Focus-First
The Focus-First credentials.
One standard, applied to the setting you work in. Each credential is audited by ARIC and can be verified publicly.
Focus-First Workplace
For employers and operators who want attention built into how teams work — from offices to drivers on the road.
Focus-First Care
For care settings where focus and fatigue directly affect patients, staff and the quality of care.
Focus-First School
Delivered through MindSpring School / AttentiveKids. For grades 3 to 12 only, never pre-school or under grade 3. Results are reported for groups of 10 or more only — no child scores, labels or diagnoses.
Focus-First Professional
Baseline, a practice record (8 weeks, at least 4 days a week), applied work, re-assessment and curator review.
What you must show
In plain words.
Training participation
Documented records that your people actually take part in attention training, not just that it was offered.
Workplace routines
Everyday routines that protect focus and manage fatigue, written down and used in practice.
An evidence pack
A single, organized set of documents that ARIC reviews before visiting.
Certification is included in the MindSpring licence. ARIC issues it only after every step of the audit is cleared.
How long it stays valid
Credentials are kept current.
Organizations: 12 months
Workplace, Care and School certificates are valid for 12 months, with a yearly re-audit plus a six-month compliance check on booster participation and any open gaps.
Professionals: 6 months
Focus-First Professional is valid for 6 months, then renewed.
How long it takes to get certified depends on your readiness; ARIC does not promise timelines.