Help families get
sweeter sleep.
Through our realistic approach, training,
and weekly mentorship
Pediatric Sleep
Consultant Certification
The self-paced pediatric sleep course is designed with YOU in mind, to allow you the freedom and flexibility to work through the curriculum on your own. With this option, you can enroll at anytime and there is no official “start date.” You will still be following the same curriculum as the “live” training, but will not attend the weekly video calls. Instead, you will watch them as recordings and work through each module as you are able, to fit your needs and busy lifestyle!
100% Online and Self-Paced
Our live training class is led by Rachel Mitchell, founder of Sweet Sleep Academy, and My Sweet Sleeper. In this training, you receive live instruction as well as mentorship and guidance through the program from both Rachel and her team. With this exclusive program, you will have access to mentorship during the class and following graduation + have the ability to connect with your peers as we walk through the training together. Our next live session starts August 20th, 2024
Live Online Version
What will I learn?
At Sweet Sleep Academy we are not just a program focused on sleep training. We believe that there are many parts that play important roles in pediatric sleep, which is why we take a holistic approach. We look at the whole picture of pediatric sleep rather than simply one or two parts.
Through our approach to sleep you will learn how to identify (not diagnose) underlying medical issues and red flags, how to set up healthy routines and habits, how to support parents with PPD, the scientific background of sleep cycles and hormones, basics to get your business started, and SO much more!
Is this for me?
Are you passionate about helping parents + babies and ready for a thriving career without having to sacrifice family time?
Are you wanting to expand your education and become an expert on child sleep in order to service families, communities, and organizations?
Are you ready for more flexibility and more time doing the things you enjoy and spending time with those you love?
Self Paced/Live Course Topics:
Module 1:
The history of sleep consulting as a profession
Popular sleep methods and sleep experts
Our approach to sleep
Module 2:
Pediatric sleep science
Sleep cycles and stages
The effects of sleep deprivation
Sleep hormones
Module 3:
The foundations of sleep as a place to start
Nutrition, feeding, and activity
The importance of nap and bedtime routines
Sleep environment and safe sleep (SIDS awareness and prevention)
Module 4:
How to follow awake windows and sleep schedules
Early morning risings
Handling cultural differences in sleep
Module 5:
Soothing methods for newborns
Sleep teaching methods for infants
How to identify the child’s sleep profile
Module 6:
Sleep associations
Toddler sleep teaching/training and approaches
Module 7:
Pediatric development, milestones, and regressions
Pediatric delays and disorders
Module 8:
Working with clients 101
Coaching parents
Module 9:
Working with clients with postpartum depression and anxiety
How to build packages and offerings
The business of sleep consulting: Building and maintaining boundaries
Module 10:
The business of sleep consulting: Marketing techniques
The business of sleep consulting: Finding clients and creating materials/forms
The business of sleep consulting: Social media strategy
Requirements to complete certification:
Completion of all 10 course modules and 50 practicum hours
Completion of all homework assignments, final projects, and quizzes.
Completion of a minimum of 50 practicum hours, which are facilitated by us
A minimum of 10 hours from volunteer clients (included as part of the 50 practicum hours)
Completion of Safety Program (included in cost)
Payment of remaining balance for training
Enroll in our self-paced program
or live training
Are you an existing sleep consultant?!
If you are an existing sleep consultant looking to expand your practice and your training, we offer a discount for our program! For existing sleep consultants, we offer one-on-one and group mentorship, as well as access to our self-paced or live training program at a discount.
*For existing sleep consultants your required observation hours are reduced to 25 instead of the 50 required for new consultants
“I truly loved this program and getting to know the players involved. It has been truly wonderful and I really feel like such a team with other sleep consultants all rooting for each other. So thank you for all of this!!”
— Carly