CPD accredited

Neurodiversity Awareness
Practitioner Course

Become qualified to deliver consistent, evidence-based neurodiversity awareness training. In-house or independently. With a licence to deliver and the credentials to back it up.

Apply for a place See both cohorts
CPD accredited
9 weeks, virtual
Designed for neurodivergent learners
Licence to deliver included
In-house practitioner
Deliver awareness training to your own organisation
w/c 17 August 2026
Founding places now open. Contact us for pricing.
Independent practitioner
Deliver awareness training to external clients
w/c 17 August 2026
Founding places now open. Contact us for pricing.
Why virtual and weekly

Designed for how
people actually learn

No marathon days Eight focused weekly sessions rather than intensive face-to-face days. Time to absorb, reflect, and apply between each one.
Neuroinclusive by design The course is built around how neurodivergent people learn. Not as an afterthought. As a deliberate design decision.
Apply as you go Each week builds on the last. You are practising and reflecting in your real context between sessions, not just absorbing theory.
Accessible from anywhere Delivered virtually. No travel, no venue, no logistical barriers. Your colleagues can join from across your organisation.

"Most neurodiversity training is designed the way neurotypical people have always designed training. Long days. Dense content. No processing time. This course is built differently. Because the people most likely to be in the room deserve a better experience."

Sarah Tancell FCIPD, Founder of Neuro-D.
What you leave with

A qualification and the tools
to put it to work

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CPD-accredited certificate
A recognised professional qualification in neurodiversity awareness. Evidence your expertise and add it to your CPD record.
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Licence to deliver
Licensed Neuro-D. materials to deliver neurodiversity awareness training. In-house to your own employees, or to external clients if you choose the independent track.
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Train the trainer skills
Not just knowledge of the subject. The facilitation skills, the confidence, and the practical tools to deliver awareness sessions that actually land.
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Introduction to the Design Gap Model
Understand where awareness sits in the bigger picture of neuroinclusion design, and what the pathway to workplace accreditation looks like for your organisation.
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Session recordings and playback
Every session is recorded. If you cannot attend live, you can watch the full playback at your own pace and in your own time. No one falls behind.
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Office hours with Sarah
Regular office hours throughout the programme to ask questions, work through your context, and get direct input on your delivery practice.
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Practitioner community
Access to the Neuro-D. certified practitioner network. Peer support, shared learning, and an ongoing professional community.
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Deep subject knowledge
You will leave with a thorough grounding in neurodivergence, the workplace experience of neurodivergent employees, and the legal and organisational context. The course content gives you the knowledge base to deliver with confidence, not just the tools to deliver.
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Annual licence and materials update
Your certification stays current. Annual renewal keeps your CPD status live and gives you updated materials as the field develops.
What the course covers

9 weeks. Onboarding to certification.

Week 1
Onboarding and orientation
Meet your cohort, set up your learning environment, and get everything you need to get the most from the programme. No content pressure just preparation.
Onboarding
Week 2
What is neurodivergence?
Definitions, prevalence, common neurotypes. Moving beyond the medical model.
Core content
Week 3
The awareness gap
Why awareness alone is not enough. Introduction to the Design Gap Model.
Core content
Week 4
The workplace experience
What neurodivergent employees actually experience. Masking, burnout, and disclosure.
Core content
Week 5
Legal and organisational context
Equality Act 2010, reasonable adjustments, employer duty of care.
Core content
Week 6
Delivering awareness sessions
How to facilitate awareness content in a way that is engaging and neuroinclusive.
Train the trainer
Week 7
Adapting for your context
Using the licensed materials for your organisation or client group. Common questions and objections.
Train the trainer
Week 8
Practice and peer feedback
Deliver a section of the material to the cohort. Structured feedback from peers and facilitator.
Train the trainer
Week 9
Certification and next steps
CPD assessment, certification award, licence activation, and the pathway ahead.
Train the trainer

Note: This course is the foundation stage of the Neuro-D. neuroinclusion programme. It covers neurodiversity awareness and the delivery of awareness training. It is not the Design Gap Practitioner programme. The DGP is an advanced certification for experienced organisational design professionals and is available by separate application only.

