ADHD Training
Join our CPD accredited ADHD awareness course UK aligned with the NHS, NICE NG87, ADHD UK, and the SEND Code. Designed for educators, parents, carers, and professionals, it builds practical support skills, promotes inclusive education, and empowers you to support neurodiverse individuals with confidence and empathy.
Overview
What You’ll Learn
Overview
Begin your learning journey with our ADHD Awareness Course UK, a CPD-accredited programme designed to make understanding ADHD both accessible and empowering. Instead of offering surface-level theory, this course gives you practical, evidence-based insights aligned with key UK frameworks, including NICE Guidelines (NG87), the SEND Code of Practice, NHS recommendations, and the Equality Act 2010.
Perfect for educators, parents, carers, and professionals, it helps you recognise ADHD presentations with clarity, respond with empathy, and build supportive environments across home, school, and workplace settings. You’ll develop a strengths-based understanding of ADHD and gain the tools needed to support communication, behaviour, attention, and emotional wellbeing.
You’ll walk away with skills you can apply immediately, from improving communication to supporting focus and emotional wellbeing, making this the perfect stepping stone for anyone committed to positive, meaningful change.
Key Highlights
- Gain CPD certification recognised by UK schools, care settings, and employers.
- Learn to identify ADHD traits and understand their impact across childhood and adulthood.
- Build inclusive strategies for education, family life, and workplace adjustments.
- Strengthen awareness of executive function challenges and attention needs.
- Explore UK ADHD pathways, SEND processes, and support frameworks.
- Study online, at your own pace, and order a PDF certification upon completion.
Gift Courses
- Course 01: SEN Teaching Assistant Diploma
- Course 02: Communication Skills in Mental Healthcare
Accreditation & Recognition
Our ADHD Awareness Course is backed by respected UK guidance and professional standards, giving you the confidence that your learning is both credible and meaningful. This CPD accredited programme offers globally trusted recognition that strengthens your professional profile and demonstrates your commitment to inclusive, neurodiversity-aligned practice. The industry-recognised certification is valued highly by UK schools, employers, and care providers.
The course is shaped around leading national frameworks, including NICE Guideline NG87, NHS ADHD recommendations, and the SEND Code of Practice, ensuring every module reflects current UK expectations for inclusion and support. You’ll receive engaging online assessments with unlimited quiz retakes, full tutor support, and 12 months of study access.
Assessment & Certification
Your learning journey concludes with an online multiple-choice assessment designed to reinforce your understanding and ensure you can apply ADHD-inclusive strategies with confidence. You’ll receive instant feedback after completing the quiz, along with unlimited retakes, giving you the freedom to revisit the material and retest as many times as you need, with no hidden fees and free retakes until you pass.
Once you successfully complete the course, you can order a digital CPD-accredited certificate, showcasing your commitment to continuing professional development. Your instant digital certificate is fully aligned with CPD standards and reflects training grounded in NICE guideline alignment and UK neurodiversity frameworks.
This certification is widely recognised by UK schools and care employers, helping you strengthen your professional credibility while demonstrating your ability to support neurodiverse individuals with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
Who Is This Course For?
This ADHD Awareness Course is designed for anyone who wants to build a clearer, more confident understanding of ADHD and provide meaningful support across home, school, and workplace settings.
This course is ideal for:
- Teachers, teaching assistants, and SENCOs seeking stronger inclusive education practices
- Parents and carers looking to understand ADHD behaviours and support family routines
- Social workers and care professionals working with children, young people, or adults with neurodiverse needs
- HR professionals and managers wanting to promote workplace neurodiversity and support staff with ADHD
- Adult learners exploring ADHD for personal insight, study, or career development
- Support staff and learning mentors involved in pastoral care, SEN support, or classroom planning
- Anyone committed to ADHD awareness and inclusion, in either personal or professional settings
Career Opportunities & Progression
Completing this ADHD Awareness Course opens the door to meaningful career pathways across education, care, and workplace wellbeing. By demonstrating neurodiversity competence and gaining CPD recognition for career growth, you position yourself as a more confident, capable, and inclusive professional.
With an increased demand for professionals who understand ADHD and inclusive practice, this certification can enhance your career in education or social care, strengthen your employability, and support progression into specialist roles.
Potential career paths include:
- SEN Teaching Assistant
- Family Support Worker
- Inclusion Officer
- HR Wellbeing Champion
- Social Care Assistant
Typical roles in these areas offer £25,000 – £45,000 on average across the UK, depending on experience and setting. You can also progress into advanced CPD courses, neurodiversity certificates, inclusive education training, and wider health & care leadership pathways, expanding your expertise and career impact even further.
