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Trainer Candidate Program

 

Congratulations on being selected as a 2025 Train the Trainer Workshop Participant. Please complete your program registration fee payment below. 

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Trainer Candidate Resources:

To learn more about the benefits and requirements of being a DONA Trainer, review the following documents:

Trainer Code of Conduct

DONA Approved Trainer Policies

Trainer Re-Approval Requirements

 

Steps to Become a DONA International Approved Doula Trainer

  1. Meet the Qualifications for the Trainer Candidate Program
  2. Be a DONA Member in good standing
  3. Submit Application ($50)
  4. Successfully complete candidate interview
  5. Successfully complete Train the Trainer Seminar ($1500)
  6.  Approval of candidate’s doula training curriculum within six months of completion of Train the Trainer Seminar
  7. Uphold and abide DONA International’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Code of Conduct for Trainers

How much does it cost to be a DONA Trainer?

  1. Annual membership fee: Your choice: $100 – 1 year/$190 – 2 years/$280 – 3 year membership
  2. Trainer Reapproval Fee: $500*, (reapproval occurs every 3 years)
  3. Recertification Fee: $75* (you must recertify every 3 years)
  4. $75* to list your training at DONA.org
  5. $15* per student per training

*These fee rates go into effect September 2023