Become a Doula

Are you passionate about supporting families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? 
This is your moment.

3 days
programs designed to fast-track your new career
27 days
online
Dallas
Located at the TWU Dallas Campus

Delighted to Doula offers a one-month, all-inclusive hybrid program that prepares you to become a certified expert in maternal and family wellness, earning credentials that open doors in hospitals, clinics, nonprofits, and private practice.

Scholarship Opportunity

Apply to begin training as a certified doula in our next cohort, featuring a scholarship component to assist with the cost of tuition and certifications. These scholarships are funded by a grant from the Episcopal Health Foundation with additional support from the Boone Family Foundation and the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.

Next Cohort Begins
Feb. 23, 2026

Applications are now open!

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Certifications

Our online and in-person training leads to five respected CAPPA certifications. CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association) is an international certification organization for Doulas, Childbirth Educators, and Lactation Educators

  • Labor Doula
  • Postpartum Doula
  • Lactation Educator
  • Childbirth Educator
  • Infant & Family Educator

PLUS:

  • Community Doula Training
  • Business Launch Coaching

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Participation in this program may involve a separate agreement between you (the student) and the partnering organization. TWU supports and administers the program but is not a contracting party to any separate agreement you may enter into with the partner.

TWU’s role is to administer the program, provide oversight, and ensure compliance with university policies; TWU is not responsible for the partner’s obligations under its agreement with you. TWU does not guarantee performance by the partner and assumes no liability for the partner-student relationship.

This webpage is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract or offer. Students are encouraged to review any agreement thoroughly and seek independent advice if needed before signing.