Key Skills You’ll Gain
This ADHD Awareness Course equips you with practical, real-world skills that strengthen your ability to support neurodiverse individuals with confidence and empathy. Rooted in inclusive practice and evidence-based approaches, the training helps you communicate effectively, understand behaviour patterns, and develop strategies that create supportive environments across homes, classrooms, and workplaces.
You will develop skills in:
- Empathy and inclusive communication to connect meaningfully with neurodiverse learners
- Behaviour management using positive, evidence-based approaches
- Executive function support, including attention training and working-memory strategies
- Family collaboration to strengthen home–school communication and shared planning
- Cognitive coaching techniques that promote resilience and self-management
- Applying practical support strategies for focus, routine, and emotional regulation
- Neuroinclusive skills that promote positive mental health and wellbeing
- Reflective practice to continually improve understanding and support methods
Why Study with Royal Open College
Choosing the right training provider matters, especially when developing skills that support real people in real settings. At Royal Open College, we combine CPD-accredited learning with practical expertise, ensuring you receive training that is credible, accessible, and aligned with UK professional standards.
When you study with Royal Open College, you benefit from:
- A CPD-accredited training provider recognised across the UK
- Expert-led online courses designed for practical, real-world application
- A modern e-learning platform built for flexible, self-paced study
- Verified digital certificates included with every course
- Affordable and transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Support from expert tutors throughout your learning journey
- A trusted brand chosen by thousands of UK learners
- Lifetime PDF certificate access for long-term professional value
Enrol today and gain your CPD-accredited ADHD Awareness Certificate, recognised across UK schools, care settings, and workplaces committed to neurodiversity inclusion.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 50 Lessons
- Lifetime Access
- ADHD Awareness15
- 1.1Module 01: Understanding ADHD14 Minutes
- 1.2Module 02: ADHD in Childhood13 Minutes
- 1.3Module 03: ADHD in Adolescence14 Minutes
- 1.4Module 04: ADHD in Adulthood15 Minutes
- 1.5Module 05: ADHD in Family Systems15 Minutes
- 1.6Module 06: Educational Settings15 Minutes
- 1.7Module 07: Parent Training Programs14 Minutes
- 1.8Module 08: Attention Regulation14 Minutes
- 1.9Module 09: Cognitive Approaches13 Minutes
- 1.10Module 10: Healthcare Systems14 Minutes
- 1.11Module 11: Behavioural Interventions13 Minutes
- 1.12Module 12: Academic Support13 Minutes
- 1.13Module 13: Workplace Adaptations14 Minutes
- 1.14Module 14: Comorbid Conditions13 Minutes
- 1.15Module 15: Holistic Care Framework13 Minutes
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- SEN Teaching Assistant Diploma18
- 4.1Module 1: Roles and Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant
- 4.2Module 2: Professional Developments for a TA
- 4.3Module 3: Working with the School and its Policies
- 4.4Module 4: Working in the Classroom
- 4.5Module 5: Discussion on Curriculum, Assessment and Monitoring
- 4.6Module 6: Assessing a Student’s Performance
- 4.7Module 7: Implementing ICT, Literacy and Numeracy Development
- 4.8Module 8: Personal Professional Development
- 4.9Module 10: Phonics Education
- 4.10Module 9: Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- 4.11Module 12: Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs
- 4.12Module 11: EYFS Teaching Techniques
- 4.13Module 13: Supporting Children with Autism
- 4.14Module 15: Supporting Children with ADHD
- 4.15Module 16: Developing Communication Skills
- 4.16Module 14: Supporting Children with Dyslexia
- 4.17Module 17: Active Listening Skills
- 4.18Module 18: Career Prospects for TAs in the UK
- Communication Skills in Mental Healthcare15
- 5.1Module 1: Introduction to Communication
- 5.2Module 2: Verbal Communication
- 5.3Module 3: Non-Verbal Communication
- 5.4Module 4: Written Communication
- 5.5Module 6: Conflict Resolution
- 5.6Module 5: Listening Skills
- 5.7Module 7: Intercultural Communication
- 5.8Module 8: Persuasive Communication
- 5.9Module 9: Public Speaking
- 5.10Module 10: Media Communication
- 5.11Module 11: Crisis Communication & Conflict Resolution
- 5.12Module 13: Communication and Technology
- 5.13Module 12: Communication in the Workplace
- 5.14Module 14: Communication and Leadership
- 5.15Module 15: Communication and Negotiation





