The competence to work as a coach
You gain skills and knowledge that you can apply directly in your work.
Oppiko Neurodiversity Coach Training – the most popular in Finland!
Positive Minds & Wellbeing – Solution-Focused Neurodiversity Coach Online Training
The Oppiko Neurodiversity Coach Training provides clear and practical tools for a wide range of challenging everyday situations. Whether you work closely with people in your profession, interact with diverse individuals in your daily life, or encounter neurodiversity-related challenges within your family or close circle, the training offers valuable knowledge, deeper understanding, and practical strategies for navigating a variety of situations.
And, of course, it equips you with the skills and competence to work as a solution-focused neuropsychiatric coach.
Ready-to-use practical tools
You learn methods that work in real-life client situations.
Flexible format that fits with fulltime work
Online meetings every 2-3 weeks, everything else is on the learning platform: 100% flexible to fit your personal schedule.
Trained by experts
For example, all medical lectures are held by an top expert in the field of (child) psychiatry.
Welcome to our highly popular course!
Neurodiversity is increasingly present in everyday life – at work, in learning, and in many other interactions. However, many professionals still lack sufficient tools to support clients, or interact with people, in ways that truly work.
Oppiko’s Neurodiversity Coach training is designed to meet this need. The training combines understanding with practical tools, enabling you to support clients in a structured and impactful way.
This is Finland’s most popular Neuropsychiatric Coach training: nearly 1000 trained coaches, 97% of whom would recommend the course!
Well over 1000 participants in all Oppiko’s trainings. We are the most popular trainer of neurodiversity coaches in Finland!
A whopping 97% of participants would recommend our training!
Concrete skills and tools for neuropsychiatric work
The training combines understanding with practical applications. You will not only learn what causes neuropsychiatric challenges – but above that, what can be done about them in everyday life. In addition, you gain the competence to work as a neuropsychiatric coach, as an entrepreneur or as part of your own profession.
The training also focuses on broad well-being skills and highlights their importance from both the client’s and the professional’s perspective.
Training content
All content is designed so that you can apply what you learn directly in your own work – already during the training.
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Who is this training for?
This training is for individuals working in different roles – see for yourself how it could benefit you and your work.
Education professionals
Support for learning and everyday challenges
You gain tools for situations where a student’s everyday life is not functioning smoothly or learning is not progressing as expected. You will learn to understand the background of neuropsychiatric challenges, the role of them behind the visible behavior, and apply effective methods in everyday practice.
- You will recognize and understand neuropsychiatric challenges that affect learning and behavior
- You will gain practical tools to make everyday situations run more smoothly
- You will reduce stressful situations and increase predictability
Course structure
Duration: approx. 7 months (see the course page for more exact dates)
Scope: Equivalent to approximately 30 ECTS credits
Includes: Lectures, study materials, ready-to-use materials
Format: Online course. Live online sessions every 2–3 weeks (evenings)
You can find the exact schedule for the online sessions on the page for the next training cohort.
The training is delivered entirely online
Study flexibly at your own pace
The materials are available to you throughout the duration of the training.
Hands-on learning throughout the training
You will engage with relevant professional literature, complete interim assignments, and participate in two coaching practice sessions. Throughout the training, you will receive feedback from the trainers on your work.
Collaborative learning and support
During the online sessions, you will regularly work in small groups. In addition, you can take part in “Ask & discuss” coaching sessions.
Return to the materials anytime
Lectures and materials are available in the online learning environment, so you can study whenever it suits you.
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Trainers
Suvi Viiala
Co-founder, CEO, Trainer, Coach
Suvi is a solution-oriented trainer and teacher whose areas of expertise include neuropsychiatric coaching, positive pedagogy, and strengthening well-being skills. She trains with a practical and inspiring approach, combining pedagogical expertise with functional solutions for daily life. -
Trainers
Kimmo Korhonen
Product Development Manager, Trainer, Coach
Kimmo is a solution-oriented trainer and coach who combines pedagogical expertise, neuropsychiatric coaching, and a practical approach to guidance in his work. He has strong experience in supporting children, youth, and families, as well as in building functional solutions for daily life in collaboration with various stakeholders. -
Trainers
Pia Björkenheim
Trainer, Coach
Pia is an experienced professional in education and educational leadership. Her main area of responsibility is the Swedish- and English-language trainings at Oppiko Academy®. -
Medical expert
Laura Widenius
Medical Expert
Laura is a specialist in child psychiatry and a psychotherapist with extensive experience working with children, youth, and families. Her expertise brings a deep understanding of emotional life, interaction, and well-being support to the trainings.
Also, numerous other experts and experts by experience will bring their knowledge and life stories to the training!
Kysyttävää ennen ilmoittautumista?
Autamme mielellämme – ota yhteyttä:
info@oppiko.fi
050 590 01 11 / Kirsi
040 514 43 73 / Suvi
Usein kysytyt kysymykset
Do you need prior knowledge for the training?
The training is suitable for all adults who are interested in neurodivergent traits and want to learn about them in a comprehensive and in-depth way. There are no formal prerequisite requirements – previous academic study experience may speed up progress in the training, but it is not required in order to complete the course.
Can I participate in the training alongside work?
Our training is specifically designed to fit as well as possible into the everyday life of working professionals. The evening sessions (2 hours, every 2–3 weeks, in the evening) are the only part of the training that requires live attendance. All other studying takes place on the Claned platform, where you can study at your own pace, whenever it suits you.
What if I cannot attend one of the online sessions?
Attendance at the online sessions is important, but individual absences can be made up through compensatory assignments and by watching the recorded session videos.
Will I receive a certificate or qualification from the training?
After completing all parts of the training, you will receive a certificate of completion as well as a competence to work as a solution-focused neuropsychiatric coach.
Can the training be paid in instalments?
For international customers, a variety of instalment options is provided at the check-out by Klarna (for customers in countries currency Euro) and Walley (for customers in Sweden, Norway and Denmark).
Can I participate in the training as an organization or team?
It is, naturally, possible for several participants from the same organization to sign-up in the training. If you wish, we can also place you in your own small group within the training.
If you wish to sign-up multiple participants from the same organisation on a single invoice, please contact: edu@oppiko.fi
Where can I find the exact schedule of the training program?
The exact schedule of the online meetings is located at the page of the particular course. To find the exact schedule of the upcoming course, please click on any of the the black buttons “Book your place now” on this page.
