Professional Certificates in Neurodiversity & Student Support
Beacon College offers two fully online professional certificate programs designed for educators and professionals who support neurodivergent students—from adolescence through higher education.
Grounded in more than 35 years of national leadership, these certificates combine theory, applied learning, and practical strategies you can use immediately in your work.
Choose the program that fits your role and professional needs.
Certificate for Coaching Adolescents with Learning & Attention Issues
For educators, parents, and helping professionals
Designed for those who work directly with adolescents and young adults with learning and attention challenges, this certificate builds the skills needed to coach students through key developmental, academic, and life transitions.
You’ll learn how to:
- Understand learning and attention issues across development
- Identify how challenges show up at home, school, and in the community
- Strengthen executive functioning, motivation, and self-regulation
- Apply coaching techniques that support academic and personal growth
- Connect root challenges to effective, practical interventions
Program highlights
- 8-week, self-paced online program
- Pre-recorded modules, applied assignments, and a capstone project
- Multiple start dates available year-round
- Certificate awarded upon completion
Ideal for:
Teachers, school counselors, educational consultants, parents, and professionals supporting adolescents who learn differently.
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Professional Certificate in Neurodiversity & Higher Education
For college faculty, staff, and administrators
This certificate equips higher education professionals with the knowledge and tools to create more inclusive classrooms, advising practices, and campus systems for neurodivergent students.
You’ll learn how to:
- Understand neurodiversity in the college environment
- Apply Universal Design for Learning to courses and assessments
- Support executive functioning and mental health in college students
- Foster belonging and engagement in the classroom
- Integrate advising, academic support, wellness, and career services
- Redesign your own course or program through a capstone project
Program highlights
- Fully online, self-paced format
- 8 content units with applied assignments and case studies
- Personalized capstone redesign project
- Led by expert Beacon faculty and national leaders
Ideal for:
College faculty, academic advisors, student affairs professionals, and administrators seeking to improve student persistence, retention, and success.
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Why Beacon College?
Beacon College is a nationally recognized leader in educating students who learn differently. Our professional certificates translate decades of experience into actionable strategies that help educators and institutions better support neurodivergent learners.
