
Trainer Candidate Program
Congratulations on being selected as a 2025 Train the Trainer Workshop Participant. Please complete your program registration fee payment below.
Train the Trainer Registration Fee
Trainer Candidate Resources:
To learn more about the benefits and requirements of being a DONA Trainer, review the following documents:
DONA Approved Trainer Policies
Trainer Re-Approval Requirements

Steps to Become a DONA International Approved Doula Trainer
- Meet the Qualifications for the Trainer Candidate Program
- Be a DONA Member in good standing
- Submit Application ($50)
- Successfully complete candidate interview
- Successfully complete Train the Trainer Seminar ($1500)
- Approval of candidate’s doula training curriculum within six months of completion of Train the Trainer Seminar
- 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?
- Annual membership fee: Your choice: $100 – 1 year/$190 – 2 years/$280 – 3 year membership
- Trainer Reapproval Fee: $500*, (reapproval occurs every 3 years)
- Recertification Fee: $75* (you must recertify every 3 years)
- $75* to list your training at DONA.org
- $15* per student per training
*These fee rates go into effect September 2023
