Become a BirthWorks Trainer!
Our BirthWorks
International Trainers
- Are highly-qualified to provide current evidence-based information in an experiential way, allowing the impact of learning to be deeper
- Are compassionate, knowledgeable, and well-trained in facilitation techniques that offer optimal group learning
- Understand birth from cultural perspectives to meet everyone’s needs
- Provide training that integrates mind, body, and spirit for emotional and academic preparation for birth and beyond
- Believe in the practice of human values for more confident birthing and parenting
Does this inspire you?
Are you excited to become a leader in birth education? Join our global team to be the difference. Enhance your career!
Steps to be a Trainer
BirthWorks Trainer-the-Trainer process offers Personal Mentoring and hands-on experience facilitating workshops as well as self-development work. We give extra attention to the importance of and specific approaches used for increasing a feeling of safety and connection in the group setting. There is ample time for your questions and more in-depth explanations of various techniques. This preparation is exceptionally valuable to increase your level of confidence and readiness to teach your own BirthWorks workshops.
Requirements to become a Trainer
- Be in good standing as an ongoing member and with updated recertification
- Three years experience working as a BirthWorks professional
- Be certified and experienced in the BirthWorks program you want to train for:
Must have taught a minimum of eight BirthWorks Childbirth Educator series (at least 12 hours each).
Must have attended a minimum of 30 births, including 20 during your practice as a BirthWorks Birth Doula. Preferred experience includes: multiple births in different locations/situations (not just one place, but varied hospitals, birth centers and home births); births attended with midwives and Ob/Gyns; and at least five births without intervention. Consideration may be given to other experiences (e.g., midwife, labor delivery nurse) through a personal statement and evaluations.
Must fulfill both Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula requirements, as above.
Must have supported a minimum 30 clients (at least six hours each).
Steps to Take
- Contact Us to Apply
- Attend a welcome interview to discuss requirements. (Receive the Trainer's Contract before, with information on future compensation.)
- Pay Trainer's Application fee online: $250
- Fulfill Training Requirements:
- Personal statement describing reasons for wanting to be a Trainer (500 words)
- Two reviews of recently published birth-related books new to you (1000 words each)
- Essay on the current state of birth (500 words)
Two reference letters from:
- Personal contact to address integrity and character
- Professional contact who knows your experience and/or observes your work in the birth field and who can speak to your leadership abilities, plus organization and communication skills
From your childbirth education class students or doula clients, depending your chosen BWI Training Program
- Receive Trainers Package including BirthWorks program syllabus with detailed, comprehensive curriculum and outline, including step-by-step support for workshop planning, information on pedagogy, and tips for teaching success.
- Work one-on-one with your Personal Mentor to go through all training materials and be prepped to think like a Trainer!
- Register for your workshop ($475 early discount or $525) offered either virtually (over several days) or in-person (two-to-three days). This will be your BirthWorks Trainer’s Workshop, where you observe as a Trainer.
- Co-teach a BirthWorks Workshop with an official BirthWorks Trainer. (NO COST TO YOU)
- BirthWorks Board of Directors approves you as Trainer
- Pay your one-time Trainer Certification fee online: $250
- Receive your training program Googleslides interactive presentation and additional materials list, so you are set to teach your own trainings.
- Join us as an official BirthWorks Trainer! Congratulations!
