*If you have any issues registering, please email us.
5-Day In-person Workshop (Jul 16-20) 2025 | ONE SPOT LEFT! 4-Day In-person Workshop (Sept 25-28) 20254-Day In-person Workshop (Nov 6-9) 2025
In-Person 5 Day Birth Doula Training Investment
Unable to pay the full tuition upfront?
To secure your spot in the workshop, simply pay a non-refundable deposit* of half your tuition today, with the remaining balance due within 10 days before the workshop begins. (An invoice will be emailed to you after you enroll.)
*includes a small administrative fee
If you’re unable to pay the balance by the deadline, you can apply your deposit to a future workshop in accordance with our tuition transfer policy. (See our Terms & Conditions page.)
This immersive workshop is held at our school in Sacramento, CA. Our July in-person workshop begins with our 2-day Childbirth Education for the Birth Professional course, followed by three days of comprehensive birth doula training. The entire workshop will be held in-person.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Starting in September, this training will transition to a hybrid format. The Childbirth Education for the Birth Professional course on day one will be a single-day online class held over Zoom, and the three day Birth Doula Training will take place in-person at our school in Sacramento, CA.
By attending any of these workshops, you’ll fulfill two key certification requirements with DONA International—the Childbirth Education (CBE) and Birth Doula Training—setting you on the path to becoming a certified Birth Doula.
In this training, you will learn how to:
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
2-Day Childbirth Education for the Birth Professional class | 10am to 5pm PST
STARTING IN SEPTEMBER:
1-Day Childbirth Education for the Birth Professional class | 10am to 6pm PST | HELD ONLINE OVER ZOOM (Same agenda)
DAY 1: Birth Doula Training Workshop | 10am to 5pm PST | HELD IN-PERSON
Day 2: Birth Doula Training Workshop | 10am to 5pm PST | HELD IN-PERSON
Day 3: Birth Doula Training Workshop | 10am to 5pm PST | HELD IN-PERSON
Attendance Policy:
All classes must be attended live; recordings are not available.
Missed classes cannot be made up individually—any absence will require re-enrollment in and attendance at a full workshop.
*If you have any issues registering, please email us.
Weekly 5-Week Online Doula Training (Sept 15 – Oct 20) 2025 (No class Sept 24)
10-Week Online Birth Doula Training Investment
Unable to pay the full tuition upfront?
To secure your spot in the workshop, simply pay a non-refundable deposit* of half your tuition today, with the remaining balance due within 10 days before the workshop begins. (An invoice will be emailed to you after you enroll.)
*includes a small administrative fee
If you’re unable to pay the balance by the deadline, you can apply your deposit to a future workshop in accordance with our tuition transfer policy. (See our Terms & Conditions page.)
This 5-week online course is ideal for those who prefer learning in smaller segments or have weekday or weekend commitments. Our weekly live sessions cover the same comprehensive content as our 3-day and 5-day workshops, but spread out over time—offering greater flexibility to fit your schedule.
In this training, you will learn how to:
Preparing for the Live Online Workshop:
Attendance Policy:
All classes must be attended live; recordings are not provided.
Missed classes cannot be made up.
Workshop Schedule: Monday & Wednesday | 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm PST | Held live online over Zoom. (Sign up for a free Zoom account at www.zoom.us)
Attendance Policy:
All classes must be attended live; recordings are not provided.
Missed classes cannot be made up.
*If you have any issues registering, please email us.
3-Day Accelerated Live Online Workshop (Aug 22-24) 20253-Day Accelerated Live Online Workshop (Oct 24-26) 20253-Day Accelerated Live Online Workshop (Dec 5-7) 2025
3-Day Online Birth Doula Training Investment
Unable to pay the full tuition upfront?
To secure your spot in the workshop, simply pay a non-refundable deposit* of half your tuition today, with the remaining balance due within 10 days before the workshop begins. (An invoice will be emailed to you after you enroll.)
*includes a small administrative fee
If you’re unable to pay the balance by the deadline, you can apply your deposit to a future workshop in accordance with our tuition transfer policy. (See our Terms & Conditions page.)
This live, online workshop is held over Zoom and delivers the same comprehensive content as our in-person trainings—all from the comfort of your own home!
The workshop begins with our mandatory Pre-Workshop Virtual Meet-up the evening before the workshop starts (see Daily Agenda for hours.) On Day One, our Childbirth Education for the Birth Professional course will provide a strong foundation for your doula education. By the end of the 3-day workshop, you will have completed two key requirements for birth doula certification with DONA International: the childbirth education and doula training components.
In this training, you will learn how to:
To prepare for attending this live online workshop:
Attendance Policy:
All classes must be attended live; recordings are not provided.
Missed classes cannot be made up individually—any absence will require re-enrollment in and attendance at a full workshop.
Attendance at the Pre-Workshop Meetup is mandatory.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
Day Before: Pre-Workshop Virtual Meet-up — 6:30 – 7:30 pm PST. All class participants and your trainer will meet virtually over Zoom the evening before the training begins to go over what to expect from the training and take time for personal introductions. This is a mandatory meeting, so please plan accordingly. (Sign up for a free Zoom account at www.zoom.us)
Day 1: Childbirth Education for the Birth Professional | 10 am to 6:30 pm. (1-hour break around 1:30 pm.)
Day 2: Birth Doula Training | 9 am to 6:30 pm (1-hour break around 1 pm)
Day 3: Birth Doula Training | 9 am to 6:30 pm (1-hour break around 1 pm)
Classes must be attended live ~ Classes are not recorded ~ Missed classes cannot be made up. | Attendance at the Pre-workshop Meet-up is mandatory
NEW DATES WILL BE ADDED SOON!
