Doula training programs in America

updated 2021 June 30th

If you know of any more for USA residents, please comment below. I will look into them and add them to the blog.
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This list is alphabetized.    
 

Birth doula training programs

A Woman Who Serves
www.awomanwhoserves.com
Certification: yes
Length of certification:
Location: virtual training at scheduled dates
 
 
BEST Doula Training
www.bestdoulatraining.com  
Certification: BEST certified doula
Length of certification: 2 years
Location: workshop locations throughout the country, in-person or virtual
 
 
Birth Arts International
www.birtharts.com
Certification: certified doula
Length of certification: does not expire  
Location: You can choose to do a workshop or do it all online
 
 
Birth Beautifully
www.birthbeautifully.com
Certification: yes
Length of Certification: does not expire
Location: online
 
 
Birth Bootcamp Doulas
http://birthbootcampdoulas.com/
Certification: certified doula
Length of certification: The certification has to be renewed every year.  
Location: workshop locations in several states
 
 
Birth Coach Method
https://birthcoachmethod.com
Certification: birth support coach  
Length of certification: not specified
Location: online  
 
 
Birth With Spirit
www.birthwithspirit.com
Certification: certified Birth With Spirit doula
Length of certification: Lifetime with CEUs every 3 years
Location: combination of online and in-person (initial certification retreat is in person)
 
 
BirthWorks
www.birthworks.org
Certification: certificate given, title not specified
Length of certification: not specified
Location: home study + workshop at varying locations
 
 
Birthing From Within
www.birthingfromwithin.com
Certification: title not specified
Length of certification: not clear
Location: online
 
 
CAPPA
www.cappa.net
Certification: certified labor doula
Length of certification: Must recertify every 3 years
Location: Choose between online or in person workshops in a variety of places
 
 
Charis Childbirth
www.charischildbirth.org
Certification: Charis certified doula
Length of certification: not specified
Location: North Port, Florida
Note: This is a Christian-based program.
 
 
Childbirth International
www.childbirthinternational.com
Certification: certified birth doula
Length of certification: certificate does not expire
Location: completely online
 
 
Cornerstone Doula Trainings
www.cornerstonedoulatrainings.com
Certification: certified labor doula
Length of certification: not specified
Location: online
 
 
DONA
www.dona.org
Certification: certified birth doula
Length of certification: 3 years
Location: workshops throughout the country
 
 
Doula Alliance
www.doulaalliance.com
Certification: professional birth doula
Length of certification: never expires
Location: workshops or online
 
 
Doula Trainings International
www.doulatrainingsinternational.com
Certification: certified doula (this is birth and postpartum in one)
Length of certification: does not expire  
Location: Choose between online only or a 4 day workshop at varying locations throughout the country
Note: They offer two pathways. One is for brand new doulas. Pathway 2 is for doulas who are certified through another organization.
 
 
DoulaVersity
www.doulaversity.com
Certification: certified doula
Length of certification: permanent  
Location: online with an optional workshop in varying locations
 
 
Elite Doula and Co.
www.theelitedoulaandco.com
Certification: yes
Length of certification:
Location: workshop
 

Global Birth Community
www.globalbirthcommunity.com
Certification: yes
Length of certification: does not expire
Location: online at scheduled dates
 
 
Go Midwife
www.gomidwife.com
Certification: certified doula
Length of certification: not specified
Location: workshop, locations not given
 
 
Hypnobirthing
https://us.hypnobirthing.com/professional-doula-training/
Certification: certified doula
Length of certification: permanent
Location: 3 day workshop in varying locations
 
 
ICEA (The International Childbirth Education Association)
www.icea.org
Certification: ICEA certified birth doula
Length of certification: 3 years
Location: workshop locations vary, online is available
 
 
International Doula Institute
www.internationaldoulainstitute.com
Certification: certified doula
Length of certification: 3 years
Location: online  
 
 
Madriella  
www.madriella.org
Certification: certified birth doula
Length of certification: not specified
Location: online, but optional workshops are offered
 
 
New Beginnings Doula Training
www.trainingdoulas.com
Certification: certified doula
Length of certification: 2 years
Location: online
 
 
ProDoula
www.prodoula.com
Certification: certified labor doula
Length of certification: annual “membership fee” to stay certified  
Location: 2 day workshop, locations vary
 
 
REAL doula
www.realdoula.com
Certification: Certified REAL doula, labor
Length of certification: 2 years
Location: workshops (seem to be in North Carolina), preceded by online training
 
 
Stillbirthday
www.stillbirthday.com
Certification: birth and bereavement doula
Length of certification: does not expire  
Location: online, work at your own pace (previously 8 weeks)
 
 
The Matrona
www.thematrona.com
Certification: holistic doula
Length of certification: not specified
Location: 4 day workshop in varying locations
 
 
toLabor
www.tolabor.com
Certification: certified professional doula
Length of certification: yearly membership required to maintain  
Location: 3-day workshop at varying locations throughout the country
 

POPULAR PROGRAMS ARE

• DONA
• BEST
• CAPPA
• ProDoula
• Childbirth International
• Stillbirthday

 
FULLY ONLINE PROGRAMS ARE

• A Woman Who Serves
• BEST
• Birth Arts International
• Birth Beautifully
• Birth Coach Method
• Birthing From Within
• CAPPA
• Childbirth International
• Doula Alliance
• Doula Trainings International
• DoulaVersity
• Elite Doula and Co
• Global Birth Community
• ICEA
• International Doula Institute
• Madriella
• New Beginnings Doula Training
• ProDoula
• Stillbirthday

 
PROGRAMS WITH A PERMANENT CERTIFICATE

• A Woman Who Serves
  
• Birth Arts International
  
• Birth Beautifully
• Childbirth International
• Doula Alliance
• Doula Trainings International
• Global Birth Community
• Stillbirthday University

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Which program should you choose?

Choose a program that aligns with your values and philosophies.
Click here to read my blog about what to look for in a doula training program.