Two tracks, two cohorts

Same course. Different licence.
Both starting w/c 17 August.

In-house practitioner
Deliver to your own organisation
For HR, L&D, and People professionals building internal capability
Start datew/c 17 August 2026
Duration9 weeks, one session per week
DeliveryVirtual, weekly
Cohort sizeMaximum 12
Licence coversInternal delivery to own employees
Apply for the in-house cohort
Independent practitioner
Deliver to external clients commercially
For consultants, coaches, and HR professionals building a practice
Start datew/c 17 August 2026
Duration9 weeks, one session per week
DeliveryVirtual, weekly
Cohort sizeMaximum 12
Licence coversCommercial delivery to clients
IncludesPractitioner directory listing
Apply for the independent cohort
Which track is right for you?

Same course. Two different outcomes.

In-house practitioner
Building capability inside an organisation
You work in HR, L&D, or a People role
You want consistent neuroinclusion awareness training across your organisation
You want to reduce reliance on external providers for awareness delivery
Your organisation is on the pathway to neuroinclusion workplace accreditation
You will deliver to employees only, not external clients
Independent practitioner
Building a practice or adding to an existing one
You work as a consultant, coach, or independent HR professional
You want to add credentialled neuroinclusion awareness to your service offer
You want a licensed methodology rather than building your own from scratch
You want to charge clients for delivery and need the licence to do so
You want to be listed in the Neuro-D. certified practitioner directory

Not sure? Email Sarah directly and she will help you choose the right track.

Sarah Tancell
Developed and delivered by

The UK's leading neuroinclusion expert. With the lived experience to back it up.

Sarah Tancell FCIPD is the founder of Neuro-D. and creator of the Design Gap Model. Whilst working in-house, Sarah designed and delivered a global neurodiversity programme for over 11,000 employees. She holds qualifications in neurodiversity coaching and has completed advanced studies in neurodiversity inclusion.

Sarah is triple neurodivergent: autistic, ADHD, and dyslexic. This course is built from over two decades of seeing what actually works and navigating workplaces not designed for neurodivergent minds.

FCIPD 20+ years senior HR Former International HR Director Triple neurodivergent Neurodiversity coaching qualified Award-winning
Questions

Things people ask before applying

Do I need a background in neurodiversity to apply?
No prior neurodiversity expertise is required for this course. The foundation content builds your knowledge from the ground up. You do need to work in or alongside organisations. This is a practitioner qualification, not a personal development course.
What is the weekly time commitment?
One live virtual session per week plus time for reflection and any between-session activities. The course is designed to be manageable alongside a full-time role. Exact session times will be confirmed on enrolment and agreed with the cohort.
Can I deliver the materials to paying clients after completing the course?
Yes, if you choose the independent practitioner track. The independent licence specifically covers commercial delivery to external clients. The in-house licence covers delivery to your own organisation only.
Is this the same as the Design Gap Practitioner programme?
No. This course is the foundation stage and covers neurodiversity awareness and the delivery of awareness training. The Design Gap Practitioner programme is a separate, advanced certification for experienced organisational design professionals and is offered by application only.
Is there a payment plan?
Yes. A payment plan is available for the independent practitioner track. Get in touch at hello@neurodconsultancy.com to discuss the options before you apply.
What happens after I complete the course?
You receive your CPD-accredited certificate, your licence is activated, and you join the Neuro-D. certified practitioner community. For organisations, completing this course is the first step on the pathway to neuroinclusion workplace accreditation.
What is the annual licence renewal?
Annual renewal maintains your CPD certification status and ensures your qualification stays current. It gives you updated materials as the programme and the field develop, and keeps your access to the practitioner community live. Independent practitioners also retain their listing in the Neuro-D. certified practitioner directory. Renewal is at a goodwill rate in year one, stepping to the standard rate from year two. Full renewal pricing is shared at enrolment.

Ready to become a
certified practitioner?

Seats are strictly limited. Cohorts are kept deliberately small to ensure quality, personal attention, and the kind of peer learning that actually changes practice. Email Sarah directly to apply or ask any questions.

Apply: in-house track Apply: independent track

Or email hello@neurodconsultancy.com with any questions. Sarah reads every message.