Daisy Academy · Professional education
Online programs & professional pathways
Explore training for aspiring and practicing doulas, newborn care specialists and perinatal educators. Compare the curriculum, learning hours, tuition and entry requirements for each program.
Presale opens October 16, 2026. Programs are in development; online access and workshop dates vary. Programs over $300 offer 3 monthly installments at the same total tuition.
Birth support
Birth Doula Professional Training
Prepare to provide continuous, consent-based emotional, practical and informational support from prenatal planning through early postpartum follow-up.
Self-paced access opens Dec 14, 2026
View syllabus & requirements: Birth Doula Professional TrainingPostpartum care
Postpartum Doula Professional Training
Prepare postpartum doulas to support recovery, infant care, family adjustment and practical household needs through responsive, nonclinical services.
Self-paced access opens Dec 7, 2026
View syllabus & requirements: Postpartum Doula Professional TrainingNewborn care
Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) Professional Training
Prepare newborn care specialists to support infants and families during the first 16 weeks through responsive care, safe routines, accurate observation and dependable household operations.
Self-paced access opens Jan 4, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) Professional TrainingIntegrated pathway
NCS + Postpartum Doula Hybrid Professional Training
Combine newborn care expertise with recovery-centered postpartum doula support, balancing parent, infant and household needs within a clear combined scope.
Self-paced access opens Apr 26, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: NCS + Postpartum Doula Hybrid Professional TrainingFeeding education
Lactation for Doulas
Prepare doulas to provide accurate, nonclinical lactation and infant-feeding education, supportive observation and timely referral without diagnosing or prescribing.
Self-paced access opens Jan 18, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Lactation for DoulasBirth team preparation
Birth Assistant Education Program
Prepare for clearly defined, lawful assistance within a licensed community-birth team, emphasizing readiness, documentation, infection prevention and emergency teamwork.
Self-paced access opens Jan 25, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Birth Assistant Education ProgramBotanical literacy
Herbs for Doulas: Botanical Literacy, Safety, and Referral
Build botanical literacy, evidence appraisal and referral skills for doulas while preserving the complete 63-plant study roster and clear limits around treatment.
Self-paced access opens Feb 15, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Herbs for Doulas: Botanical Literacy, Safety, and ReferralEducator preparation
Childbirth Educator Professional Training
Prepare childbirth educators to design, teach and evaluate inclusive courses across pregnancy, birth, feeding and postpartum transitions.
Self-paced access opens Jan 25, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Childbirth Educator Professional TrainingEducator preparation
New Parent Educator Training
Prepare educators to teach practical newborn and early-parenthood skills through accessible, participatory classes and individualized learning support.
Self-paced access opens Feb 1, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: New Parent Educator TrainingIntegrated pathway
Birth + Postpartum Doula Dual Pathway
Prepare for continuous birth support and recovery-centered postpartum care through one coordinated route.
Self-paced access opens Apr 26, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Birth + Postpartum Doula Dual PathwayAdvanced feeding education
Advanced Lactation for Doulas
Deepen communication, evidence appraisal, complex-case support and referral skills after Lactation for Doulas.
Self-paced access opens Apr 5, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Advanced Lactation for DoulasAdvanced specialty
Advanced Postpartum/Newborn Transitions
Develop coordinated support for more complex postpartum and newborn transitions.
Self-paced access opens Mar 22, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Advanced Postpartum/Newborn TransitionsProfessional development
Communication for Perinatal Partnership
Build listening, consent, conflict-repair and referral communication skills for work with families and care teams.
Self-paced access opens Dec 7, 2026
View syllabus & requirements: Communication for Perinatal PartnershipProfessional development
Building a Sustainable Perinatal Practice
Turn a service idea into a feasible, ethical and documented birth-work business.
Self-paced access opens Jan 4, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Building a Sustainable Perinatal PracticeProfessional development
Infection Prevention in Homes and Birth Settings
Apply standard precautions, equipment hygiene and exposure response in perinatal services.
Self-paced access opens Dec 14, 2026
View syllabus & requirements: Infection Prevention in Homes and Birth SettingsProfessional development
Supporting Families With Amniotic Fluid Concerns
Explain terminology and support informed conversations when fluid volume or membrane concerns change a birth plan.
Self-paced access opens Jan 11, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Supporting Families With Amniotic Fluid ConcernsProfessional development
Family Support When a Baby Is Breech
Prepare doulas and educators to communicate about breech care pathways while preserving clinical boundaries.
Self-paced access opens Jan 18, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Family Support When a Baby Is BreechProfessional development
Supporting Pregnancy and Postpartum With Diabetes
Support families managing diabetes through pregnancy, birth, feeding and postpartum transitions.
Self-paced access opens Jan 25, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Supporting Pregnancy and Postpartum With DiabetesProfessional development
Group B Streptococcus Conversations in Perinatal Care
Build accurate, neutral education and referral skills around GBS screening and prevention.
Self-paced access opens Feb 1, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Group B Streptococcus Conversations in Perinatal CareProfessional development
Feeding Support Through Complex Transitions
Coordinate sensitive, nonclinical feeding support when surgery, family formation, separation or loss changes the feeding journey.
Self-paced access opens Mar 15, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Feeding Support Through Complex TransitionsFive-program pathway
Professional Perinatal Specialist Pathway
A five-program route across birth, postpartum, newborn care, lactation support and childbirth education.
Self-paced access opens Apr 26, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Professional Perinatal Specialist PathwayProfessional workshop
Advanced Birth Assistant Training
Scenario-based preparation for experienced birth assistants.
Self-paced access opens Apr 19, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Advanced Birth Assistant TrainingProfessional workshop
Clinical Skills for Doulas
Observation and communication workshop within a doula’s nonclinical scope.
Self-paced access opens Mar 1, 2027
View syllabus & requirements: Clinical Skills for DoulasProfessional workshop
Doula Business Intensive
Focused workshop on the practical foundations of a sustainable doula business.
Self-paced access opens Dec 4, 2026
View syllabus & requirements: Doula Business IntensiveProfessional development mini course
Birth Worker Career Development
Turn your training and care experience into a focused résumé, professional portfolio, and tailored application package for doula and newborn care opportunities.
Self-paced access opens Nov 30, 2026
View syllabus & requirements: Birth Worker Career DevelopmentProfessional development mini course
Birth Worker Interview Skills
Practice clear, credible interview answers, communicate your boundaries, and evaluate whether a family, agency, or household opportunity is right for you.
Self-paced access opens Dec 7, 2026
View syllabus & requirements: Birth Worker Interview SkillsTuition and program requirements are shown on each course page. Instruction, independent study and verified practice are recorded separately.