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We’re Now Sierra Doula Academy (Formerly Sierra Childbirth Institute)

sierraci May 14, 2025

Big news! We’ve changed our name from Sierra Childbirth Institute to Sierra Doula Academy — and I want to share a little bit about why.

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Sierra Doula Academy (SDA) – Terms & Conditions

Communication & Confirmation

Enrollment Confirmation: A confirmation email will be sent once your enrollment and payment are successfully completed. If you don’t see it, please check your spam folder and reach out to SDA—we’re happy to help.

Attendance Policy

Full Attendance and Participation Required: I must attend all scheduled instructional sessions and actively participate throughout the workshop to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs. Attendance and participation must be verifiable.

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. No refunds will be issued for missed sessions.

Dropped for Absence: If I miss part or all of an in-person class or workshop series, I will be dropped from the course and must attend a new course in full.
- I may re-attend via an online course at no additional charge.
- If I wish to return to an in-person course, I must pay the full tuition again.

Payment Policy

Deposit Enrollments: If I enroll with a deposit, full payment is due within 10 days of the workshop start date.

Payment Deadline: I will receive an invoice via email. If full payment is not received by the due date, my spot may be forfeited. I can re-enroll in a future workshop after completing payment, subject to a $50 reactivation fee.

Transfers and Fees

Free First Transfer: My first transfer is free if requested within 2 weeks of my original class/workshop start date.

Additional Transfers or Late Requests: Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Transfer Credit Validity: All transfer credits are valid for 1 year from the date of the original request.

Tuition Differences:
- Transfers to a workshop with higher tuition require payment of the difference before confirmation.
- Transfers to a workshop with lower tuition will not receive a partial refund.
- Continuing education class transfers are determined case-by-case.

No Refund After Transfer: Once a transfer is confirmed, no refunds will be issued if I later cancel.

Transfers to Others: Enrollment is non-transferable to another person without written approval from SDA.

Workshop Changes by SDA

Cancellations or Postponements: In the rare event that SDA must cancel or postpone a class, I will be notified and offered alternative dates. SDA is not responsible for any student-incurred expenses (e.g., travel, accommodations) related to cancellations or rescheduling.

In-Person to Online Shift: If I enroll in an in-person workshop, SDA will make every effort to deliver it in person. In rare cases, such as trainer illness, SDA may shift the course to an online format. No refunds will be given, but I may choose to transfer to a future in-person training at no extra cost.

Refunds and Cancellations

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. Tuition is non-refundable once the workshop begins, regardless of attendance or eligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance or CEUs.

One-Time Transfer Option: If I cancel my enrollment within 2 weeks of the workshop start date, I may transfer my enrollment once to another SDA workshop within 12 months at no extra cost. Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Rescheduled Workshops: If SDA must reschedule a workshop, no refunds will be given, but I will be offered alternative dates.

SDA Cancellations: If SDA cancels a workshop entirely, a full refund will be issued.

English Language Proficiency

All Sierra Doula Academy trainings are conducted in English. Students should possess sufficient English proficiency to understand course instruction, participate in discussions and activities, communicate with instructors and classmates, and complete certification-related requirements. Because our workshops are live, fast-paced, and highly interactive, students should be able to comfortably follow spoken English in real time and participate in class discussions without ongoing translation or interpretation support.
If English is not your first language and you have questions about whether this training is a good fit for your needs, please contact us prior to registration.

Participation Requirements

Our trainings are highly interactive and require active participation. Students are expected to attend all sessions live, remain present and engaged throughout the training, keep their cameras on during online workshops (unless otherwise instructed), and actively participate in discussions, activities, and breakout sessions.

Participation During Live Online Workshops

To ensure attendance and participation can be verified, students are expected to remain present for all instructional sessions, join from a quiet, private location that supports learning, and minimize distractions whenever possible. Students are responsible for arranging childcare and other personal responsibilities in advance. Extended absences or circumstances that prevent attendance and participation from being verified may result in ineligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs.

These participation requirements apply equally to all students and are necessary to maintain the integrity of Sierra Doula Academy's educational programs and continuing education offerings.

Photography and Testimonials

I grant SDA permission to:
- Take photos during the workshop, which may include me, for use in online or print promotional materials.
- Use anonymous quotes from my evaluations for marketing purposes.

Workshop Conduct & Copyright

Recording: I may not record any portion of the workshop (audio or video).

Photos: I may take photos only with permission from the trainer and other participants.

Workshop Materials: I may not reproduce, publish, or distribute workshop manuals or certification packet materials, except as needed for certification (e.g., client evaluation forms). Copyright must remain on all materials.

Certification Requirements

Full attendance at this course will fulfill two steps in the process of becoming a DONA Certified Doula-- the childbirth education component and the doula training. Further steps are required after the workshop.

Certificate Replacement Requests

A $50 fee applies for reprinting and mailing a physical certificate of attendance. A $15 fee applies for a digital copy.

"*" indicates required fields

Registration Details

Name*

Email*

Phone*

Name you want on your Certificate of Attendance:

Payment Details

Choose your payment preference*

Full Investment (one-time)

Coupon

Total

By registering for this training, you understand and agree to the following.*

I agree to the Terms & Condition.

Sierra Doula Academy (SDA) – Terms & Conditions

Communication & Confirmation

Enrollment Confirmation: A confirmation email will be sent once your enrollment and payment are successfully completed. If you don’t see it, please check your spam folder and reach out to SDA—we’re happy to help.

Attendance Policy

Full Attendance and Participation Required: I must attend all scheduled instructional sessions and actively participate throughout the workshop to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs. Attendance and participation must be verifiable.

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. No refunds will be issued for missed sessions.

Dropped for Absence: If I miss part or all of an in-person class or workshop series, I will be dropped from the course and must attend a new course in full.
- I may re-attend via an online course at no additional charge.
- If I wish to return to an in-person course, I must pay the full tuition again.

Payment Policy

Deposit Enrollments: If I enroll with a deposit, full payment is due within 10 days of the workshop start date.

Payment Deadline: I will receive an invoice via email. If full payment is not received by the due date, my spot may be forfeited. I can re-enroll in a future workshop after completing payment, subject to a $50 reactivation fee.

Early Bird Rates: If I register using the Early Bird discounted rate after the discount period has ended, SDA reserves the right to invoice the difference between the Early Bird rate and full tuition. This balance must be paid in full prior to attending the event.

Transfers and Fees

Free First Transfer: My first transfer is free if requested within 2 weeks of my original class/workshop start date.

Additional Transfers or Late Requests: Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Transfer Credit Validity: All transfer credits are valid for 1 year from the date of the original request.

Tuition Differences:
- Transfers to a workshop with higher tuition require payment of the difference before confirmation.
- Transfers to a workshop with lower tuition will not receive a partial refund.
- Continuing education class transfers are determined case-by-case.

No Refund After Transfer: Once a transfer is confirmed, no refunds will be issued if I later cancel.

