Transform Lives, Starting With The Brain!
Are you passionate about helping others unlock their true potential? The Elite Brain Health Coach Certification from Amen University empowers you with cutting-edge neuroscience tools to help clients optimize their brain health and achieve lasting change.Â
Strategies You'll Learn:
- Neuroscience-Based Coaching
- Personalizing Brain Health Plans
- Habit Formation and Maintenance
- Brain-Healthy Nutrition Coaching
- Stress and Cognitive Resilience Strategies
- Coaching for Memory and Focus
- Marketing Your Brain Health Coaching Business
- Burnout Prevention for Coaches
- Nutraceutical Support
Single Payment
Secure your spot in the next cohort, classes start on January 20th, 2025.
- 20 modules over 5 months, blended learning formats.
- Cohort support from start to completion.
- Online community for social learning and networking.
- Exclusive resources like intake forms and student workbook.
- Mentor support throughout the program.
- Lifetime course access.
- Bonuses: license, discounts, cookbook, MP3s, and more ($30K value).
3 Monthly Payments
Secure your spot in the next cohort, classes start on January 20th, 2025.
Coupon codes or discounts cannot be applied to payment plans or special offers
Payment Plan Terms:
$1,100 automatically debited/credited every 30 days, for the next 3-months
Who Should Enroll
This program is designed for health coaches, fitness trainers, nutritionists, speakers, presenters, facilitators and other professionals such as influencers, teachers, sports coaches, chaplains, first responders, corporate trainers, human resources professionals, or anyone who want to incorporate brain health into their practices. Whether you're an experienced coach or just getting started, you'll find the tools, strategies, and support you need to take your coaching to the next level.Â
What You’ll Learn
In this 5-month program, you will dive deep into the science of brain health, backed by over 40 years of research from Dr. Daniel Amen. The program will cover a comprehensive range of neuroscience, nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and coaching techniques, enabling you to guide your clients to success. The following learning highlights are core to your experience:Â
- Practical Neuroscience: Brain Systems, Function, Behavior, and Solutions
Learn how different brain systems influence behavior, cognition, and emotions, and explore practical solutions to optimize brain function for your clients. - Brain Types and Patterns
Discover insights from over 250,000 brain scans to identify unique brain patterns and how to personalize coaching strategies based on individual brain types. - BRIGHTMINDS Solutions
Master the BRIGHTMINDS framework, a comprehensive approach to addressing specific risk factors for each brain type, helping to create targeted interventions. - Brain-Healthy Nutrition
Understand the vital role of nutrition in brain health and learn how to create personalized dietary plans that enhance cognitive function and emotional well-being. - Brain-Healthy Nutraceuticals
Explore the science behind nutraceuticals and their impact on brain health, learning how to educate clients on supplements that support neurotransmitter function and cognitive performance. - Brain Health Coaching Skills and Strategies
Develop advanced coaching skills, including active listening and habit formation, to help clients achieve lasting brain health improvements. - Brain Health Education: Speaking and Facilitating
Gain expertise in educating others about brain health and refine your speaking and facilitation skills to effectively lead workshops and group coaching sessions. - Preventing Burnout as a Brain Health Coach
Learn strategies to protect your own brain health, avoid burnout, and maintain energy and resilience while managing a successful coaching practice. - Marketing Yourself as a Brain Health Coach
Learn how to effectively market your brain health coaching services, build your brand, and grow your practice through strategic outreach and client engagement.
Throughout the course, you'll also receive practical training in recommending exercises, nutrition education, and practical skills tailored to clients who need help with focus, mood, and cognitive enhancement. Case studies and brain research are used to illustrate key concepts, ensuring that you can apply your learning in real-world scenarios.
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What's included in this course
- 20 modules delivered in a blend of synchronous and asynchronous formats over five months.
- A cohort group to support and encourage you along the way. You will start and complete the program together!
- An online community to explore social learning, network, and share ideas!
- Exclusive resources such as client intake forms, coaching evaluation packets, and a digital student workbook.
- Mentor support throughout the program for guidance and peer learning.
- Lifetime access to course.
- Access to bonuses like license to teach courses, discounts on brain scans, the Brain Boost Cookbook, brain health MP3s, and Amen University resources valued at over $30,000!
