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Doula training programs in America

1/1/2018

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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
  ​
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.
 

10 Comments
Brea McQuoid link
3/1/2018 18:39:42

I'm a die-hard Cornerstone advocate! Their training was incredibly saturated with all of the information you need to start your own business immediately. For anyone looking to become a birth and/or postpartum doula, placenta specialist or advanced courses in the Bay Area or Portland - this is who you should choose to study with!

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Antoinnette
14/1/2018 10:16:25

Thank you for this!

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Leanna Mae
15/1/2018 21:12:15

You're welcome :) Thank you for being the first person to say thank you!

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Julia Larsen link
19/10/2018 13:47:04

Please add Catholic Doula program to your list above -- Catholics are Christians and we allow any faith to take our courses: www.catholicdoula.com -- thanks!

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Juliana Heartbeat Doula Network link
10/1/2019 20:41:48

Our Fast-track course for postpartum doula training is starting in February-- thanks for adding us to your list above!

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Heather Knepp
9/10/2019 11:13:52

Would absolutely love to know the top recommended one for Postpartum Doula training

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Ann Tumblin
9/7/2021 19:18:44

Consider who is administering the organization with which you choose to certify. If you choose to go with an organization that is managed by a board of directors elected by the members, you will have a say in the organization. If you choose an organization that is administered by an individual who makes all the decisions, your certification only lasts as long as the organization lasts. A few years ago, a cbe certifying organization decided to stop their program and all their cbes lost their certification and many had to pay and go with another organization so that they could continue to teach at hospitals, etc.

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Alicia
28/11/2021 23:50:53

Luckily it doesn't work the same for doulas, as in most cases doulas do not actually need to be certified to attend births.

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Alicia J O'Dwyer
28/11/2021 23:48:53

Would love to see Lifespan Doula certification training on this list. What makes Lifespan really unique is that they offer birth, post-partum AND end-of-life doula training and certification, and classes are cost-effective to boot. They are based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but classes and training are all online. I'm about halfway through the program and I am loving it!

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Alicia J O'Dwyer
28/11/2021 23:51:53

(And thanks for such a valuable resource!)

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