Transfers to Others: Enrollment is non-transferable to another person without written approval from SDA.

Workshop Changes by SDA

Cancellations or Postponements: In the rare event that SDA must cancel or postpone a class, I will be notified and offered alternative dates. SDA is not responsible for any student-incurred expenses (e.g., travel, accommodations) related to cancellations or rescheduling.

In-Person to Online Shift: If I enroll in an in-person workshop, SDA will make every effort to deliver it in person. In rare cases, such as trainer illness, SDA may shift the course to an online format. No refunds will be given, but I may choose to transfer to a future in-person training at no extra cost.

Refunds and Cancellations

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. Tuition is non-refundable once the workshop begins, regardless of attendance or eligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance or CEUs.

One-Time Transfer Option: If I cancel my enrollment within 2 weeks of the workshop start date, I may transfer my enrollment once to another SDA workshop within 12 months at no extra cost. Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Rescheduled Workshops: If SDA must reschedule a workshop, no refunds will be given, but I will be offered alternative dates.

SDA Cancellations: If SDA cancels a workshop entirely, a full refund will be issued.

English Language Proficiency

All Sierra Doula Academy trainings are conducted in English. Students should possess sufficient English proficiency to understand course instruction, participate in discussions and activities, communicate with instructors and classmates, and complete certification-related requirements. Because our workshops are live, fast-paced, and highly interactive, students should be able to comfortably follow spoken English in real time and participate in class discussions without ongoing translation or interpretation support.
If English is not your first language and you have questions about whether this training is a good fit for your needs, please contact us prior to registration.

Participation Requirements

Our trainings are highly interactive and require active participation. Students are expected to attend all sessions live, remain present and engaged throughout the training, keep their cameras on during online workshops (unless otherwise instructed), and actively participate in discussions, activities, and breakout sessions.

Participation During Live Online Workshops

To ensure attendance and participation can be verified, students are expected to remain present for all instructional sessions, join from a quiet, private location that supports learning, and minimize distractions whenever possible. Students are responsible for arranging childcare and other personal responsibilities in advance. Extended absences or circumstances that prevent attendance and participation from being verified may result in ineligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs.

These participation requirements apply equally to all students and are necessary to maintain the integrity of Sierra Doula Academy's educational programs and continuing education offerings.

Photography and Testimonials

I grant SDA permission to:
- Take photos during the workshop, which may include me, for use in online or print promotional materials.
- Use anonymous quotes from my evaluations for marketing purposes.

Workshop Conduct & Copyright

Recording: I may not record any portion of the workshop (audio or video).

Photos: I may take photos only with permission from the trainer and other participants.

Workshop Materials: I may not reproduce, publish, or distribute workshop manuals or certification packet materials, except as needed for certification (e.g., client evaluation forms). Copyright must remain on all materials.

Certification Requirements

Full attendance at this course will fulfill two steps in the process of becoming a DONA Certified Doula-- the childbirth education component and the doula training. Further steps are required after the workshop.

Certificate Replacement Requests

A $50 fee applies for reprinting and mailing a physical certificate of attendance. A $15 fee applies for a digital copy.

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Mentoring Registration Details

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Price:

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By registering for this training, you understand and agree to the following.*

I agree to the Terms & Condition.

Sierra Doula Academy (SDA) – Terms & Conditions

Communication & Confirmation

Enrollment Confirmation: A confirmation email will be sent once your enrollment and payment are successfully completed. If you don’t see it, please check your spam folder and reach out to SDA—we’re happy to help.

Attendance Policy

Full Attendance and Participation Required: I must attend all scheduled instructional sessions and actively participate throughout the workshop to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs. Attendance and participation must be verifiable.

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. No refunds will be issued for missed sessions.

Dropped for Absence: If I miss part or all of an in-person class or workshop series, I will be dropped from the course and must attend a new course in full.
- I may re-attend via an online course at no additional charge.
- If I wish to return to an in-person course, I must pay the full tuition again.

Payment Policy

Deposit Enrollments: If I enroll with a deposit, full payment is due within 10 days of the workshop start date.

Payment Deadline: I will receive an invoice via email. If full payment is not received by the due date, my spot may be forfeited. I can re-enroll in a future workshop after completing payment, subject to a $50 reactivation fee.

Early Bird Rates: If I register using the Early Bird discounted rate after the discount period has ended, SDA reserves the right to invoice the difference between the Early Bird rate and full tuition. This balance must be paid in full prior to attending the event.

Transfers and Fees

Free First Transfer: My first transfer is free if requested within 2 weeks of my original class/workshop start date.

Additional Transfers or Late Requests: Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Transfer Credit Validity: All transfer credits are valid for 1 year from the date of the original request.

Tuition Differences:
- Transfers to a workshop with higher tuition require payment of the difference before confirmation.
- Transfers to a workshop with lower tuition will not receive a partial refund.
- Continuing education class transfers are determined case-by-case.

No Refund After Transfer: Once a transfer is confirmed, no refunds will be issued if I later cancel.

Transfers to Others: Enrollment is non-transferable to another person without written approval from SDA.

Workshop Changes by SDA

Cancellations or Postponements: In the rare event that SDA must cancel or postpone a class, I will be notified and offered alternative dates. SDA is not responsible for any student-incurred expenses (e.g., travel, accommodations) related to cancellations or rescheduling.

In-Person to Online Shift: If I enroll in an in-person workshop, SDA will make every effort to deliver it in person. In rare cases, such as trainer illness, SDA may shift the course to an online format. No refunds will be given, but I may choose to transfer to a future in-person training at no extra cost.

Refunds and Cancellations

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. Tuition is non-refundable once the workshop begins, regardless of attendance or eligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance or CEUs.

One-Time Transfer Option: If I cancel my enrollment within 2 weeks of the workshop start date, I may transfer my enrollment once to another SDA workshop within 12 months at no extra cost. Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Rescheduled Workshops: If SDA must reschedule a workshop, no refunds will be given, but I will be offered alternative dates.

SDA Cancellations: If SDA cancels a workshop entirely, a full refund will be issued.

English Language Proficiency

All Sierra Doula Academy trainings are conducted in English. Students should possess sufficient English proficiency to understand course instruction, participate in discussions and activities, communicate with instructors and classmates, and complete certification-related requirements. Because our workshops are live, fast-paced, and highly interactive, students should be able to comfortably follow spoken English in real time and participate in class discussions without ongoing translation or interpretation support.
If English is not your first language and you have questions about whether this training is a good fit for your needs, please contact us prior to registration.

Participation Requirements

Our trainings are highly interactive and require active participation. Students are expected to attend all sessions live, remain present and engaged throughout the training, keep their cameras on during online workshops (unless otherwise instructed), and actively participate in discussions, activities, and breakout sessions.

Participation During Live Online Workshops

To ensure attendance and participation can be verified, students are expected to remain present for all instructional sessions, join from a quiet, private location that supports learning, and minimize distractions whenever possible. Students are responsible for arranging childcare and other personal responsibilities in advance. Extended absences or circumstances that prevent attendance and participation from being verified may result in ineligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs.

