching
2. Module 1 Overview: Foundations of CBT-EF Integration
3. Lesson 1: The Thought-Behavior-EF Connection
4. Lesson 2: When CBT-Informed Approaches Enhance EF Outcomes
5. Lesson 3: Scope Boundaries: CBT-Informed Coaching vs. CBT Therapy
6. Module 2 Overview: CBT-Informed Techniques for EF Practitioners
7. Lesson 1: Recognizing Cognitive Barriers to EF
8. Lesson 2: Reframing Techniques Within EF Coaching Scope
9. Lesson 3: Behavioral Activation Principles for Task Initiation
10. Module 3 Overview: Clinical Application and Integration
11. Lesson 1: Integrating CBT Principles with Neurocognitive EFTech System Techniques
12. Lesson 2: Collaborating with CBT Therapists
13. Lesson 3: Case Studies in CBT-EF Integration
14. Domain 5 Test
1. Domain 6 Video: Coaching and Applied EF Strategies
2. Module 1 Overview: Foundations of EF Coaching Practice
3. Lesson 1: Coaching vs. Therapy: Scope, Boundaries, and Ethical Practice
4. Lesson 2: Evidence-Based Coaching Models for EF
5. Lesson 3: Building Motivation, Engagement, and Accountability
6. Module 2 Overview: Core EF Coaching Techniques
7. Lesson 1: Goal-Setting Frameworks and Task Initiation Protocols
8. Lesson 2: Organization Systems and Time Management Tools
9. Lesson 3: Emotional Regulation Strategies in Coaching Context
10. Module 3 Overview: Applied Practice and Outcomes
11. Lesson 1: Academic Coaching Applications
12. Lesson 2: Workplace and Professional Coaching Applications
13. Lesson 3: Measuring Outcomes and Evaluating Coaching Effectiveness
14. Domain 6 Test
1. Domain 7 Video: Ethics in Executive Function Practice
2. Module 1 Overview: Ethics in Executive Function Practice
3. Lesson 1: The NBEFC Ethical Framework
4. Lesson 2: Scope of Practice and the Coaching Boundary
5. Lesson 3: Boundaries, Dual Relationships, and Professional Conduct
6. Module 2 Overview: Core Ethical Obligations
7. Lesson 1: Informed Consent and Client Autonomy
8. Lesson 2: Confidentiality, Privacy, and Data Protection
9. Lesson 3: Cultural Competence and Equitable Practice
10. Module 3 Overview: Ethical Decision-Making in Practice
11. Lesson 1: Ethical Decision-Making Models
12. Lesson 2: Recognizing Clinical Needs and When to Refer
13. Lesson 3: Case Studies in Ethical Reasoning
14. Domain 7 Test
1. Domain 8 Intro: Cognitive and Emotional Influences on Executive Function Performance
2. Module 1 Overview: The Internal Architecture of Executive Function Performance
3. Lesson 1: The Executive Function Performance Cycle
4. Lesson 2: Emotional States That Impair Executive Function Performance
5. Lesson 3: Cognitive Distortions in Executive Function Populations
6. Module 2 Overview: From Understanding to Practice
7. Lesson 1: Learned Helplessness and Self-Efficacy
8. Lesson 2: Distinguishing Strategy Failure from Cognitive Barriers
9. Lesson 3: Integrating Neurocognitive and Cognitive-Emotional Approaches
10. Module 3 Overview: From Framework to Independent Practice
11. Lesson 1: The Five-Step Integrated EF Coaching Decision Framework
12. Lesson 2: Applying the Framework Across Complex Presentations
13. Lesson 3: Practitioner Judgment and Independent Practice
14. Domain 8 Test
1. Practice Exams
1. Time Management Techniques
2. Stress Reduction Methods
1. Time for your practice exams!
2. Practice Exam 1
3. Practice Exam 4
4. Practice Exam 3
5. Practice Exam 2
6. Practice Exam 5
1. Congratulations on completing the NBEFC Prep Program.
2. Self submitting for 15 CEU Credit

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$6,450.00
130 lessons

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NBEFC Executive Function Certification Program

Course curriculum

Welcome to your NBEFC Training + Prep

Success In This Program

Introduction to NBEFC Training + Prep

Core Concepts and Topics

Domain 1: Foundations of Executive Function

Domain 2: Neuroscience of EF

Domain 3: Education & Classroom Applications

Domain 4: Clinical & Therapeutic Applications

Domain 5: CBT-Informed Executive Function Coaching

Domain 6: Coaching & Applied EF Strategies

Domain 7: Ethics in Executive Function Practice

Domain 8: Cognitive and Emotional Influences on Executive Function Performance

Final Preparation Steps

Test-Taking Strategies

Practice Exams

You are ready for the Exam!

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