Yes and no! Many coaches with prior experience appreciate the comprehensive course and enrol onto all 4 modules - but if this not appropriate for you right now, you could choose to enrol on our Certificate in ADHD-Informed Coaching (Modules 1, 2 & 3) to gain your ADHD coaching certificate and the come back at a later date to complete Module 4 and upgrade to the diploma as and when you feel ready. 

No. You can switch cohorts between modules. However, you must stay with the same cohort for the entire duration of each module. For example, you might join an AM cohort for Module 1 and then choose a PM cohort for Module 2.

No. Each module runs as a closed cohort. Once you enrol in a module, you’ll stay with that group for the full duration of that module to support connection, continuity, and psychological safety. You are able to be in a different cohort as you transition into the next module.

Not entirely. Our training is mostly live and interactive via Zoom. To meet ICF attendance requirements, you must attend at least 6 of 8 live sessions for Modules 1 and 2, 8 of 10 live sessions for Module 3 and 10 of 12 live sessions and 8 of 10 learning arenas for Module 4. Any missed sessions must be caught up by watching the missed session recordings. These recordings remain available to you for review via our online learning platform.

Yes. You can pay your tuition in monthly instalments spread across the duration of your training. The only condition is that all payments must be completed by the end of your final module. The maximum length is 18 months payments. For custom plans, email us at hello@goldmindacademy.com.

For Modules 1 and 2, you’ll need to listen to a 30-minute private podcast before each session. In Module 3 and 4, you’ll also take part in weekly triad coaching practice (1 hour per week), continue with the weekly podcast, and attend three one-to-one mentor coaching sessions after the module ends. These sessions are scheduled at a time that works for you and your mentor. You’ll also prepare and submit a recorded coaching session for assessment within two months of completing Module 3 and the same for Module 4. For in-person options you will also attend three one-to-one online mentor coaching sessions after your module concludes.

Yes, you can switch to the in-person intensive for Module 3 or 4, subject to availability. This option includes an additional fee of £855 (plus any applicable sales taxes) and must be requested in writing by emailing hello@goldmindacademy.com.

Yes, although most students won’t need to pay any extras, there are a few optional or situational costs to be aware of:

• Upgrading to an in-person Module 3 or 4: £855 (plus any applicable sales taxes) (unless you enrolled for in-person from the start)

• Additional or missed 1:1 Mentor Coaching sessions: £160 (plus any applicable sales taxes)

• Coach assessment resubmissions: £160 (plus any applicable sales taxes)

• Retaking a missed live session (if you miss more than 2): £160 (plus any applicable sales taxes)

We’ll always let you know clearly if any of these apply, and do our best to help you avoid extra costs.

We completely get it - you’re not alone in feeling this way. Our assessment process is designed to support you, not stress you out. After Module 3, you’ll have three one-to-one mentor coaching sessions with an experienced ICF PCC or MCC coach. These sessions help you choose a recorded coaching session that best represents your coaching aligned with the ICF ACC markers. For Module 4, you will be submitting a recording that is in assignment with PCC markers and PAAC 5 Essentials.

Once submitted, your recording will be reviewed within one month of the submission deadline, and you’ll receive clear, detailed feedback. The vast majority of our students - 99% - pass first time. But in the unlikely event that your recording doesn’t yet meet the criteria, we’ll be specific about what needs strengthening and what to demonstrate in a resubmission.

There is no “fail” at Gold Mind - only feedback, support, and a shared commitment to helping you become the brilliant coach you’re here to be.

Yes and no! You don’t need coaching clients to take part in Module 3, you will be coaching your peers. We focus on developing a strong coaching mindset first, with plenty of opportunities to practise in a supported environment. You will take at least a 3 month gap between Module 3 and Module 4 - to gain some experience coaching real ADHD clients (not cohort members) and then Module 4 deepens the work and you will be applying the learning to external clients.