ADHD Coaching Practice Test

The ADHD Coaching Practice Test is a free intermediate-level, 20-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests the knowledge of an ADHD coach — ADHD across the lifespan and executive function, core coaching competencies, practical ADHD coaching strategies, and ethics, scope of practice and referral — written to PAAC ADHD coaching standards, ICF core competencies and code of ethics, NIMH and NICE NG87 guidance and DSM-5-TR criteria for 2026. Coaching does not diagnose or treat ADHD; it works alongside medical and psychological care. Score 70% or more on its 20 questions to earn a verifiable ADHD Coaching Readiness certificate (SOA-ADHD). Every question is based on published standards and research — including Professional Association of ADHD Coaches (PAAC) credentialing and standards (PAAC), Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management (NG87) (NICE), 2025 ICF Core Competencies (International Coaching Federation) — and each answer is explained with its source.

Science of Apps offers a free ADHD Coaching Practice Test, updated for 2026 and 2027. It measures ADHD across the lifespan, core coaching competencies, ADHD coaching strategies and ethics, scope and referral and gives instant results with a shareable certificate.

Read the four skill areas on this page, then take the 20-minute test online — no fee, course or sign-up. You see every answer explained when you finish. Score 70% or more and you get a ADHD Coaching Readiness certificate straight away, on screen, as a PDF and by email, with a credential ID anyone can verify.

Yes. The questions are original scenarios written by Science of Apps, and each one is based on a public source you can read: Professional Association of ADHD Coaches (PAAC) credentialing and standards (PAAC); Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management (NG87) (NICE); 2025 ICF Core Competencies (International Coaching Federation); ICF Code of Ethics (International Coaching Federation); Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (National Institute of Mental Health). The source is shown under each question and linked in the answer review. Science of Apps doesn't copy questions from other tests.

Four skill areas with five questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area so a retake brings new questions: ADHD Across the Lifespan (Diagnosis and presentations, Executive function and Co-occurring conditions); Core Coaching Competencies (Agreements and trust, Listening and questioning and Accountability); ADHD Coaching Strategies (Planning and time, Environment and routines and Motivation and emotion); Ethics, Scope and Referral (Scope of practice, Referral and Confidentiality). Every question is an original scenario written to the 2026–2027 standard, with the published source named under it.

ADHD coach, Life or executive coach working with neurodivergent clients, Academic or study skills coach, Workplace neurodiversity coach and Therapist or educator adding coaching skills. It suits anyone who wants a quick, verifiable way to show ADHD Coaching knowledge in 2026 and 2027, from students and career switchers to experienced professionals.

Complete ADHD-specific coach training, build supervised coaching hours and then apply for a credential such as those from the Professional Association of ADHD Coaches (PAAC), which assesses ADHD knowledge and coaching skill. Many ADHD coaches also hold a general coaching credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

No. ADHD coaching is a forward-looking partnership that helps clients set goals, build structures and follow through. It does not diagnose or treat ADHD or other conditions; coaches refer clients to doctors or therapists for assessment, medication or mental health support.

Yes. The test is online, in English and free everywhere — people take it from India, the US, the UK, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Your certificate is dated with your own local date and can be verified from anywhere at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/.

20 questions — 5 from each of 4 skill areas — with a 20-minute limit. You need 70% (14 of 20) to pass and 90% for distinction.

We rate it Intermediate: assumes hands-on experience in the role. It has 20 scenario questions — 5 from each of 4 skill areas — and a 20-minute limit. You need 70% (14 of 20) to pass and 90% for distinction.

Nothing. There is no fee to take a test, to receive the certificate, to have it emailed or to verify it, and no sign-up.

On our server, not in your browser. The answers never reach the page until you submit, so a certificate can only be earned by passing. Each certificate gets a unique credential ID stored by Science of Apps.

You see your score for each area and every question with the correct answer and why, with the published source behind it. You can retake after 30 minutes, and the retake draws questions you haven't seen yet.

No. Every certificate is dated, so it always shows when you passed. Retake a test any time for a newer date or a higher score.

Yes. After you pass, Add to LinkedIn opens the Licenses & certifications form with the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and the verification link filled in. You can also download it as a PDF or PNG, and it's emailed to you as a PDF.

Every certificate has a credential ID and a QR code. Scanning it, or entering the ID at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/, shows the holder's name, the certification, the score and the issue date from our records.

No. They are Science of Apps' own assessments of applied skill. They aren't issued by a university or standards body, and they work best alongside a portfolio that shows the skills in real work.