Become a Certified Doula
Compassionate, evidence-based education for doulas and birth professionals. Our flexible online programs prepare you to confidently support families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Complete your doula certification in as little as 6–8 weeks or learn at your own pace with up to one year to finish.
Start any time! Our online go at your own pace sessions begin the 1st and 15th of each month. Apply now and begin your training as a doula!

Why Choose the International Doula Institute?
The International Doula Institute has helped thousands of students around the world prepare to support families with compassionate, evidence-based care. Our flexible certification programs are designed to fit your life while providing the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families you serve.
📚 Evidence-Based Education
Learn current best practices through a curriculum grounded in research and real-world application.
💻 Online & Self-Paced
Complete your certification in as little as 6–8 weeks, or take up to one year—the choice is yours.
🤝 Supportive Learning Environment
Our experienced team is here to answer questions and support you throughout your educational journey.
🌍 Global Community
Join thousands of students and graduates from around the world who share a passion for supporting families.
🎓 Comprehensive Certification Programs
Develop the practical knowledge, communication skills, business basics, and confidence to provide exceptional care.
🌱 Grow with One Trusted Institution
Continue your education through a wide range of certifications, including Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding Counselor, Advanced Lactation, and more—all through one trusted institution.
Hear From Our Former Students – Now CERTIFIED Doulas!
Explore Our Certification Programs
Whether you’re beginning your journey in birth work or expanding your professional knowledge, the International Doula Institute offers flexible, evidence-based certification programs to help you achieve your educational goals.
- Birth Doula Certification
- Postpartum Doula Certification
- Childbirth Educator Certification
- Lactation Education
Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) & Advanced Lactation 201 - Prenatal Yoga
- Perinatal Nutrition Educator
- Professional Development
Each program is online and self-paced, allowing you to learn on your schedule while gaining practical knowledge and skills you can apply immediately.
Find out now if you would make a good doula! Click here.
Your blueprint to becoming a doula!
Take a nice deep slow breath now, you're about to birth your new doula self...
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When you earn your certification, you gain an esteemed credential.
You will be able to put the credentials CD or CPD next to your name as soon as you are awarded certification.
Re-imagine your future.
Earn your certification this year.
Do you love all things pregnancy, birth, and babies?
If supporting parents and babies is your passion, becoming a doula is an incredible way to make a positive difference in the lives of families.
At the International Doula Institute, we've designed our certification programs to fit your life. Study from anywhere, learn at your own pace, and complete your certification on the schedule that works best for you.
Whether you finish in just a few weeks or spread your learning over the course of a year, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to begin supporting families.
Birth doulas provide educational support, emotional support, and physical comfort measures during pregnancy and childbirth. Postpartum doulas help moms as they go through the transition of adding a new baby to the family. As a doula, your goal is to mother the new mother. We provide education, guidance, support, encouragement and of course practical support. Our tasks include things such as educating basic baby care, normal newborn behavior, normal newborn appearance, breastfeeding support, after-birth postpartum recovery for mom, nutrition for mom and so much more. As professional doulas we also provide practical support, laundry, dishes, light housework, meal preparation, errands and everyone's favorite, infant care.
Please navigate through the website to learn more and apply now.
Have questions? Email us at info@internationaldoulainstitute.com or call us at 484-278-1648
