ACCREDITED INFANT SLEEP CERTIFICATION COURSES
Our global training academy provides accredited training courses that give you the knowledge, certification, and confidence to support families with infant sleep. Whether you want to enhance your existing career, take your first step into consultancy, or understand this subject at a deep level, this is where you start.
This certification is ideal for you if you are
A Professional Already Working With Families
You are a midwife, health visitor, nanny, doula, reflux specialist, lactation consultant, paediatric nurse, or work with children and families in another capacity. Sleep questions come up constantly, and this certification gives you the formal knowledge and accreditation to answer them with confidence.
You have been thinking about this for a while. You want to get properly trained and accredited before committing to setting up a business. Your certification is always your starting point. And with us, if you decide later that you want to go further, the option to upgrade to our Sleep & Business programme will be there.
Someone Passionate About Infant Sleep
You have absorbed everything you can find on the subject and want to take it further. This course gives you a deep, structured, evidence-based understanding that goes far beyond anything you could find on your own, and turns that passion into a recognised accreditation.
What’s included
Everything You Need to Certify With Confidence
📚 Flexible, Self-Paced Learning
Study when it fits your life, with no deadlines or rigid timetables. On-going access means you can revisit content whenever you need it.
🏅 Accredited Courses
The Academy’s Bespoke Qualifications have been developed to meet the specific needs of our learners and has been accredited by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group against established quality benchmarks. The learning outcomes and assessment criteria in our Bespoke Qualifications have been benchmarked at Level 3 and at Level 6 using the national qualification framework’s level descriptors.
💬 Unlimited Weekday Messaging
Ask questions, work through tricky concepts, and get support from the Academy team and fellow students until you certify
📹 Live Group Calls
Every month get your questions answered in real time, and connect with other learners. Included with the courses until you certify.
🔬 Practical and Evidence-Based
Designed by an experienced infant sleep consultant, the courses delivers scientific knowledge combined with real-world application, so you are equipped to support families from day one.
♾️ Support Until You Certify
Your community access and live calls do not expire on an arbitrary date. You keep them for as long as you need, right up until you pass your assessment.
The Full 10-Module Infant Sleep Certification
Both levels are built on the same ten-module curriculum.
Level 6 simply goes further, with a greater volume of content and a more extensive assessment.
1. The Science of Infant Sleep
In this unit we explore the biological and physiological aspects of infant sleep and why sleep is critical to the physical and mental health of all human beings. We go further into how an infant’s circadian rhythm works and the homeostatic sleep process. We also discuss all of the key hormones and chemicals which drive infant sleep, why they are important to the overall sleep process and the factors which influence their production, and finally how to apply the science of sleep to sleep consultancy practice.
2. Understanding The Sleep Environment
In this unit we explore the key environmental factors that can influence an infant’s sleep including temperature, light, noise and more, and how these factors contribute to an infant’s sleep quality. We consider both scientific evidence and research balanced with other considerations such as psychological impact and practical implementation for caregivers. By the end of this unit you will be able to setup an infant’s sleep space for optimal sleep conditions, whilst ensuring adherence to safety at all times and managing the practicalities for caregivers
3. Understanding Newborn Sleep
In this unit we explore newborn sleep patterns and how it compares to sleep of older babies and toddlers. We also explore key factors which can influence early newborn sleep development such as reflux, gut health and allergies. By the end of this unit you will be able to develop a support framework to implement practical, realistic and developmentally appropriate strategies for strong sleep foundations in newborn babies.
4. The Principles of Safer Sleep
In this unit we explore safer sleeping guidelines across various jurisdictions and support you in keeping up to date with the latest guidelines where you live. By the end of this unit you will be able to understand the key guidelines aimed at keeping children as safe as possible during sleep.
5. Understanding Children's Sleep Needs
In this unit we explore the sleep needs of children across the age of 0-5 years and the research which supports this. We also explore the different research and clinical methods to help you understand when an infant is ready for sleep and enable you to create day and night time sleep routines appropriate to the sleep needs and the lifestyle of a family. We also explore the sleep needs of babies born prematurely, multiples and children going through key developmental stages.
6. Infant Sleep Disorders
In this unit we go through a range of common sleep disorders in children, the symptoms associated with each, and why they occur. By the end of this unit, you will have a better understanding of sleep disorders, including being able to reflect upon your own ability to support a client with a sleep disorder and when referral to a medical expert is required.
7. Nutrition & Night Feeding
In this unit our nutritional expert Lucy Upton explores the relationship between nutrition and sleep, including the impact on hormones and sleep cycles, which foods can positively and negatively impact sleep, and the ever-topical issue of supplements. We also explore feeding strategies to optimise infant sleep during the night and by the end of this unit, you will be able to assess high-level nutritional points in a sleep diary and be able to implement various night feeding strategies to meet the feeding goals of a parent.
8. Client Referral & Practicing Ethically
In this unit we explore what to consider when assessing client suitability for your own practice and whether there is alignment with your values and ethos. We also review other key factors such as health considerations and parental considerations and when clients should be referred to an expert. We review the role of reflective practice in infant sleep consultancy and how to practice ethically.
