Lactation Education Courses | CERPs & IBCLC Training

​Many of our training programs are available virtually. Organizations can apply to host an in-person training at their facilities.

The 95+ Hours IBCLC Prep Course
Earn the Certified Lactation Professional (CLP) Distinction

Our lactation-specific course covers all aspects of the IBLCE Blueprint and prepares candidates to sit for the Board Exam. Our 5 Hour Communication Course and WHO Code Course is included in the IBCLC Prep Course. The course provides the 95+ hours of lactation specific education needed, as well as an opportunity for clinical hours needed to sit the board exam.

​The Foundations of Lactation Education (FLE) Course
Includes Communication and  WHO Code 

Students complete 8 hours of high-quality webinars with accompanying application worksheets, prior to attending 16 live, interactive hours of breastfeeding education. Perfect for individuals who want to teach breastfeeding classes, improve counseling and communication skills or earn a stepping stone credential for the IBCLC Credential. 
I have taken several classes with Christy Jo. I love the support system she has created for her students! I have no doubt that moving forward I have a community of people cheering me on through my journey! This hybrid class has in person classwork and work-at-your-pace material. She is there when I had questions. She gives plenty of time to get the work done and I didn't feel overwhelmed at all or that I couldn't do it! I am happy I took her class compared to others, this was the right choice for me!
--Jeanette Kovach, BSN, RN, Author

On Demand. Self-paced. Immediate Certificate. CERPs where applicable.

5 Hour Communication Course
Motivational Interviewing 
Communication is a imperative skill for lactation professionals. This course is a pre-recorded, self-paced training on Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Participant Centered Education. It is a perfect course for IBCLC candidates to complete for certification requirements. ​Approved by IBLCE for 5 L-CERPS. 2-week access. On SALE Now for $67.

How to Become an IBCLC through Lactation University
Demystify the credential in this FREE, recorded 1.5 hour webinar. We cover all the pathways, educational requirements and clinical requirements. Reach out following the webinar to speak with current IBCLCs and get your questions answered (does not qualify for CEUs).

Understanding and Implementing the WHO Code 

This course examines the WHO Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes 4o years after its inception. Approved for 3 CEUs from IBLCE. 

Special Staff Training, In-Services and Speaker Events

Christy Jo Hendricks, IBCLC, RLC, CLE, CCCE and Doula has provided staff training and specialty in-services across the United States. Contact her for any staff development. She specializes in interpersonal relationships, team building, Motivational Interviewing, customer service and upskilling staff. You can learn more about her credentials and experiences via her complete Curriculum Vitae.
Christy is amazing. This has been my best training yet.

Recertification Intensive

Coming Soon
​Already an IBCLC, but needed to recertify? Want to review all things lactation? This 10 hour course highlights the IBLCE Blueprint, reviews testing strategies and provides a study guide for students. 

Childbirth Educator Training for the Lactation Professional

Coming Soon
​Prenatal education leads to better outcomes by equipping expectant parents with knowledge and skills to navigate labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, leading to a more positive experience for the family. Become a Childbirth Educator and provide high-quality classes that help parents reduce anxiety, increase confidence, and empower mothers to make informed decisions about their birth plan and postpartum care.