Investment:
Early Bird $775.00
Regular $850.00
Unable to pay the full tuition upfront?
To secure your spot in the workshop, simply pay a non-refundable deposit* of half your tuition today, with the remaining balance due within 10 days before the workshop begins. (An invoice will be emailed to you after you enroll.)
*includes a small administrative fee
If you’re unable to pay the balance by the deadline, you can apply your deposit to a future workshop in accordance with our tuition transfer policy. (See our Terms & Conditions page.)
Location: Sacramento, CA
Workshop hours: Daily 8:30am to 6:30pm PST
What’s Included in this 30-hour Postpartum Doula Course Curriculum:
(IN PERSON Training or LIVE VIRTUAL synchronous learning–global offerings)
Also, this course will touch on…
Postpartum Doula Training Prerequisites
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Watch:
NEW DATES WILL BE ADDED SOON!
Investment:
Early Bird $775.00
Regular $850.00
Unable to pay the full tuition upfront?
To secure your spot in the workshop, simply pay a non-refundable deposit* of half your tuition today, with the remaining balance due within 10 days before the workshop begins. (An invoice will be emailed to you after you enroll.)
*includes a small administrative fee
If you’re unable to pay the balance by the deadline, you can apply your deposit to a future workshop in accordance with our tuition transfer policy. (See our Terms & Conditions page.)
Location: Online
Workshop hours: Daily 8:30am to 6:30pm PST
What’s Included in this 30-hour Postpartum Doula Course Curriculum:
(IN PERSON Training or LIVE VIRTUAL synchronous learning–global offerings)
Also, this course will touch on…
Postpartum Doula Training Prerequisites
Start reading
Watch:
Classes are held over two consecutive days.
Hours: 1:00- 3:30 pm PST each day
Early Bird $95.00
Regular Tuition $105.00
Location: Online
*If you have any issues registering, please email us.
Doula Business Essentials | Online Class (Aug 27 & 28) Doula Business Essentials | Online Class (Oct 29 & 30)
Feeling passionate about doula work, but unsure how to run a small business?
This live, virtual business development class is designed to take you beyond your doula training and help you build a strong foundation for a thriving, sustainable practice.
To ensure a personalized and supportive learning environment, class sizes are kept small. Upon completion, you’ll receive 5 CEUs through DONA International.
In this class, we’ll cover: Foundations of small business development
Doula business models to consider
Legal business structures and choosing the right one
Risk management – how to protect your personal assets
Naming your business – creating a name that reflects your values and brand
Client forms – contracts, intake forms, and more
Setting your fees – how to price your services with confidence
Marketing & promotion – where to focus and simple SEO strategies
Launching your practice – practical steps to start strong
Dates:
2-Day Online Course
Jan. 11-12, 2025 + March 8-9, 2025 | 1 PM -5 PM
3-Day Evening Course
Nov 20, 21, 22 + Feb 7, 8, 9 | 6 PM – 8:45 PM
Investment $275.00
Location: Online
2-Day Online Course March 8-9 2025 (1 PM -5 PM)3-Day Evening Course April 30, May 7 & 14 (6 PM – 8:45 PM)
Location: Online
Time 9:30 am – 12:30 pm PST
Investment $85.00
Location: Sacramento, CA
NEW DATES WILL BE ADDED SOON!
Location: Sacramento, CA
This is an enriching 3-hour experience tailored to enhance doula practice in hospital birth environments. Taught in-person at SCI by experienced L&D and Mother-Baby RN Brooklynn Gonzales from Kaiser Hospital, this class provides a guided journey from triage admission to postpartum discharge, incorporating visual aids of hospital facilities including triage, PACU, OR, newborn nursery, and NICU. Through a concise presentation, participants will gain valuable knowledge on the rationale behind hospital procedures, empowering them to better support their clients in this setting. The 3-hour session includes interactive Q&A segments, equipping doulas with the tools to advocate for their clients and effectively communicate with healthcare providers.
Time 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm PST
Early Bird $65.00
Regular Tuition $72.00
Location: Sacramento, CA
NEW DATES WILL BE ADDED SOON!
Time 9:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Early Bird $115.00
Regular Tuition $126.00
Location: Sacramento, CA
*If you have any issues registering, please email us.
Breastfeeding Support Skills for Doulas & Birth Workers (Online) (April 28, 2025) 9:30am to 1pm PST
As a birth worker, you play a crucial role in facilitating a successful breastfeeding relationship between mother and baby. Join our course to gain a solid foundation in the basics of breastfeeding and enhance your skills and knowledge to better support nursing dyads. This course is tailored for doulas, midwives, and anyone seeking to increase their expertise in lactation support. The course runs from 9:30am to 1:00 pm, we will cover essential topics, including:
Attendance fulfills the certification requirements for Birth and Postpartum Doulas with DONA International and provides 3 CEU’s from DONA
BY ENROLLING IN THIS COURSE OR EVENT YOU AGREE TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED HERE: https://sierradoulaacademy.com//terms-and-conditions/
We’re excited to bring our comprehensive doula training workshops to communities across the country! If you’re passionate about supporting birth and postpartum care, we’d love to collaborate with you. By sponsoring an in-person or online workshop, you’ll help empower individuals with the skills and knowledge to provide essential support to families during one of the most important times of their lives.
Contact us today to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how we can work together to bring training, jobs, and support to your community.
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Where modern science meets ancient wisdom. Evidence based and holistic Doula Trainings and support for Birth Professionals.
We are now Sierra Doula Academy (formerly Sierra Childbirth Institute)
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