About ADDCA (ADD Coach Academy)

The Global leader in ADHD Coach Training and Education. 

Founded in 1998 by David Giwerc, MCAC, MCC, and his business partner and wife, Marla Young Giwerc (Director of Operations), the ADD Coach Academy (ADDCA) is an internationally recognized, accredited training program with students participating from all over North and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa.

ADDCA provides innovative, high-quality coach training and educational courses delivered by ICF and PAAC certified instructors using proprietary coaching skills and models honed through many years. 

Coaches enjoy the personal fulfillment of owning their own business in a rewarding profession while empowering their clients to make a positive difference in their own lives. Year after year, ADDCA certifies the largest and most respected group of ADHD coaches in the world.

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The ADDCA Difference

Not all Coach Training Programs are created equal!  See below why joining ADDCA is your best choice!


Become Certified with an Accredited Program

ADDCA's training has received the Level 1 and 2 accreditation status from the International Coach Federation (ICF) and the CACP/AACTP accreditation from the Professional Association of ADHD Coaches (PAAC) which means your certification has significant value and credibility. ADDCA is the gold-standard in ADHD Coach Training and Education.

Become Both a Certified ADHD Coach and Life Coach 

Our accredited program prepares you to become both a certified ADHD and Life coach at the basic or advanced level.  One Program -- Two Certifications!

Train from Anywhere in the World

All you need is a computer to participate in our interactive, engaging virtual classrooms. Join our close-knit, supportive international community of students and coaches.

Research Based Training

Our training is supported by the most current research in the areas of ADHD, Neuroscience, Executive Functioning, Positive Psychology, Coaching, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion. ADDCA is proud to have collaborated with Tulane University, Muskingum University and the VIA Institute on Character on coaching-related research.

A Balanced, Neuro-Diverse, Multi-Strengths Coach Approach

ADDCA’s balanced, multi-tiered strength coach approach does not just focus on an individual’s challenges but underscores the unique strengths that come with neuro-diverse wiring.

A Focus on Character Strengths

Learn the VIA character strength inventory for identifying 24 personality attributes; the source of inspiration and positive emotion.

A Focus on Processing Modalities 

Discover the eight, distinct, processing modalities; the key to unlocking our unique ways of learning in everything we do.

A Focus on Executive Functioning

Learn to distinguish executive functioning as it relates to attention, focus, effort, emotional regulation, accessing memory and taking action in different situations.

ADDCA Proprietary Models

Supported by scientific research, our proprietary models are designed to help in the understanding of complex concepts using simple language, metaphors and visuals for all types of learners. In turn, these models can be used by coaches to support their clients.

World Class Faculty

All ADDCA faculty are Certified Coaches – either PCC/PCAC or MCC/MCAC– with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and/or the Professional Association for ADHD Coaches (PAAC), the governing bodies of the Life Coaching and ADHD Coaching profession. They are all seasoned coaches, trained leaders and mentor coaches with a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience. They bring a diverse array of training and client experience to support their students and mentees.