• Instant access to your Training Portal
• Your choice of a 3-day in-person workshop OR fully online, self paced training
• A printed copy of the Comprehensive Class outline
• Comprehensive Student Workbook
• Training on becoming an amazing childbirth educator
• Business training
• Samples of our marketing materials
• Support from your trainer and the Headquarters team
• Access to our private Facebook group for trainees

• Access to our Instructor Portal
• Digital copies of the teaching outlines for the classes and workshops
• 14 birth videos to go along with your classes
• Printable teaching tools
• Access to Birth Boot Camp stock photography to use in your marketing
• A professional account on the Birth Boot Camp store to purchase materials for your classes
• Access to our private Facebook group for all currently certified Instructors and Doulas
• A personalized certificate every year that you recertify
• Invitation to our company wide Retreat every 3 years
• Access to the Headquarters Team

Both training options are great, one is not better than the other, just what makes the most sense for you! 

If you work best with a hard deadline and accountability, enjoy meeting new people, benefit from hands-on training, and have the flexibility to be away for 3 days, then an in-person training would be great for you! 

If you have a busy lifestyle, small children, you are a self starter, work best on your own and in your own time, then the online training would be great for you! You have one year to complete the online training once you register.

Consider how you work best and which options best meet your educational needs.

If you need to change from the workshop you originally signed up for to a new workshop, you will need to notify your trainer and contact the certification coordinator at [email protected]. There is a $300 transfer fee that must be paid in order to reserve your spot in a new workshop. If it is not possible to attend an in-person workshop, you may choose to switch the online training and the $300 fee applies. Access to your training portal will be removed until the fee is paid and you choose a new workshop.

The answer to this question solely depends on you and how your life is currently set up. If you have small children, a full time job outside of the home, a busy personal life, brand new to birth work, or a slower reader, it may take 4-6 months to complete all the training modules. 

If you are a fast reader, already in birth work and familiar with the material, or have the ability to set aside large blocks of time to work on it, then you may be able to get through the workload within the deadline of 8 weeks before the workshop.

Set realistic goals for yourself. Enjoy the journey of getting certified. Remember, the more prepared you are for the workshop, the better equipped you will be to help couples work towards their amazing births.

Online trainees have one year to complete the training. If you need more time, we offer a 3 month extension for $175. 

In-Person Training Workshops: Your modules are due to your trainer 10 days prior to the workshop. Your trainer will review your modules and send back any work that needs to be corrected or completed. Revisions are due back to your trainer 2 days before the workshop.

Online Training: Your training modules are due BEFORE your training expires (one year from the date you registered) When you have completed all of your training modules, you will email them to the Certification Coordinator. It can take up to 2 weeks for your modules to be looked over and corrections sent back.

Laptop/ipad that can connect to WiFi, notebook for note taking,  2 bed pillows, yoga mat, comfortable clothing, a jacket or sweater, your own snacks and beverages.

Keep in mind that there is a significant amount of work involved in this training. There are books to read, documentaries and other videos to watch, the bloodborne pathogens trainings, and more to complete. Allow yourself plenty of time to complete all of the modules!

If attending an in-person training, your training modules are due to your trainer no later than 10 days before your workshop.

Recertification is due each year on March 31st.  The fee for recertification is $150. We include several educational requirements that will help you develop as a childbirth educator as well as grow your business.

Yes, Birth Boot Camp Instructors may be certified with other  organizations, as long as there is not a conflict of interests. Instructors are expected to teach and use the Birth Boot Camp outlines, materials, videos, or otherwise for Birth Boot Camp classes only.

We encourage long-term breastfeeding and want nursing mothers to be included. Training, however, is intensive and requires long hours and a quiet room, so that all who have invested their time and money can hear and participate. Training also requires that all be able to participate in relaxation and various other floor exercises. If you are nursing a baby you must make arrangements to have someone who can bring your baby to you for feedings. Additional space will not be provided at training for your baby and babysitter. This enables both the nursing mother and others in attendance to maximize their workshop experience. You may also choose to pump during training. Please discuss your breastfeeding/pumping needs with your trainer. There are multiple breaks built into the training as well as a 1.5 hour lunch break when you can nurse. Older children are not allowed at training.