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CAPPA is a community-first organization.

Membership is a pre-requisite required for all trainings.

Our members, students, and trainers, enjoy many benefits including access to live trainings, career coaching office hours, 24/7 support, and access to a community of perinatal professionals.

CAPPA — Membership & Training Schedule

Step 1

Join the CAPPA Community

Membership is a prerequisite for all trainings — and it more than pays for itself. New members get $75 off their first training, making membership completely free.

Annual Membership

$75 /year

That's only $0.20/day

Unlocks access to every live training, the full course library, community events, office hours, and professional peer support — all year long.

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Your membership pays for itself:

Join for $75/year

Get $75 off your first training

Access community, courses, office hours, & refresher seats all year

Net cost of membership = $0. Everything else is bonus.

Live Training Access

Career Coaching Office Hours

24/7 Community & Peer Support

Full Course Library & CEUs

Step 2

Upcoming Trainings

Weekend virtual and in-person trainings across all five certification pathways.

$1,200

All-Inclusive

Training + Coursework
Cohort Chat + Refresher Seat

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New Members Save $75 on Their First Training

Join CAPPA for $75/year. Get $75 off your next training. Net cost = free.

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Everything You Need

to serve families with compassionate support and professional expertise.

GET CERTIFIED

and Earn Professional CEUs

18
Hours | 2 Days

CERTIFIED CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR

(CCCE)

Prepare to educate and empower expectant families through the journey of pregnancy, labor, and birth.

This comprehensive training equips you with evidence-based knowledge, practical teaching techniques, and the confidence to guide parents in making informed decisions. Ideal for those passionate about supporting families during one of life's most transformative experiences.

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CERTIFIED CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR

(CCCE)

Prepare to educate and empower expectant families through the journey of pregnancy, labor, and birth.

18
Hours | 2 Days

CERTIFIED LABOR DOULA

(CLD)

Learn to provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to birthing individuals and their families before, during, and after birth.

This hands-on training covers proven comfort measures, labor support techniques, communication skills, and strategies for building positive relationships with healthcare professionals.

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CERTIFIED LABOR DOULA

(CLD)

Learn to provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to birthing individuals and their families before, during, and after birth.

This hands-on training covers proven comfort measures, labor support techniques, communication skills, and strategies for building positive relationships with healthcare professionals.

18
Hours | 2 Days

CERTIFIED POSTPARTUM DOULA

(CPD)

Gain the skills to support new families during the critical postpartum period.

This training covers newborn care, infant feeding support, postpartum recovery, emotional wellness, and family adjustment. You'll learn to serve as a knowledgeable resource while empowering parents with confidence in their new role.

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CERTIFIED POSTPARTUM DOULA

(CPD)

Gain the skills to support new families during the critical postpartum period.

24+
Hours | 3 Days

CERTIFIED LACTATION EDUCATOR

(CLE)

Become proficient in providing breastfeeding education and support to families.

This intensive training covers anatomy and physiology, latch and positioning, common challenges, and evidence-based practices aligned with the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. Perfect for professionals seeking to enhance their lactation knowledge and support skills.

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CERTIFIED LACTATION EDUCATOR

(CLE)

Become proficient in providing breastfeeding education and support to families.

24
Hours | 3 Days

CERTIFIED INFANT & FAMILY EDUCATOR

(CIFE)

Specialize in educating families on infant development, care, and the transition to parenthood.

This training prepares you to teach classes and provide resources that support healthy family bonding, infant safety, developmental milestones, and parenting confidence during the first year of life.

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CERTIFIED INFANT & FAMILY EDUCATOR

(CIFE)

Specialize in educating families on infant development, care, and the transition to parenthood.

This training prepares you to teach classes and provide resources that support healthy family bonding, infant safety, developmental milestones, and parenting confidence during the first year of life.