These participation requirements apply equally to all students and are necessary to maintain the integrity of Sierra Doula Academy's educational programs and continuing education offerings.

Photography and Testimonials

I grant SDA permission to:
- Take photos during the workshop, which may include me, for use in online or print promotional materials.
- Use anonymous quotes from my evaluations for marketing purposes.

Workshop Conduct & Copyright

Recording: I may not record any portion of the workshop (audio or video).

Photos: I may take photos only with permission from the trainer and other participants.

Workshop Materials: I may not reproduce, publish, or distribute workshop manuals or certification packet materials, except as needed for certification (e.g., client evaluation forms). Copyright must remain on all materials.

Certification Requirements

Full attendance at this course will fulfill two steps in the process of becoming a DONA Certified Doula-- the childbirth education component and the doula training. Further steps are required after the workshop.

Certificate Replacement Requests

A $50 fee applies for reprinting and mailing a physical certificate of attendance. A $15 fee applies for a digital copy.

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By registering for this training, you understand and agree to the following.*

I agree to the Terms & Condition.

Sierra Doula Academy (SDA) – Terms & Conditions

Communication & Confirmation

Enrollment Confirmation: A confirmation email will be sent once your enrollment and payment are successfully completed. If you don’t see it, please check your spam folder and reach out to SDA—we’re happy to help.

Attendance Policy

Full Attendance and Participation Required: I must attend all scheduled instructional sessions and actively participate throughout the workshop to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs. Attendance and participation must be verifiable.

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. No refunds will be issued for missed sessions.

Dropped for Absence: If I miss part or all of an in-person class or workshop series, I will be dropped from the course and must attend a new course in full.
- I may re-attend via an online course at no additional charge.
- If I wish to return to an in-person course, I must pay the full tuition again.

Payment Policy

Deposit Enrollments: If I enroll with a deposit, full payment is due within 10 days of the workshop start date.

Payment Deadline: I will receive an invoice via email. If full payment is not received by the due date, my spot may be forfeited. I can re-enroll in a future workshop after completing payment, subject to a $50 reactivation fee.

Transfers and Fees

Free First Transfer: My first transfer is free if requested within 2 weeks of my original class/workshop start date.

Additional Transfers or Late Requests: Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Transfer Credit Validity: All transfer credits are valid for 1 year from the date of the original request.

Tuition Differences:
- Transfers to a workshop with higher tuition require payment of the difference before confirmation.
- Transfers to a workshop with lower tuition will not receive a partial refund.
- Continuing education class transfers are determined case-by-case.

No Refund After Transfer: Once a transfer is confirmed, no refunds will be issued if I later cancel.

Transfers to Others: Enrollment is non-transferable to another person without written approval from SDA.

Workshop Changes by SDA

Cancellations or Postponements: In the rare event that SDA must cancel or postpone a class, I will be notified and offered alternative dates. SDA is not responsible for any student-incurred expenses (e.g., travel, accommodations) related to cancellations or rescheduling.

In-Person to Online Shift: If I enroll in an in-person workshop, SDA will make every effort to deliver it in person. In rare cases, such as trainer illness, SDA may shift the course to an online format. No refunds will be given, but I may choose to transfer to a future in-person training at no extra cost.

Refunds and Cancellations

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. Tuition is non-refundable once the workshop begins, regardless of attendance or eligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance or CEUs.

One-Time Transfer Option: If I cancel my enrollment within 2 weeks of the workshop start date, I may transfer my enrollment once to another SDA workshop within 12 months at no extra cost. Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Rescheduled Workshops: If SDA must reschedule a workshop, no refunds will be given, but I will be offered alternative dates.

SDA Cancellations: If SDA cancels a workshop entirely, a full refund will be issued.

English Language Proficiency

All Sierra Doula Academy trainings are conducted in English. Students should possess sufficient English proficiency to understand course instruction, participate in discussions and activities, communicate with instructors and classmates, and complete certification-related requirements. Because our workshops are live, fast-paced, and highly interactive, students should be able to comfortably follow spoken English in real time and participate in class discussions without ongoing translation or interpretation support.
If English is not your first language and you have questions about whether this training is a good fit for your needs, please contact us prior to registration.

Participation Requirements

Our trainings are highly interactive and require active participation. Students are expected to attend all sessions live, remain present and engaged throughout the training, keep their cameras on during online workshops (unless otherwise instructed), and actively participate in discussions, activities, and breakout sessions.

Participation During Live Online Workshops

To ensure attendance and participation can be verified, students are expected to remain present for all instructional sessions, join from a quiet, private location that supports learning, and minimize distractions whenever possible. Students are responsible for arranging childcare and other personal responsibilities in advance. Extended absences or circumstances that prevent attendance and participation from being verified may result in ineligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs.

These participation requirements apply equally to all students and are necessary to maintain the integrity of Sierra Doula Academy's educational programs and continuing education offerings.

Photography and Testimonials

I grant SDA permission to:
- Take photos during the workshop, which may include me, for use in online or print promotional materials.
- Use anonymous quotes from my evaluations for marketing purposes.

Workshop Conduct & Copyright

Recording: I may not record any portion of the workshop (audio or video).

Photos: I may take photos only with permission from the trainer and other participants.

Workshop Materials: I may not reproduce, publish, or distribute workshop manuals or certification packet materials, except as needed for certification (e.g., client evaluation forms). Copyright must remain on all materials.

Certification Requirements

Full attendance at this course will fulfill two steps in the process of becoming a DONA Certified Doula-- the childbirth education component and the doula training. Further steps are required after the workshop.

Certificate Replacement Requests

A $50 fee applies for reprinting and mailing a physical certificate of attendance. A $15 fee applies for a digital copy.

"*" indicates required fields

Registration Details

Name*

Email*

Phone*

Name you want on your Certificate of Attendance:

Payment Details

Choose your payment preference*

Early Bird

Full payment (one-time)

Coupon

Total

By registering for this training, you understand and agree to the following.*

I agree to the Terms & Condition.

Sierra Doula Academy (SDA) – Terms & Conditions

Communication & Confirmation

Enrollment Confirmation: A confirmation email will be sent once your enrollment and payment are successfully completed. If you don’t see it, please check your spam folder and reach out to SDA—we’re happy to help.

Attendance Policy

Full Attendance and Participation Required: I must attend all scheduled instructional sessions and actively participate throughout the workshop to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs. Attendance and participation must be verifiable.

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. No refunds will be issued for missed sessions.

Dropped for Absence: If I miss part or all of an in-person class or workshop series, I will be dropped from the course and must attend a new course in full.
- I may re-attend via an online course at no additional charge.
- If I wish to return to an in-person course, I must pay the full tuition again.

Payment Policy

Deposit Enrollments: If I enroll with a deposit, full payment is due within 10 days of the workshop start date.

