Basic

Executive functions and their relevance in everyday life

This course teaches you the basics of executive functions, including their relevance in everyday life.

Dr. phil. Kevin Wingeier

4.6/5

€ 154

Course Details:

120 minutes

6 months

Course Overview

Why are executive functions considered one of the strongest predictors of success in learning and everyday life?

This evidence-based course introduces the fascinating field of executive functions and explains their role in attention, self-regulation, planning, problem-solving, and learning. Designed for healthcare and education professionals, it connects cognitive neuroscience with practical clinical and educational applications.

You’ll explore how executive functions develop, how impairments affect school, work, and daily living, and how to identify individuals at risk. The course also covers current diagnostic approaches, evidence-based interventions, and practical exercises that can be integrated into therapy and educational settings.

Practical Application

Supporting children and adults with executive function difficulties
Improving learning and school performance
Clinical assessment and diagnosis
Therapy planning and cognitive rehabilitation
Applying practical exercises in everyday clinical practice
Understanding attention deficit disorders and other risk groups

What you will learn

Understand what executive functions are and where they are located in the brain
Explore the different components of executive functioning
Learn how executive functions influence learning, work, and everyday life
Identify common risk groups and executive function impairments
Understand diagnostic approaches used in clinical practice
Apply evidence-based strategies to support executive functioning

Course Content

Part 1: Introduction & Neuroanatomy

Part 2: Classification of Executive Functions

Part 3: Everyday Life & Risk Groups

Part 4: Diagnostics & Support/Therapy

Part 5: Final Assessment

Target Audience

Meet the Instructor

Dr. Phil. Kevin Wingeier

Dr. Kevin Wingeier is a clinical neuropsychologist working at the University Children's Hospital Zurich and in private practice. He specialises in neuropsychological therapy for cognitive impairments, learning coaching, and interventions for specific learning disorders, including reading, spelling, and mathematics. Through his clinical work, research, and educational lectures for professionals and parents, he brings extensive expertise in executive functions and their practical application in assessment and therapy.

Continuing Education Credits & Certificate

This course qualifies for continuing education credits from recognized professional associations.

Certificate

After successfully completing the course, you will automatically receive a personalised certificate that can be used as proof of your continuing professional education.
The certificate of participation may also be submitted to professional associations as part of CPD and continuing education requirements.

Overall rating of the course

Comments

Katja Jolanda on January 7, 2026

Sustainable

I am grateful for the modern provision of knowledge. The knowledge queries are also attractively designed and perfectly capture the content.

Kirsten on December 28, 2025

Interesting and well presented

The course covers interesting topics that are presented in a clear and understandable way. I would have liked to see a little more information and ideas for secondary schools. However, the materials and suggestions provided allow me to work on this myself through "self-study." I think the list of different games is great. Overall, participating in the course was very beneficial. Thank you very much!

Bettina on 11.12.2024

Very satisfied with the course

The many practical examples make it easier to understand the theoretical content. Thank you for the varied presentation of the learning content and the good repetitions through the small knowledge checks.

Corinne on 24.06.2024

Sophisticated content presented in a clear and entertaining way

A complex topic is taught in a simple, varied and entertaining way. The diverse methods used and the clear practical relevance - always taking into account the available scientific evidence - make learning very enjoyable and entertaining. Thank you!

Karin-Maria on 30.05.2024

A lot of specialist content

Many thanks for the great opportunity

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