9. Understanding How To Apply Sleep Improvement Strategies
In this unit we explore a vast range of sleep improvement techniques across the sleep training spectrum, ensuring you are hugely knowledgeable and flexible in your approach to working with clients. This includes covering a range of complex sleep scenarios in relation to the biology and physiology of sleep, why some strategies are more appropriate and effective than others to resolve common and complex sleep issues, and how to create appropriate plans to improve infant sleep in different situations.
10. Sleep Improvement Strategies For Toddlers
In this unit we further explore these sleep improvement strategies to toddlers and children up to the age of 5 years old. We will discuss the use of strategies to further support change in older infants and how different strategies may be required compared to babies. We also include bonus content on how potty training can impact sleep and Autism & Anxiety in sleep. You will not be assessed on this bonus content.
The course content itself is incredibly detailed, and even now it’s still my go-to resource whenever I want to refresh my knowledge or learn something new. What’s great is that it’s always evolving too, with new modules being added regularly, so there are constant opportunities to keep developing professionally.
– PRIYA PATEL –
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Level 3 and Level 6: Choose the Right COURSE for You
Both levels cover the same 10 learning units and are accredited by AIM. The right level depends on the depth of study and the level of accreditation you are looking for.
Sleep Practitioner
Level 3 Course
£499
OR FROM £166/MONTH WITH PAY-IN-3
✓ Approx. 25 to 30 hours of flexible, self-paced online study
✓ Full 10-unit curriculum with on-going access
✓ Assessment included
✓ Accredited by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group and benchmarked at Level 3 using the national qualification framework’s level descriptors
✓ Dedicated student community
✓ Live group call every month (not mandatory to attend)
✓ Unlimited support until you pass your assessment
Advanced Sleep
Practitioner Level 6 Course
£1,197
OR FROM £399/MONTH WITH PAY-IN-3
✓ Approx. 100 hours of in-depth, self-paced online study
✓ Full 10-unit curriculum at greater depth with on-going access
✓ Assessment included
✓ Accredited by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group and benchmarked at Level 6 using the national qualification framework’s level descriptors
✓ Dedicated student community
✓ Live group call every month (not mandatory to attend)
✓ Unlimited support until you pass your assessment
All payments can be spread across three monthly instalments. Full access begins from day one. All payments must be completed before sitting your assessment.
“I started the course when I was pregnant and have completed it having had a baby, so the flexibility of the course was a huge bonus for me. Support was only ever a message away.”
CHLOE STEWART
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PROUD TO BE ACCREDITED BY LEADING ASSESSMENT & AWARDS BODY AIM QUALIFICATIONS & ASSESSMENT GROUOP
The Academy’s Bespoke Qualifications have been developed to meet the specific needs of the Academy’s learners and has been accredited by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group against established quality benchmarks. AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is a leading awarding and assessment organisation, recognised and regulated by Ofqual, SQA, CCEA, Qualifications Wales and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). As the bespoke qualifications are unique to The Sleep Consultant Academy, they are not on the Register of Regulated Qualifications.
The learning outcomes and assessment criteria in the Academy’s Bespoke Qualifications have been benchmarked at Level 3 and at Level 6 using the national qualification framework’s level descriptors.
FAQS
Q: Do I need any prior experience or qualifications to enrol?
Not at all. The course starts from the foundations and builds from there, so it’s suitable whether you’re completely new to the subject or already work with infants and families in another capacity.
Q: What is the difference between Level 3 and Level 6?
Both levels cover the same ten modules and are accredited by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group. Level 3 involves approximately 25–30 hours of study and Level 6 involves approximately 100 hours of study at greater depth.
Q: How long will it take me to complete the course?
The course is completely self-paced, so it’s entirely up to you. There are no deadlines and no pressure to rush. You have on-going access to the content, and your community and live call access continues until you pass your assessment – so you can take the time you need.
Q: What if I complete the course and decide sleep consultancy isn’t for me?
You’ll still walk away with a certificate from an accredited course and a thorough understanding of infant sleep which is valuable whatever path you take next. But in our experience, most people come away more passionate about the subject than when they started.
Q: What support will I have while I’m studying?
From the moment you enrol, you’ll have access to the student community with unlimited weekday messaging, where you can ask questions and get support from the Academy team and fellow students. You’ll also have access to a live group call each month. Both continue until you complete your pass your assessment.
Q: What is AIM accreditation and is it recognised?
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is a leading awarding and assessment organisation. The learning outcomes and assessment criteria in our qualifications have been benchmarked at Level 3 and Level 6 using the national qualification framework’s level descriptors.
Q: What are the payment options?
Level 3 is £499 and Level 6 is £1,197. Both are available with a pay-in-3 option so you can get started from as little as £166 today, spread the cost over three months, and have full access to everything from day one. All payments need to be completed before you can sit your assessment.
Q: I already work with families in another role - is this still relevant?
Absolutely. Many of the Academy’s students are midwives, health visitors, nannies, doulas, reflux specialists, lactation consultants, and postnatal doulas who want to add infant sleep certification to their existing skillset. Sleep questions come up constantly when working with families – and the courses gives you the knowledge to answer them with confidence.
Q: What happens after I complete the course?
Once you pass your assessment, you’ll be awarded your AIM record of achievement certificate at either Level 3 or Level 6. Many students go on to set up their own infant sleep consultancy businesses, while others use it to enhance their existing careers.