Payment Deadline: I will receive an invoice via email. If full payment is not received by the due date, my spot may be forfeited. I can re-enroll in a future workshop after completing payment, subject to a $50 reactivation fee.

Early Bird Rates: If I register using the Early Bird discounted rate after the discount period has ended, SDA reserves the right to invoice the difference between the Early Bird rate and full tuition. This balance must be paid in full prior to attending the event.

Transfers and Fees

Free First Transfer: My first transfer is free if requested within 2 weeks of my original class/workshop start date.

Additional Transfers or Late Requests: Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Transfer Credit Validity: All transfer credits are valid for 1 year from the date of the original request.

Tuition Differences:
- Transfers to a workshop with higher tuition require payment of the difference before confirmation.
- Transfers to a workshop with lower tuition will not receive a partial refund.
- Continuing education class transfers are determined case-by-case.

No Refund After Transfer: Once a transfer is confirmed, no refunds will be issued if I later cancel.

Transfers to Others: Enrollment is non-transferable to another person without written approval from SDA.

Workshop Changes by SDA

Cancellations or Postponements: In the rare event that SDA must cancel or postpone a class, I will be notified and offered alternative dates. SDA is not responsible for any student-incurred expenses (e.g., travel, accommodations) related to cancellations or rescheduling.

In-Person to Online Shift: If I enroll in an in-person workshop, SDA will make every effort to deliver it in person. In rare cases, such as trainer illness, SDA may shift the course to an online format. No refunds will be given, but I may choose to transfer to a future in-person training at no extra cost.

Refunds and Cancellations

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. Tuition is non-refundable once the workshop begins, regardless of attendance or eligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance or CEUs.

One-Time Transfer Option: If I cancel my enrollment within 2 weeks of the workshop start date, I may transfer my enrollment once to another SDA workshop within 12 months at no extra cost. Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Rescheduled Workshops: If SDA must reschedule a workshop, no refunds will be given, but I will be offered alternative dates.

SDA Cancellations: If SDA cancels a workshop entirely, a full refund will be issued.

English Language Proficiency

All Sierra Doula Academy trainings are conducted in English. Students should possess sufficient English proficiency to understand course instruction, participate in discussions and activities, communicate with instructors and classmates, and complete certification-related requirements. Because our workshops are live, fast-paced, and highly interactive, students should be able to comfortably follow spoken English in real time and participate in class discussions without ongoing translation or interpretation support.
If English is not your first language and you have questions about whether this training is a good fit for your needs, please contact us prior to registration.

Participation Requirements

Our trainings are highly interactive and require active participation. Students are expected to attend all sessions live, remain present and engaged throughout the training, keep their cameras on during online workshops (unless otherwise instructed), and actively participate in discussions, activities, and breakout sessions.

Participation During Live Online Workshops

To ensure attendance and participation can be verified, students are expected to remain present for all instructional sessions, join from a quiet, private location that supports learning, and minimize distractions whenever possible. Students are responsible for arranging childcare and other personal responsibilities in advance. Extended absences or circumstances that prevent attendance and participation from being verified may result in ineligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs.

These participation requirements apply equally to all students and are necessary to maintain the integrity of Sierra Doula Academy's educational programs and continuing education offerings.

Photography and Testimonials

I grant SDA permission to:
- Take photos during the workshop, which may include me, for use in online or print promotional materials.
- Use anonymous quotes from my evaluations for marketing purposes.

Workshop Conduct & Copyright

Recording: I may not record any portion of the workshop (audio or video).

Photos: I may take photos only with permission from the trainer and other participants.

Workshop Materials: I may not reproduce, publish, or distribute workshop manuals or certification packet materials, except as needed for certification (e.g., client evaluation forms). Copyright must remain on all materials.

Certification Requirements

Full attendance at this course will fulfill two steps in the process of becoming a DONA Certified Doula-- the childbirth education component and the doula training. Further steps are required after the workshop.

Certificate Replacement Requests

A $50 fee applies for reprinting and mailing a physical certificate of attendance. A $15 fee applies for a digital copy.

"*" indicates required fields

Registration Details

Name*

Email*

Phone*

Name you want on your Certificate of Attendance:

Payment Details

Choose your payment preference*

Full payment (one-time)

Coupon

Total

By registering for this training, you understand and agree to the following.*

I agree to the Terms & Condition.

Sierra Doula Academy (SDA) – Terms & Conditions

Communication & Confirmation

Enrollment Confirmation: A confirmation email will be sent once your enrollment and payment are successfully completed. If you don’t see it, please check your spam folder and reach out to SDA—we’re happy to help.

Attendance Policy

Full Attendance and Participation Required: I must attend all scheduled instructional sessions and actively participate throughout the workshop to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs. Attendance and participation must be verifiable.

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. No refunds will be issued for missed sessions.

Dropped for Absence: If I miss part or all of an in-person class or workshop series, I will be dropped from the course and must attend a new course in full.
- I may re-attend via an online course at no additional charge.
- If I wish to return to an in-person course, I must pay the full tuition again.

Payment Policy

Deposit Enrollments: If I enroll with a deposit, full payment is due within 10 days of the workshop start date.

Payment Deadline: I will receive an invoice via email. If full payment is not received by the due date, my spot may be forfeited. I can re-enroll in a future workshop after completing payment, subject to a $50 reactivation fee.

Early Bird Rates: If I register using the Early Bird discounted rate after the discount period has ended, SDA reserves the right to invoice the difference between the Early Bird rate and full tuition. This balance must be paid in full prior to attending the event.

Transfers and Fees

Free First Transfer: My first transfer is free if requested within 2 weeks of my original class/workshop start date.

Additional Transfers or Late Requests: Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Transfer Credit Validity: All transfer credits are valid for 1 year from the date of the original request.

Tuition Differences:
- Transfers to a workshop with higher tuition require payment of the difference before confirmation.
- Transfers to a workshop with lower tuition will not receive a partial refund.
- Continuing education class transfers are determined case-by-case.

No Refund After Transfer: Once a transfer is confirmed, no refunds will be issued if I later cancel.

Transfers to Others: Enrollment is non-transferable to another person without written approval from SDA.

Workshop Changes by SDA

Cancellations or Postponements: In the rare event that SDA must cancel or postpone a class, I will be notified and offered alternative dates. SDA is not responsible for any student-incurred expenses (e.g., travel, accommodations) related to cancellations or rescheduling.

In-Person to Online Shift: If I enroll in an in-person workshop, SDA will make every effort to deliver it in person. In rare cases, such as trainer illness, SDA may shift the course to an online format. No refunds will be given, but I may choose to transfer to a future in-person training at no extra cost.

Refunds and Cancellations

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. Tuition is non-refundable once the workshop begins, regardless of attendance or eligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance or CEUs.

