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Elevate NCS
A broader core curriculum for professionals seeking greater depth in newborn care.
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Foundational NCS
Build on your professional infant-care experience with newborn care and business knowledge.
73 lessons, 12.5 hours of video, self-paced
Entry: Age 18+ and prior professional experience working with infants.
$997 USD
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Advanced Newborn Care
Further study for experienced professionals, with course-specific entry requirements.
29 lessons, 13.5 hours of video
Entry: Prior approved NCS or postpartum doula training, or 3 years of equivalent, documentable experience at the instructor's discretion.
$897 USD
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Sleep Solutions: Birth to 6 Months
Explore infant sleep science and the process of developing a client sleep plan.
16 lessons, 6.5 hours of video, 6 case studies and a sample sleep plan
$597 USD
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The First Six Weeks
Explore newborn development, behavior and appearance during the first weeks.
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Food Allergies in Depth
Focused learning about food allergies and related presentations.
Online course
Respectful Care
Explore relationship-based caregiving approaches for newborns, infants and toddlers.
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Green is the New Black
Explore environmentally conscious approaches to working with families.
Online course
It's All in the Milk
Understand lactation support and the boundaries of the caregiver role.
Online course
The Magical Octopus
Explore the practical realities of caring for twins and higher-order multiples.
Online course
Skin Rashes in Newborns
Learn about common newborn skin appearances and concerns.
Online course
All Tied Up
An educational overview of tongue, lip and cheek ties.
Mini-course
Brachycephaly and Plagiocephaly
A focused introduction to two infant head-shape conditions.
Price confirmed at checkout
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Communication That Creates Safety, Trust, and Retention
Build clearer, more thoughtful communication with families.
11 lessons, 1.5 hours
$59 USD
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Jet-Set Nanny
Explore the preparation and practicalities of working as a travel nanny.
Toolkit
NCS Business Jumpstart Kit
Templates, guides and business resources for a professional NCS practice.
Online course
Social Media, List Building and Web Development
Explore websites, email lists and a professional online presence.
Recorded class
Standing Up and Standing Out
A recorded class on professional resilience and standing out.
Application program
The NCS Advantage Program
Application-led mentorship for exploring the move into NCS work.
Application program
Elite NCS and Master NCS
Application-led professional development with separate Elite and Master stages.
February to November 2027: monthly group calls, one-to-one consulting and a retreat
$9,000 USD
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Continuing Education Collective
Ongoing mini-trainings for newborn care professionals.
Two new mini-trainings each month
Entry: Current and past Foundational and Elevate students may request complimentary enrollment.
$10 per month USD
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Elevate + Advanced
Two separate programs in one bundle.
Entry: Each course in the bundle keeps its own entry requirements.
$1,997 USD
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Foundational + Advanced
Core training and the separate Advanced program in one bundle.
Entry: Each course in the bundle keeps its own entry requirements.
$1,497 USD
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Foundational + The First Six Weeks
Core training paired with a focus on the earliest weeks.
Entry: Each course in the bundle keeps its own entry requirements.
$1,097 USD
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The First Six Weeks + Food Allergies
Two specialty courses in one bundle.
Entry: Each course in the bundle keeps its own entry requirements.
$494 USD
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So You Want to Be an NCS?
A free introduction to the Newborn Care Specialist profession.
Free course
Why Routines Matter
A free introduction to routines and explaining them to families.
Free recording
Personal and Professional Boundaries
A free recording from National Nanny Training Day 2020.
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