2023 Cohorts - Public Offerings
45 Hours Certified Blactation Educator/Accomplice Training
The B.L.A.C.K Course is facilitating our 45 Hour Lactation Course for aspiring Black lactation professionals and Non-Black Allies supporting Black Communities. The training will be taught virtually.
Certification: Certified Blactation Educator or Accomplice
Register today to obtain 45 lactation specific educational hours that qualify towards the IBLCE required 95 hours.
5-Day Course
We will meet virtually over 5 days for each cohort. Each cohort will provide you with 45 lactation specific hours. Class will not be held on Saturday and Sunday.
Course Date(s)
Course Meeting Times
- 8 AM - 5 PM PST
- 9 AM - 6 PM MST
- 10 AM - 7 PM CST
- 11 AM - 8 PM EST
Course Fee
- $750+processing fees
- Payment plans are available for as low as $199 per month. Email info@theblackcourse.com for details.
- At this time, scholarships are not available.
Course Content:
The B.L.A.C.K. Course 45 Hours Lactation Course provides the student with a basic knowledge in:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Communication/Counseling
- And More!
Course Outline are provided to registered students at the beginning of each cohort.
Please Note:
- The B.L.A.C.K. Course is not affiliated with other certification programs and we do not provide their certifications.
- While our educational hours may qualify towards certification of other programs, we cannot confirm which programs will accept our hours. Please contact the perspective program directly to inquire if you can use our educational hours.
- Our hours do qualify towards IBCLE requirements.
- All sales are non-refundable.
- Students must attend all sessions and complete all course assignments by the designated due dates to receive 45 lactation education hours.
- Class will NOT be held on Saturday and Sunday.
- We suggest birth workers schedule back up support for births as you will be held to all course requirements including attendance policies and assignment deliverables.
- Registered students will receive an email once registration closes that includes course requirements including information about homework, evaluations, final quiz, and participation.
- Course Topics: Breastfeeding via the diaspora view, the effects of generational oppression and racism on breastfeeding, Anatomy, Counseling, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, and more
- Payment arrangements are available - email us at info@TheBLACKCourse.com. Please note - final payment needs to be made by the close of registration you are paying for.
- Payment plans cannot be forfeited for a scholarship opportunity
24 Hours Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training
The B.L.A.C.K Course will be facilitating our 24 Hours Peer Counselor Support Training for aspiring Black lactation professionals and Non-Black Allies supporting Black Communities. The training will be taught virtually. Register today to learn how to support families in your community.
Certification: Certified Blactavist Peer Counselor
3-Day Course
We will meet virtually over 3 days. The class will provide students with entry level lactation specific education that focuses on latch and position, counseling, facilitating support groups, and more. This class is targeted to those who want to enter the lactation support field in a peer capacity, want to add to their current PC certification/training, are currently or have breastfed/lactated and want to support families in their community, and those who want to expand their current knowledge about supporting families.
Cohort Dates
Course Meeting Times
- 8 AM - 5 PM PST
- 9 AM - 6 PM MST
- 10 AM - 7 PM CST
- 11 AM - 8 PM EST
Course Fee
- $250+processing fees per course student
- Payment plans are available. For more information email us at info@TheBLACKCourse.com
Course Content:
The B.L.A.C.K. Course 24 Hours Blactavist Peer Counselor Support Training provides the student with a basic knowledge in:
- Communication/Counseling
- Support Group Facilitation
- Basic Milk Production
- Basics of Position & Latch
- The Importance of The Peer Counselor
- And More!
Course Outline are provided to registered students at the beginning of each class.
Please Note:
- Our hours qualify towards IBCLE requirements.
- We are not offering scholarships. We will announce when these opportunities become available again.
- The B.L.A.C.K. Course is not affiliated with other certification programs and we do not provide their certifications.
- While our educational hours may qualify towards certification of other programs, we cannot confirm which programs will accept our hours. Please contact the perspective program directly to inquire if you can use our educational hours.
- All sales are non-refundable.
- Students must attend all sessions and complete all course assignments by the designated due dates to receive 20 lactation education hours and certificate.
- We suggest birth workers schedule back up support for births as you will be held to all course requirements including attendance policies and assignment deliverables.
- Registered students will receive an email once registration closes that includes course requirements including information about homework, evaluations, final quiz, and participation
- Payment arrangements are available - email us at info@TheBLACKCourse.com. Please note - final payment needs to be made by the close of registration.