One-Time Transfer Option: If I cancel my enrollment within 2 weeks of the workshop start date, I may transfer my enrollment once to another SDA workshop within 12 months at no extra cost. Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Rescheduled Workshops: If SDA must reschedule a workshop, no refunds will be given, but I will be offered alternative dates.

SDA Cancellations: If SDA cancels a workshop entirely, a full refund will be issued.

English Language Proficiency

All Sierra Doula Academy trainings are conducted in English. Students should possess sufficient English proficiency to understand course instruction, participate in discussions and activities, communicate with instructors and classmates, and complete certification-related requirements. Because our workshops are live, fast-paced, and highly interactive, students should be able to comfortably follow spoken English in real time and participate in class discussions without ongoing translation or interpretation support.
If English is not your first language and you have questions about whether this training is a good fit for your needs, please contact us prior to registration.

Participation Requirements

Our trainings are highly interactive and require active participation. Students are expected to attend all sessions live, remain present and engaged throughout the training, keep their cameras on during online workshops (unless otherwise instructed), and actively participate in discussions, activities, and breakout sessions.

Participation During Live Online Workshops

To ensure attendance and participation can be verified, students are expected to remain present for all instructional sessions, join from a quiet, private location that supports learning, and minimize distractions whenever possible. Students are responsible for arranging childcare and other personal responsibilities in advance. Extended absences or circumstances that prevent attendance and participation from being verified may result in ineligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs.

These participation requirements apply equally to all students and are necessary to maintain the integrity of Sierra Doula Academy's educational programs and continuing education offerings.

Photography and Testimonials

I grant SDA permission to:
- Take photos during the workshop, which may include me, for use in online or print promotional materials.
- Use anonymous quotes from my evaluations for marketing purposes.

Workshop Conduct & Copyright

Recording: I may not record any portion of the workshop (audio or video).

Photos: I may take photos only with permission from the trainer and other participants.

Workshop Materials: I may not reproduce, publish, or distribute workshop manuals or certification packet materials, except as needed for certification (e.g., client evaluation forms). Copyright must remain on all materials.

Certification Requirements

Full attendance at this course will fulfill two steps in the process of becoming a DONA Certified Doula-- the childbirth education component and the doula training. Further steps are required after the workshop.

Certificate Replacement Requests

A $50 fee applies for reprinting and mailing a physical certificate of attendance. A $15 fee applies for a digital copy.

"*" indicates required fields

Registration Details

Name*

Email*

Phone*

If registering with a friend, add their name here:

Payment Details

Choose your payment preference*

Early Bird - 30 days before

Full payment (one-time)

Non-refundable Deposit

Coupon

Total

By registering for this training, you understand and agree to the following.*

I agree to the Terms & Condition.

Sierra Doula Academy (SDA) – Terms & Conditions

Communication & Confirmation

Enrollment Confirmation: A confirmation email will be sent once your enrollment and payment are successfully completed. If you don’t see it, please check your spam folder and reach out to SDA—we’re happy to help.

Attendance Policy

Full Attendance and Participation Required: I must attend all scheduled instructional sessions and actively participate throughout the workshop to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs. Attendance and participation must be verifiable.

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. No refunds will be issued for missed sessions.

Dropped for Absence: If I miss part or all of an in-person class or workshop series, I will be dropped from the course and must attend a new course in full.
- I may re-attend via an online course at no additional charge.
- If I wish to return to an in-person course, I must pay the full tuition again.

Payment Policy

Deposit Enrollments: If I enroll with a deposit, full payment is due within 10 days of the workshop start date.

Payment Deadline: I will receive an invoice via email. If full payment is not received by the due date, my spot may be forfeited. I can re-enroll in a future workshop after completing payment, subject to a $50 reactivation fee.

Early Bird Rates: If I register using the Early Bird discounted rate after the discount period has ended, SDA reserves the right to invoice the difference between the Early Bird rate and full tuition. This balance must be paid in full prior to attending the event.

Transfers and Fees

Free First Transfer: My first transfer is free if requested within 2 weeks of my original class/workshop start date.

Additional Transfers or Late Requests: Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Transfer Credit Validity: All transfer credits are valid for 1 year from the date of the original request.

Tuition Differences:
- Transfers to a workshop with higher tuition require payment of the difference before confirmation.
- Transfers to a workshop with lower tuition will not receive a partial refund.
- Continuing education class transfers are determined case-by-case.

No Refund After Transfer: Once a transfer is confirmed, no refunds will be issued if I later cancel.

Transfers to Others: Enrollment is non-transferable to another person without written approval from SDA.

Workshop Changes by SDA

Cancellations or Postponements: In the rare event that SDA must cancel or postpone a class, I will be notified and offered alternative dates. SDA is not responsible for any student-incurred expenses (e.g., travel, accommodations) related to cancellations or rescheduling.

In-Person to Online Shift: If I enroll in an in-person workshop, SDA will make every effort to deliver it in person. In rare cases, such as trainer illness, SDA may shift the course to an online format. No refunds will be given, but I may choose to transfer to a future in-person training at no extra cost.

Refunds and Cancellations

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. Tuition is non-refundable once the workshop begins, regardless of attendance or eligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance or CEUs.

One-Time Transfer Option: If I cancel my enrollment within 2 weeks of the workshop start date, I may transfer my enrollment once to another SDA workshop within 12 months at no extra cost. Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Rescheduled Workshops: If SDA must reschedule a workshop, no refunds will be given, but I will be offered alternative dates.

SDA Cancellations: If SDA cancels a workshop entirely, a full refund will be issued.

English Language Proficiency

All Sierra Doula Academy trainings are conducted in English. Students should possess sufficient English proficiency to understand course instruction, participate in discussions and activities, communicate with instructors and classmates, and complete certification-related requirements. Because our workshops are live, fast-paced, and highly interactive, students should be able to comfortably follow spoken English in real time and participate in class discussions without ongoing translation or interpretation support.
If English is not your first language and you have questions about whether this training is a good fit for your needs, please contact us prior to registration.

Participation Requirements

Our trainings are highly interactive and require active participation. Students are expected to attend all sessions live, remain present and engaged throughout the training, keep their cameras on during online workshops (unless otherwise instructed), and actively participate in discussions, activities, and breakout sessions.

Participation During Live Online Workshops

To ensure attendance and participation can be verified, students are expected to remain present for all instructional sessions, join from a quiet, private location that supports learning, and minimize distractions whenever possible. Students are responsible for arranging childcare and other personal responsibilities in advance. Extended absences or circumstances that prevent attendance and participation from being verified may result in ineligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs.

These participation requirements apply equally to all students and are necessary to maintain the integrity of Sierra Doula Academy's educational programs and continuing education offerings.

Photography and Testimonials

I grant SDA permission to:
- Take photos during the workshop, which may include me, for use in online or print promotional materials.
- Use anonymous quotes from my evaluations for marketing purposes.

Workshop Conduct & Copyright

Recording: I may not record any portion of the workshop (audio or video).

Photos: I may take photos only with permission from the trainer and other participants.

