Become a Certified Sleep Consultant & Build a Business You're Proud Of.
Comprehensive sleep consultant certification combining evidence-based education, 5 real client practicum cases with unlimited mentor plan reviews, business training, and lifetime access designed to help you confidently support families.
"I earned my full investment back in one month and went on to build a six-figure sleep consulting business!"
Approved & Recognized International Seals
Most Sleep Certification Programs Teach Material, Then Leave Students Alone.
That's where most students get stuck. They finish coursework, receive a certificate, and still don't feel ready to support families or charge for services. We built TCCA differently.
Multidisciplinary Faculty
Learn from experts across sleep science, pediatrics, lactation, nursing, child development, and behavior.
Ongoing Mentor Plan Review
Every sleep plan you draft for your 5 volunteer cases is reviewed by our mentor team before it ever reaches a family.
Continuing Education Culture
Access regular expert workshops and continuing education calls so you stay current, confident, and connected throughout your career.
Learn the Science. Practice the Work. Build the Business.
Here is how TCCA students move from evidence-based education to real client application before graduation.
Applied Sleep Science Framework
Master biological sleep architecture, wake windows, circadian rhythms, feeding & nutrition interactions, and gentle sleep shaping for ages 0–5.
Theory to Real-World Bridge
Submit 18 graded coursework assignments and work through real-life scenarios with detailed mentor feedback before working with families independently.
Client Confidence Accelerator
Work with 5 pro bono families before graduation and apply the full consulting process with mentor review on every plan.
Build the Business
Learn how to market your services, attract clients, and begin building a business that fits your life with our 90-Day Business Accelerator.
Meet the Mentorship Team Behind Your Certification
When you join The Cradle Coach Academy, you are supported by experienced mentors across pediatric sleep, biology, psychology, and business building.
Marli Klaus
Triple-certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant with a degree in Biology and minor in Psychology. Leads weekly office hours and business mentorship calls.
Rachel Fiorello
11+ years supporting families with 5,000+ clients served. Leads bi-weekly Q&A sessions and mentors students through infant practicum cases.
Lindsey Heybroek
TCCA graduate who supports students through assignment review, community encouragement, and actionable feedback as they progress.
Business Building Is Built Into The Program From Day One
Most programs stop at the certificate. We help students build their business while they're still inside the training.
Build While You Learn
- Clarify your niche & ideal client
- Position your service packages
- Set up your business foundation
Get Paid Faster After Graduation
- Transition into 90-Day Business Accelerator
- Begin supporting paying clients
- Build pediatrician referral relationships
Keep Growing Without Burnout
- Access ongoing Momentum business support
- Refine messaging & marketing
- Build a business supporting your life
12-Week Core Curriculum. Lifetime Support & Community.
Complete your core modules in 12 structured weeks—then lean on our community, expert workshops, and mentor access for the rest of your career.
Certification & Practicum Accelerator
- Biological sleep architecture, circadian science, wake windows & nap transitions
- 18 graded coursework assignments with detailed written mentor feedback
- 5 real pro bono client placements with 1:1 sleep plan review before client delivery
- Weekly live office hours with Marli & bi-weekly practicum Q&As with Rachel
Long-Term Mentorship & Community
- Lifetime access to all curriculum updates and new course modules
- Ongoing community access with <24-hour response times on case questions
- Monthly business Q&A sessions and guest workshops with pediatricians & lactation specialists
- The 90-Day Business Accelerator & pediatrician referral scripts
What Our Sleep Graduates Build Next
This program is built to help students leave with more than a certificate. These are the kinds of results real graduates build after training.
Earned Back Investment in 1 Month
Built a waitlist fast, doubled her PTA salary in her first full year, and left her PTA job shortly after certification.
Paid Back Tuition in 6 Weeks
Paid back her full investment in 6 weeks while working full-time in corporate, then transitioned into full-time consulting.
Built a Six-Figure Business
Earned back her investment in one month and went on to build a six-figure business with expanded sleep & parent offers.
Made $6,600 in First 109 Days
Came in certified elsewhere but stuck. Went through TCCA client practicum & launch support and paid off both certifications in 109 days.
100+ Families in Year One
Earned back investment in one month and built a thriving practice while working full-time and raising three kids.
74 Clients in First 5 Months
Earned back investment in month two and grew so fast she hired a second sleep consultant just four months after graduating.
Support You Won't Find Anywhere Else
In fact, mentorship is woven into every stage of the student experience. By the time you graduate, you'll have completed 18 assignments, supported 5 real families, and received extensive mentor feedback on every plan.
Certification & Education
- Comprehensive Sleep Consultant Certification
- Evidence-Based 12-Week Curriculum
- 18 Graded Assignments with Written Feedback
- 5 Guaranteed Real Client Practicum Cases
- Lifetime Access to Curriculum Updates
- In-Depth Business & Marketing Training
Mentorship & Support
- Weekly Live Office Hours & Bi-Weekly Q&As
- Monthly Business & Marketing Q&A Calls
- Community Support with <24-Hour Responses
- Dedicated Practicum Mentors
- Lifetime Graduate Community Access
- Unlimited Sleep Plan Review During Practicum
Tuition & Flexible Financing
Choose the payment option that fits your financial goals and start your 12-week certification today.
One-time payment. Full 12-week core curriculum + 5 real client practicum cases + lifetime access.
- Immediate enrollment — start today
- 1:1 sleep plan mentor reviews
- 90-Day Business Accelerator
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this just a certification program?
No. You'll earn your certification, but you also receive 18 graded assignments, real client practicum experience with 5 families, business training, and lifetime access to community & mentorship.
Do I need a medical background?
No. Sleep consulting is not a medical profession. You don't need to be a nurse or physician—our program teaches evidence-based science, scope of practice, and client coaching from the ground up.
Do I really work with 5 real families?
Yes! Every student completes 5 volunteer client cases. Every sleep plan is reviewed by our mentors before you share it with a family, ensuring 100% confidence.
What happens after I graduate?
Graduation is just the beginning. You retain lifetime access to all curriculum updates, ongoing continuing education, community support, and our 90-Day Business Launch Sprint.
Have Questions Before Enrolling?
Most people don't wake up one day and decide to become a sleep consultant. They arrive here because they've experienced firsthand what better sleep can do for a family and can't stop thinking about helping others experience the same thing.
Have Questions About Enrollment?
Submit your question below and our lead mentor team will reach out directly—usually within a few hours on business days.