The Certified Professional Doula Credential
Scope of Certification
All certified persons are granted the CPD credential upon completion of all certification requirements and as represented by the scope of practice.
All certified persons may use Certified Professional Doula (CPD) as a personal credential on all marketing materials, stationary, website, business cards, bios, social media, logos, or other promotional materials.
ANAB Accreditation
The NDCB is seeking accreditation under the ISO/IEC 17024 Standard from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and will be the first in the United States to achieve this accreditation for the doula industry. The preliminary application of the Certified Professional Doula (CPD) certification has been accepted by ANAB.
Want to become a professional doula?
Receive your Professional Doula Certification through the National Doula Certification Board to start making a difference in the lives of families going through the life-changing experience of having a baby.