Workshop Materials: I may not reproduce, publish, or distribute workshop manuals or certification packet materials, except as needed for certification (e.g., client evaluation forms). Copyright must remain on all materials.

Certification Requirements

Full attendance at this course will fulfill two steps in the process of becoming a DONA Certified Doula-- the childbirth education component and the doula training. Further steps are required after the workshop.

Certificate Replacement Requests

A $50 fee applies for reprinting and mailing a physical certificate of attendance. A $15 fee applies for a digital copy.

"*" indicates required fields

Registration Details

Name*

Email*

Phone*

If registering with a friend, add their name here:

Payment Details

Choose your payment preference*

Early Bird - 30 days before

Full payment (one-time)

Non-refundable Deposit

Coupon

Total

By registering for this training, you understand and agree to the following.*

I agree to the Terms & Condition.

Sierra Doula Academy (SDA) – Terms & Conditions

Communication & Confirmation

Enrollment Confirmation: A confirmation email will be sent once your enrollment and payment are successfully completed. If you don’t see it, please check your spam folder and reach out to SDA—we’re happy to help.

Attendance Policy

Full Attendance and Participation Required: I must attend all scheduled instructional sessions and actively participate throughout the workshop to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs. Attendance and participation must be verifiable.

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. No refunds will be issued for missed sessions.

Dropped for Absence: If I miss part or all of an in-person class or workshop series, I will be dropped from the course and must attend a new course in full.
- I may re-attend via an online course at no additional charge.
- If I wish to return to an in-person course, I must pay the full tuition again.

Payment Policy

Deposit Enrollments: If I enroll with a deposit, full payment is due within 10 days of the workshop start date.

Payment Deadline: I will receive an invoice via email. If full payment is not received by the due date, my spot may be forfeited. I can re-enroll in a future workshop after completing payment, subject to a $50 reactivation fee.

Early Bird Rates: If I register using the Early Bird discounted rate after the discount period has ended, SDA reserves the right to invoice the difference between the Early Bird rate and full tuition. This balance must be paid in full prior to attending the event.

Transfers and Fees

Free First Transfer: My first transfer is free if requested within 2 weeks of my original class/workshop start date.

Additional Transfers or Late Requests: Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Transfer Credit Validity: All transfer credits are valid for 1 year from the date of the original request.

Tuition Differences:
- Transfers to a workshop with higher tuition require payment of the difference before confirmation.
- Transfers to a workshop with lower tuition will not receive a partial refund.
- Continuing education class transfers are determined case-by-case.

No Refund After Transfer: Once a transfer is confirmed, no refunds will be issued if I later cancel.

Transfers to Others: Enrollment is non-transferable to another person without written approval from SDA.

Workshop Changes by SDA

Cancellations or Postponements: In the rare event that SDA must cancel or postpone a class, I will be notified and offered alternative dates. SDA is not responsible for any student-incurred expenses (e.g., travel, accommodations) related to cancellations or rescheduling.

In-Person to Online Shift: If I enroll in an in-person workshop, SDA will make every effort to deliver it in person. In rare cases, such as trainer illness, SDA may shift the course to an online format. No refunds will be given, but I may choose to transfer to a future in-person training at no extra cost.

Refunds and Cancellations

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. Tuition is non-refundable once the workshop begins, regardless of attendance or eligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance or CEUs.

One-Time Transfer Option: If I cancel my enrollment within 2 weeks of the workshop start date, I may transfer my enrollment once to another SDA workshop within 12 months at no extra cost. Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Rescheduled Workshops: If SDA must reschedule a workshop, no refunds will be given, but I will be offered alternative dates.

SDA Cancellations: If SDA cancels a workshop entirely, a full refund will be issued.

English Language Proficiency

All Sierra Doula Academy trainings are conducted in English. Students should possess sufficient English proficiency to understand course instruction, participate in discussions and activities, communicate with instructors and classmates, and complete certification-related requirements. Because our workshops are live, fast-paced, and highly interactive, students should be able to comfortably follow spoken English in real time and participate in class discussions without ongoing translation or interpretation support.
If English is not your first language and you have questions about whether this training is a good fit for your needs, please contact us prior to registration.

Participation Requirements

Our trainings are highly interactive and require active participation. Students are expected to attend all sessions live, remain present and engaged throughout the training, keep their cameras on during online workshops (unless otherwise instructed), and actively participate in discussions, activities, and breakout sessions.

Participation During Live Online Workshops

To ensure attendance and participation can be verified, students are expected to remain present for all instructional sessions, join from a quiet, private location that supports learning, and minimize distractions whenever possible. Students are responsible for arranging childcare and other personal responsibilities in advance. Extended absences or circumstances that prevent attendance and participation from being verified may result in ineligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs.

These participation requirements apply equally to all students and are necessary to maintain the integrity of Sierra Doula Academy's educational programs and continuing education offerings.

Photography and Testimonials

I grant SDA permission to:
- Take photos during the workshop, which may include me, for use in online or print promotional materials.
- Use anonymous quotes from my evaluations for marketing purposes.

Workshop Conduct & Copyright

Recording: I may not record any portion of the workshop (audio or video).

Photos: I may take photos only with permission from the trainer and other participants.

Workshop Materials: I may not reproduce, publish, or distribute workshop manuals or certification packet materials, except as needed for certification (e.g., client evaluation forms). Copyright must remain on all materials.

Certification Requirements

Full attendance at this course will fulfill two steps in the process of becoming a DONA Certified Doula-- the childbirth education component and the doula training. Further steps are required after the workshop.

Certificate Replacement Requests

A $50 fee applies for reprinting and mailing a physical certificate of attendance. A $15 fee applies for a digital copy.

"*" indicates required fields

Registration Details

Name*

Email*

Phone*

Name you want on your Certificate of Attendance:

Payment Details

Choose your payment preference*

Early Bird - 30 days early

Full payment (one-time)

Non-refundable Deposit

Coupon

Total

By registering for this training, you understand and agree to the following.*

I agree to the Terms & Condition.

Sierra Doula Academy (SDA) – Terms & Conditions

Communication & Confirmation

Enrollment Confirmation: A confirmation email will be sent once your enrollment and payment are successfully completed. If you don’t see it, please check your spam folder and reach out to SDA—we’re happy to help.

Attendance Policy

Full Attendance and Participation Required: I must attend all scheduled instructional sessions and actively participate throughout the workshop to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs. Attendance and participation must be verifiable.

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. No refunds will be issued for missed sessions.

Dropped for Absence: If I miss part or all of an in-person class or workshop series, I will be dropped from the course and must attend a new course in full.
- I may re-attend via an online course at no additional charge.
- If I wish to return to an in-person course, I must pay the full tuition again.

Payment Policy

Deposit Enrollments: If I enroll with a deposit, full payment is due within 10 days of the workshop start date.

Payment Deadline: I will receive an invoice via email. If full payment is not received by the due date, my spot may be forfeited. I can re-enroll in a future workshop after completing payment, subject to a $50 reactivation fee.