Career Opportunities: What Can You Do with This Certification?
With this professional designation, you’ll unlock numerous opportunities in the brain health spaceÂ
You Can:
- Coach clients one-on-one in their homes, your home, or even an office setting.
- Many coaches expand their reach by coaching in group settings, allowing them to serve more people while increasing their hourly earnings.Â
- Become a speaker, presenter, or facilitator at Brain Health Events.Â
- The flexibility of this certification enables you to offer coaching services online, whether to individuals, small groups, or large groups, using video platforms such as Zoom or FaceTime.Â
- You can also explore creating digital education products, hosting webinars, and more.
Dr. Daniel Amen
is the founder of Amen Clinics and a world-renowned psychiatrist, double board-certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. He is a pioneer in brain health and has conducted the world’s largest brain imaging study, with over 250,000 SPECT scans across patients from 155 countries. Dr. Amen has authored 19 national bestsellers, including Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, and has been featured in 18 Public Television specials viewed by millions. His revolutionary approach links brain health to mental health, helping to improve the lives of individuals suffering from ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. Dr. Amen’s work with elite athletes, Oscar-winning actors, and corporate leaders has made him a trusted expert in peak brain performance.Â
Barbara Gustavson
is an executive coach and brain health trainer, serving as an instructor and coaching expert for Amen University. She facilitates support calls for Dr. Amen’s students and graduates, empowering them to apply their brain health knowledge within their own communities. Barbara’s strengths-based approach, combined with her work with healthcare professionals and community leaders, focuses on improving well-being and preventing burnout. Barbara holds a BS in Business Management, is pursuing a Master’s in Psychology at Arizona State University, and has earned her Health Coach-in-Training certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is also an author and an ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Certified Interface Presenter.Â
Frequently Asked Questions
- Elite Brain Health Coach Certification is designed for health and wellness professionals who want to incorporate brain health into their practice. This includes neuroscience leadership trainers, fitness trainers, athletic coaches, influencers, speakers, teachers, and more.
This program is open to any wellness professional interested in neuroscience-based training for brain health. No prior neuroscience background is required. To register, simply click the "Register Now" button to begin your journey. Keep in mind, cohort spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot in the next cohort today and start transforming lives with brain health expertise.
- Dr. Amen : Daniel G. Amen, MD is one of the most influential experts on brain health and mental health, propelling research with 11 Amen Clinics across the United States with the world’s largest database of brain scans for psychiatry.
He’s also the founder of BrainMD & Scan My Brain, has produced 17 National Public Television shows about the brain, and is a 12-time New York Times bestselling author. His research and methods have helped to train thousands of medical and mental health professionals, and now you can learn to apply his methods with our Elite Programs.
Approximately 5 months, with two modules released every other week. This program requires an estimated 2-4 hours per week, depending on the module.
Both programs are blended (about 95% asynchronous and 5% synchronous, virtual calls). You’ll complete pre-recorded video lectures, readings, and quizzes at your own pace, combined with live cohort sessions to enhance interaction, collaboration, and real-time feedback.
- The program covers essential topics such as neuroscience basics, brain types, BRIGHTMINDS solutions, and brain-healthy nutrition. Learn coaching techniques, public speaking skills, and strategies for burnout prevention to excel as a certified brain health expert.
Yes, this program includes pop quizzes, post-module assessments, and a final exam (50 questions for Coach Certification). A passing score of 80% is required for certification. If you don’t pass an exam or assessment, don’t worry—retakes are allowed for both pop quizzes and the final exam, giving you the opportunity to improve your score and achieve certification.
Both programs offer:
- Mentor support, cohort-based learning, exclusive digital resources (e.g., intake forms, evaluation packets), and access to a private online community.
- Lifetime access to all course materials, plus a bonus package valued at over $30,000.
You can offer one-on-one coaching, lead group workshops, present at neuroscience-focused health events, and create digital education products. This certification helps you establish yourself as a certified brain health coach and expert in the field.
Yes, both programs include training on marketing strategies to help you build your brand, attract clients, and establish yourself as an expert in brain health coaching and counseling.