Doula Trainings International
Self-Guided Birth Doula Training
Self-Guided Birth Doula Training
Our birth doula training equips you to provide services to families and birthing individuals through childbirth. You'll learn how to show up as a doula, advocate and be a caretaker for birthing people.
This course is fully self-guided online. You can start at any time.
Our approach that distinctly sits at the intersections of social justice, creativity and technology. Like any of our courses, you'll also become a member of DTI's learning community which supports you as long as you are practicing!
By registering for a DTI full-spectrum program, you agree to the Terms & Conditions.
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What You'll Learn
You'll Learn Through
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PDFS
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Videos
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Live Discussions
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Reading
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Full Spectrum Doula Training
Explore Full Spectrum TrainingCost: $1697
- Learn all core concepts for DTI doulas and how to apply them across the reproductive health spectrum
- Includes birth, postpartum, and reproductive health doula training
- Learn through a combination of live educator support plus a self-guided course
- Offered online or in person
- Great for both new and experienced doulas
- Includes live training
- Includes 3x monthly support calls for 12 months
- Includes certification guide & checklist
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Birth Doula Training
Cost: $997
- Learn all core concepts for DTI doulas and how to apply them to the birth doula role
- Learn self-guided
- Offered online. Start any time.
- Great for doulas already trained and/or experienced
- Includes 3x monthly support calls for 12 months
- Includes certification guide & checklist
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Postpartum Doula Training
Explore Postpartum TrainingCost: $997
- Learn all core concepts for DTI doulas and how to apply them to the postpartum doula role
- Learn self-guided
- Offered online. Start any time.
- Great for doulas already trained and/or experienced
- Includes 3x monthly support calls for 12 months
- Includes certification guide & checklist
Common Questions About Our Birth Doula Training
What's included?
- 1 year of membership with doula resources
- Your comprehensive online course
- Your 12 month community mentorship program
- DTI Digital Guide to help you through your training and to use later with clients
- DTI Certification Guide
- Certification for life once you are certified through DTI, you never have to recertify!
Will I need to re-certify?
You’ll never have to recertify (if you’re working as a birth doula you’re staying current), but you'll continue to find support and resources through DTI’s annual membership renewal. One year of access to this membership is included with your registration.
How long is the training?
DTI’s online birth training includes self-guided coursework, a top-quality curriculum formatted for virtual learning, including Cultural Humility, our Slow Doula Method™, DTI’s core concepts and all the how-tos of managing a doula business.
At the end of 12 months or sooner if you're ready, submit documentation to receive lifetime certification.
What are the certification requirements?
You must complete the entire training course which includes learn-at-your-own pace modules.
--You must start your work as a doula independently in your community. You'll need to provide documentation birth support for 3 clients/families as the primary doula, which occur during the certification period only. Documentation may be done either by the forms filled out by the clients you work with, or alternatively by you, the doula.
--In addition, you must complete the Birth Doula reading checklist and create a resource referral list to share with your clients.
--You will sign up to attend an infant feeding / new parent support group, a breastfeeding class, or a newborn care class in your community. You will also attend and complete an Infant and Child CPR Certification.
--With our guidance, you will write a simple Business Strategy Outline to set you on the right path when leaving the program.
--You will also write 2 brief essays: one describing the role of the doula and another sharing how you wish to make an impact in your community as a doula.
How many support calls are included?
Our Birth Doula training includes monthly community calls three times a month for 12 months. You'll be joining doulas across all of our trainings for discussions on all things doula!
Do I have to start at a specific time?
No. Our self-guided program is designed to be flexible and fit your schedule. Start any time!