Transfers and Fees

Free First Transfer: My first transfer is free if requested within 2 weeks of my original class/workshop start date.

Additional Transfers or Late Requests: Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Transfer Credit Validity: All transfer credits are valid for 1 year from the date of the original request.

Tuition Differences:
- Transfers to a workshop with higher tuition require payment of the difference before confirmation.
- Transfers to a workshop with lower tuition will not receive a partial refund.
- Continuing education class transfers are determined case-by-case.

No Refund After Transfer: Once a transfer is confirmed, no refunds will be issued if I later cancel.

Transfers to Others: Enrollment is non-transferable to another person without written approval from SDA.

Workshop Changes by SDA

Cancellations or Postponements: In the rare event that SDA must cancel or postpone a class, I will be notified and offered alternative dates. SDA is not responsible for any student-incurred expenses (e.g., travel, accommodations) related to cancellations or rescheduling.

In-Person to Online Shift: If I enroll in an in-person workshop, SDA will make every effort to deliver it in person. In rare cases, such as trainer illness, SDA may shift the course to an online format. No refunds will be given, but I may choose to transfer to a future in-person training at no extra cost.

Refunds and Cancellations

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. Tuition is non-refundable once the workshop begins, regardless of attendance or eligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance or CEUs.

One-Time Transfer Option: If I cancel my enrollment within 2 weeks of the workshop start date, I may transfer my enrollment once to another SDA workshop within 12 months at no extra cost. Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Rescheduled Workshops: If SDA must reschedule a workshop, no refunds will be given, but I will be offered alternative dates.

SDA Cancellations: If SDA cancels a workshop entirely, a full refund will be issued.

English Language Proficiency

All Sierra Doula Academy trainings are conducted in English. Students should possess sufficient English proficiency to understand course instruction, participate in discussions and activities, communicate with instructors and classmates, and complete certification-related requirements. Because our workshops are live, fast-paced, and highly interactive, students should be able to comfortably follow spoken English in real time and participate in class discussions without ongoing translation or interpretation support.
If English is not your first language and you have questions about whether this training is a good fit for your needs, please contact us prior to registration.

Participation Requirements

Our trainings are highly interactive and require active participation. Students are expected to attend all sessions live, remain present and engaged throughout the training, keep their cameras on during online workshops (unless otherwise instructed), and actively participate in discussions, activities, and breakout sessions.

Participation During Live Online Workshops

To ensure attendance and participation can be verified, students are expected to remain present for all instructional sessions, join from a quiet, private location that supports learning, and minimize distractions whenever possible. Students are responsible for arranging childcare and other personal responsibilities in advance. Extended absences or circumstances that prevent attendance and participation from being verified may result in ineligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs.

These participation requirements apply equally to all students and are necessary to maintain the integrity of Sierra Doula Academy's educational programs and continuing education offerings.

Photography and Testimonials

I grant SDA permission to:
- Take photos during the workshop, which may include me, for use in online or print promotional materials.
- Use anonymous quotes from my evaluations for marketing purposes.

Workshop Conduct & Copyright

Recording: I may not record any portion of the workshop (audio or video).

Photos: I may take photos only with permission from the trainer and other participants.

Workshop Materials: I may not reproduce, publish, or distribute workshop manuals or certification packet materials, except as needed for certification (e.g., client evaluation forms). Copyright must remain on all materials.

Certification Requirements

Full attendance at this course will fulfill two steps in the process of becoming a DONA Certified Doula-- the childbirth education component and the doula training. Further steps are required after the workshop.

Certificate Replacement Requests

A $50 fee applies for reprinting and mailing a physical certificate of attendance. A $15 fee applies for a digital copy.

"*" indicates required fields

Registration Details

Name*

Email*

Phone*

Name you want on your Certificate of Attendance:

Payment Details

Choose your payment preference*

Early Bird - 30 days before

Full payment (one-time)

Non-refundable Deposit

Coupon

Total

By registering for this training, you understand and agree to the following.*

I agree to the Terms & Condition.

Sierra Doula Academy (SDA) – Terms & Conditions

Communication & Confirmation

Enrollment Confirmation: A confirmation email will be sent once your enrollment and payment are successfully completed. If you don’t see it, please check your spam folder and reach out to SDA—we’re happy to help.

Attendance Policy

Full Attendance and Participation Required: I must attend all scheduled instructional sessions and actively participate throughout the workshop to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs. Attendance and participation must be verifiable.

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. No refunds will be issued for missed sessions.

Dropped for Absence: If I miss part or all of an in-person class or workshop series, I will be dropped from the course and must attend a new course in full.
- I may re-attend via an online course at no additional charge.
- If I wish to return to an in-person course, I must pay the full tuition again.

Payment Policy

Deposit Enrollments: If I enroll with a deposit, full payment is due within 10 days of the workshop start date.

Payment Deadline: I will receive an invoice via email. If full payment is not received by the due date, my spot may be forfeited. I can re-enroll in a future workshop after completing payment, subject to a $50 reactivation fee.

Transfers and Fees

Free First Transfer: My first transfer is free if requested within 2 weeks of my original class/workshop start date.

Additional Transfers or Late Requests: Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Transfer Credit Validity: All transfer credits are valid for 1 year from the date of the original request.

Tuition Differences:
- Transfers to a workshop with higher tuition require payment of the difference before confirmation.
- Transfers to a workshop with lower tuition will not receive a partial refund.
- Continuing education class transfers are determined case-by-case.

No Refund After Transfer: Once a transfer is confirmed, no refunds will be issued if I later cancel.

Transfers to Others: Enrollment is non-transferable to another person without written approval from SDA.

Workshop Changes by SDA

Cancellations or Postponements: In the rare event that SDA must cancel or postpone a class, I will be notified and offered alternative dates. SDA is not responsible for any student-incurred expenses (e.g., travel, accommodations) related to cancellations or rescheduling.

In-Person to Online Shift: If I enroll in an in-person workshop, SDA will make every effort to deliver it in person. In rare cases, such as trainer illness, SDA may shift the course to an online format. No refunds will be given, but I may choose to transfer to a future in-person training at no extra cost.

Refunds and Cancellations

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. Tuition is non-refundable once the workshop begins, regardless of attendance or eligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance or CEUs.

One-Time Transfer Option: If I cancel my enrollment within 2 weeks of the workshop start date, I may transfer my enrollment once to another SDA workshop within 12 months at no extra cost. Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Rescheduled Workshops: If SDA must reschedule a workshop, no refunds will be given, but I will be offered alternative dates.

SDA Cancellations: If SDA cancels a workshop entirely, a full refund will be issued.

English Language Proficiency

All Sierra Doula Academy trainings are conducted in English. Students should possess sufficient English proficiency to understand course instruction, participate in discussions and activities, communicate with instructors and classmates, and complete certification-related requirements. Because our workshops are live, fast-paced, and highly interactive, students should be able to comfortably follow spoken English in real time and participate in class discussions without ongoing translation or interpretation support.
If English is not your first language and you have questions about whether this training is a good fit for your needs, please contact us prior to registration.

