How to Obtain Your Sleep Consultant Certification
Sleep coaches play a vital role in helping families build good sleep habits. You can meet with new moms who are learning how to care for their infants or talk with parents who have sleepless kids.
Of course, you can’t just set up shop and start working with families. Certification is an important part of the process, and it equips you with a solid knowledge base that underpins the credibility of your practice. Fortunately, you can complete the certification process in a few months and begin the rewarding work of helping families with their sleep hygiene as a new entrepreneur.
Here’s everything you need to know to complete your certification, receive the mentorship you need, and secure the professional connections it takes to be a professional sleep coach.
How do you obtain sleep consultant certification?
Multiple programs offer sleep consultant certification, but Sweet Sleep Academy is one of the best. We are leaders in the field because our coursework is completed online through one of two different paths.
Your first option is to attend live online courses led by Rachel Mitchell, the founder of Sweet Sleep Academy. She shares her experience as a sleep coach and guides students through each session with the expertise, context, and care it takes to internalize the material. Live courses also allow participants to ask questions and interact with their peers for a robust and rewarding learning experience.
For students who prefer a more individual experience, Sweet Sleep Academy also offers a self-guided certification process. This path is ideal if you are balancing coursework with a full-time job. More than half of our students still work while completing the certification process, and this option allows them the flexibility to create a schedule that meets their needs. The self-guided program includes a treasure trove of recordings and materials you can review at your own pace until you feel confident in what you learned, and it equips you with all the tools you need to establish your sleep consultant business.
Regardless of your path, take your time working through the material. There’s no need to rush through your certification, and the more you learn during this process, the more you can help families overcome sleep challenges.
Are there any practice hours for sleep consultant certification?
Once you finish the coursework, either live or self-paced, you can begin the required 50 practicum hours needed to complete your certification. These crucial experiences allow you to learn what working as a sleep consultant will be like in practice, and they can be scheduled and completed at your own pace.
These 50 hours break down as follows:
27 hours of observation: You will listen to recorded calls and appointments to understand what it’s like to provide sleep coaching services.
10 hours of weekly mentorship calls where you will discuss the materials and process of meeting with clients.
13 hours are volunteer fieldwork: You will meet with real clients while receiving supervision from a practicing consultant at Sweet Sleep Academy.
These practicum hours are meant to prepare you to meet with your own clients once you have completed the certification process. We strive to make sure you have all the skills you need to succeed, which is why we include a comprehensive range of valuable experiences.
How much does the certification process cost?
The cost of becoming a sleep consultant depends on the program you choose. If you opt for the live, instructor-led program, the certification costs $5,500. This includes all of your lessons, the practicum hours, and the cost of the certification itself. If you choose the self-paced path, you can get certified for $3,100. It’s a more flexible and affordable option, but you will be responsible for more of your process.
To secure your spot with Sweet Sleep Academy, you’ll need to pay a deposit before starting the coursework. Then, you can either pay the remaining tuition in full or explore a payment plan. That way, you can get the quality education and certification you need without going over your budget.
Do you need a college degree to get a sleep consultant certification?
Not at all! There aren’t any educational prerequisites for becoming a sleep consultant. You do not need an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or any other certification to enter this field. Some people become sleep coaches because they worked in a pediatric setting and want to start their own business. Others are passionate about helping moms after they overcame their own sleep challenges. Regardless of where your inspiration comes from, Sweet Sleep Academy offers you a path to turn helping families get better sleep into a business that’s professionally satisfying and rewarding.
Start Your Sleep Consultant Journey Today
You can enroll in the self-paced sleep consultant certification program whenever you are ready or wait for the next live course to start. Of course, the sooner you start your education and start working toward certification, the sooner you can become a sleep coach and business owner!
Not only will our team at Sweet Sleep Academy prepare you to become an effective coach, but your mentorship and coaching will help you launch a long-term career. Our team is here to support you. Get started today.
