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Professional Newborn Care Training
Learn essential and advanced newborn care skills used by working professionals.
Hands-On Learning + Instructor Review
Practice with mailed hands-on materials, receive professional NCS handbook, and expert feedback.
Trusted Certification
Graduate with a recognized credential families and agencies respect.
What You’ll Learn in the Newborn Care Specialist Master Program
A comprehensive, real-world training designed to prepare you for the full scope of newborn care
Essential & Advanced Newborn Care
Professional calming and regulation techniques, swaddling, breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support, routines, infant cues, and hands-on newborn care skills used by professional specialists.
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Infant Safety, CPR & Emergency Preparedness
Infant CPR, choking response, safe sleep practices, and emergency awareness families expect from a trained newborn care professional.
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Newborn Sleep Guidance & Advanced Care Scenarios
Newborn sleep foundations, day-night rhythms, night care strategies, and confidently caring for twins, multiples, and late preterm infants.
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Family Support & Postpartum Awareness
Understanding family needs for recovery, relief and reassurance, supporting families through various newborn care transitions.
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Professional Practice & Career Readiness
Clear communication with families, setting expectations, and positioning yourself as a trusted, professional newborn care specialist.
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More Than Videos —
Real Hands-On Training
This program goes beyond video-based learning. You’ll complete engaging, hands-on activities using real training materials — including a practice baby and NCS student handbook shipped directly to your home. Your activities are reviewed by our expert instructors to ensure real skill development and career readiness.
What This Certification Allows You to Do
Work professionally with newborns in private homes
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Qualify for higher-paying newborn care roles —day, night, or 24-hour shifts.
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Certified specialists often earn $40–60+ per hour, depending on location + schedule
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Stand out to families and agencies seeking serious and trained professionals
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Build a flexible, meaningful career you love supporting new families
Trusted By
Newborn Care Professionals Nationwide
“The training was professional, thorough, and well organized. I finished the program feeling confident, certified, and ready to apply my skills for newborn care jobs.”
Maria | Student from New York
“I thoroughly enjoyed my training - newborn sleep and feeding was so helpful in real situations with families. I use what I learned every day, and it’s made me more confident.”
Deborah | Student from Georgia
“The hands-on material and activities made a real difference. I truly felt like I was being trained for real newborn care work, not just taking an online class.”
Jessica | Student from California
Program Tuition & Payment Options
Your Tuition Includes:
Newborn Care Specialist Training & Certification
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Baby Sleep Training & Multiples Preemie Care
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Infant CPR & Emergency Response Certification
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NCS Student Handbook & Practice materials shipped to your home
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Expert Instructor review and guidance
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Career resources to help you get started
How the Online Program Works
1. Enroll and receive your student materials kit.
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​2. Complete the training at your own pace over approximately 20 hours.
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​3. Submit required activities for instructor review and receive your certification package.
Common Questions
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Tuition is $1,697 when paid in full, or you can choose 3 monthly payments of $597. Klarna and Afterpay are also available for eligible students, giving you additional ways to spread out the cost.
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​How long do I have to complete the course?
The training takes approximately 20 hours to complete, and you’ll have up to 4 weeks to finish at your own pace. There are no scheduled class times, so you can train when it works best for you.
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​Is ICT Academy’s Newborn Care Specialist Certification recognized?
Yes. ICT Academy is an INCA-approved training organization with nearly 20 years of experience and 5,000+ students trained. Our NCS certification is recognized by families and agencies nationwide.
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What if I don’t pass?
Don’t worry—you’ll have the opportunity to review the material and instructor feedback and retake assessments as needed. Our goal is to help you understand the skills and successfully complete your training.
Do I need prior experience?
No. Prior newborn care experience is not required. Adults 18+ can enroll, making the program suitable for both experienced caregivers and those preparing to enter the newborn care field.
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Do you help with jobs?
We are not a placement agency, but your training includes career guidance and resources to help you pursue newborn care opportunities. Graduates can also join our Newborn Care Club for continued career support, job announcements, and a listing in our Newborn Care Directory.