Participation Requirements

Our trainings are highly interactive and require active participation. Students are expected to attend all sessions live, remain present and engaged throughout the training, keep their cameras on during online workshops (unless otherwise instructed), and actively participate in discussions, activities, and breakout sessions.

Participation During Live Online Workshops

To ensure attendance and participation can be verified, students are expected to remain present for all instructional sessions, join from a quiet, private location that supports learning, and minimize distractions whenever possible. Students are responsible for arranging childcare and other personal responsibilities in advance. Extended absences or circumstances that prevent attendance and participation from being verified may result in ineligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs.

These participation requirements apply equally to all students and are necessary to maintain the integrity of Sierra Doula Academy's educational programs and continuing education offerings.

Photography and Testimonials

I grant SDA permission to:
- Take photos during the workshop, which may include me, for use in online or print promotional materials.
- Use anonymous quotes from my evaluations for marketing purposes.

Workshop Conduct & Copyright

Recording: I may not record any portion of the workshop (audio or video).

Photos: I may take photos only with permission from the trainer and other participants.

Workshop Materials: I may not reproduce, publish, or distribute workshop manuals or certification packet materials, except as needed for certification (e.g., client evaluation forms). Copyright must remain on all materials.

Certification Requirements

Full attendance at this course will fulfill two steps in the process of becoming a DONA Certified Doula-- the childbirth education component and the doula training. Further steps are required after the workshop.

Certificate Replacement Requests

A $50 fee applies for reprinting and mailing a physical certificate of attendance. A $15 fee applies for a digital copy.

"*" indicates required fields

Registration Details

Name*

Email*

Phone*

Name you want on your Certificate of Attendance:

Payment Details

Choose your payment preference*

Early Bird - 30 days before

Full payment (one-time)

Non-refundable Deposit

Coupon

Total

By registering for this training, you understand and agree to the following.*

I agree to the Terms & Condition.

Sierra Doula Academy (SDA) – Terms & Conditions

Communication & Confirmation

Enrollment Confirmation: A confirmation email will be sent once your enrollment and payment are successfully completed. If you don’t see it, please check your spam folder and reach out to SDA—we’re happy to help.

Attendance Policy

Full Attendance and Participation Required: I must attend all scheduled instructional sessions and actively participate throughout the workshop to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs. Attendance and participation must be verifiable.

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. No refunds will be issued for missed sessions.

Dropped for Absence: If I miss part or all of an in-person class or workshop series, I will be dropped from the course and must attend a new course in full.
- I may re-attend via an online course at no additional charge.
- If I wish to return to an in-person course, I must pay the full tuition again.

Payment Policy

Deposit Enrollments: If I enroll with a deposit, full payment is due within 10 days of the workshop start date.

Payment Deadline: I will receive an invoice via email. If full payment is not received by the due date, my spot may be forfeited. I can re-enroll in a future workshop after completing payment, subject to a $50 reactivation fee.

Transfers and Fees

Free First Transfer: My first transfer is free if requested within 2 weeks of my original class/workshop start date.

Additional Transfers or Late Requests: Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Transfer Credit Validity: All transfer credits are valid for 1 year from the date of the original request.

Tuition Differences:
- Transfers to a workshop with higher tuition require payment of the difference before confirmation.
- Transfers to a workshop with lower tuition will not receive a partial refund.
- Continuing education class transfers are determined case-by-case.

No Refund After Transfer: Once a transfer is confirmed, no refunds will be issued if I later cancel.

Transfers to Others: Enrollment is non-transferable to another person without written approval from SDA.

Workshop Changes by SDA

Cancellations or Postponements: In the rare event that SDA must cancel or postpone a class, I will be notified and offered alternative dates. SDA is not responsible for any student-incurred expenses (e.g., travel, accommodations) related to cancellations or rescheduling.

In-Person to Online Shift: If I enroll in an in-person workshop, SDA will make every effort to deliver it in person. In rare cases, such as trainer illness, SDA may shift the course to an online format. No refunds will be given, but I may choose to transfer to a future in-person training at no extra cost.

Refunds and Cancellations

No Make-ups or Refunds: Missed classes or portions of classes cannot be made up. Tuition is non-refundable once the workshop begins, regardless of attendance or eligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance or CEUs.

One-Time Transfer Option: If I cancel my enrollment within 2 weeks of the workshop start date, I may transfer my enrollment once to another SDA workshop within 12 months at no extra cost. Additional transfers, or transfers requested outside of the 2-week window, are subject to a 10% transfer fee.

Rescheduled Workshops: If SDA must reschedule a workshop, no refunds will be given, but I will be offered alternative dates.

SDA Cancellations: If SDA cancels a workshop entirely, a full refund will be issued.

English Language Proficiency

All Sierra Doula Academy trainings are conducted in English. Students should possess sufficient English proficiency to understand course instruction, participate in discussions and activities, communicate with instructors and classmates, and complete certification-related requirements. Because our workshops are live, fast-paced, and highly interactive, students should be able to comfortably follow spoken English in real time and participate in class discussions without ongoing translation or interpretation support.
If English is not your first language and you have questions about whether this training is a good fit for your needs, please contact us prior to registration.

Participation Requirements

Our trainings are highly interactive and require active participation. Students are expected to attend all sessions live, remain present and engaged throughout the training, keep their cameras on during online workshops (unless otherwise instructed), and actively participate in discussions, activities, and breakout sessions.

Participation During Live Online Workshops

To ensure attendance and participation can be verified, students are expected to remain present for all instructional sessions, join from a quiet, private location that supports learning, and minimize distractions whenever possible. Students are responsible for arranging childcare and other personal responsibilities in advance. Extended absences or circumstances that prevent attendance and participation from being verified may result in ineligibility to receive a Certificate of Attendance and/or CEUs.

These participation requirements apply equally to all students and are necessary to maintain the integrity of Sierra Doula Academy's educational programs and continuing education offerings.

Photography and Testimonials

I grant SDA permission to:
- Take photos during the workshop, which may include me, for use in online or print promotional materials.
- Use anonymous quotes from my evaluations for marketing purposes.

Workshop Conduct & Copyright

Recording: I may not record any portion of the workshop (audio or video).

Photos: I may take photos only with permission from the trainer and other participants.

Workshop Materials: I may not reproduce, publish, or distribute workshop manuals or certification packet materials, except as needed for certification (e.g., client evaluation forms). Copyright must remain on all materials.

Certification Requirements

Full attendance at this course will fulfill two steps in the process of becoming a DONA Certified Doula-- the childbirth education component and the doula training. Further steps are required after the workshop.

Certificate Replacement Requests

A $50 fee applies for reprinting and mailing a physical certificate of attendance. A $15 fee applies for a digital copy.

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