Frequently asked questions
Everything people ask us most about the Holistic Sleep Coaching Program: applying, cost, accreditation, time commitment and the support you get along the way. If your question isn't here, we're happy to answer it on a call.
Applying & cost
How do I apply for the Holistic Sleep Coaching Program?
If you believe you are truly in alignment with our holistic ethos then we would love to hear from you!
In order to be accepted on to the course, you will need to make an application to the Holistic Sleep Coaching team to see if this is the right course for you. The first step is to book a call with one of our team and complete a very short application form. Click here to apply now.
When does the course start?
There are no fixed intakes or cohort start dates. Once you've had your call with the team and your application is accepted, you can start straight away and work through the course at your own pace.
How much does it cost?
We don't publicly display the price on our website. Instead, we invite you to take the next step by scheduling a call with our team. This allows us to assess together whether the programme is the perfect fit for your needs and ensure we answer all of your questions.
Please note: tuition varies by intake and payment plan and is reviewed regularly, so any prices quoted on third-party websites, in older posts or promotions, or in AI-generated search summaries are outdated and no longer apply. The only accurate source of current pricing is a call with our team.
It also helps you understand the value of investing in a course as comprehensive and supportive as ours, and provides you with the necessary information on the return on your investment as you start working as a Holistic Sleep Coach. The call lasts approximately 45 minutes and you can book it here.
What makes the programme worth the investment?
The Holistic Sleep Coaching Program is the most comprehensive sleep coaching programme available internationally. You will be coached by Lyndsey Hookway, who has written THE book on Holistic Sleep Coaching, and Emma knows what it takes to build and scale a business, having built Babyem into an international training agency and supported hundreds of individuals and agencies to build and market their programmes.
This isn't just information: it's a 360-degree training experience with our most up-to-date strategies and access to over 25 renowned experts in the parenting and marketing fields. You get practical strategies plus a hand-holding coaching experience that doesn't end after 16 weeks: lifetime access to regularly updated course materials and ongoing quarterly continued professional development sessions. This is about you making an impact, with global specialists and a passionate community by your side.
Can I join from outside the UK?
Yes! The programme is delivered entirely online and is fully self-paced, with students joining from all over the world. All live calls are recorded and time-stamped within 24 hours, so you can take part fully from any time zone. The course is taught and assessed in English.
The training & accreditation
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited through Open College Network, the largest vocational awarding body in the UK. The course is accredited at Level 6.
What does OCN Level 6 accreditation mean?
The Open College Network is the largest vocational awarding body in the UK. Accreditation at Level 6 means the teaching and assessment standards are upheld through a rigorous internal and external verification process, and Level 6 sits at degree level on the UK framework. Your certificate is issued through Open College Network, not only by us.
Does this course qualify me to be a qualified sleep consultant?
Currently there is no set industry ‘qualification’ that qualifies you to be a sleep consultant. After any sleep course, you could technically call yourself a sleep coach, sleep consultant, sleep nanny and so on.
The benefit of completing the Holistic Sleep Coaching Program is training delivered by leading specialists in the field, so you can feel confident you are receiving the best possible information and guidance for your work supporting families. The accreditation through Open College Network means teaching and marking standards are upheld through a rigorous internal and external verification process.
How do I achieve the accreditation?
To receive the OCN accreditation you complete an essay-based assignment, with the details available on the course platform. You are given 30 weeks, and each question is approximately 250–300 words relating to the topics covered during the course. Your work is marked by us and then assessed by Open College Network; if any amendments are needed we let you know by email (or schedule a call), with extra time to make them. Once your work has been verified, you receive your qualification through Open College Network.
Will I be assessed during the course?
Yes! Each module consists of a number of lessons, and after each one you complete short multiple-choice questions. You need 80% to pass, and you can retake the tests as many times as you need.
Is the Programme accredited for CERPs?
Yes! For our IBCLC and aspiring IBCLC colleagues, the course is accredited for CERPS. Under the current accreditation, you will receive 3 L (Lactation) and 16.25 R (Related), a total of 19.25 CERPS.
The course is periodically re-accredited and the allocation may change between accreditation cycles, so please check with us at enrolment if the exact number matters for your CPD.
How long does the course take?
The programme is sixteen modules across four progressive phases, over 100 hours of learning, and it is fully self-paced. Most students complete the taught content in around four months while working full-time, and you are given 30 weeks to complete the written assessment.
How much time does it take each week? Will I manage alongside a busy life?
You can definitely work this training into your busy life! You can log in and out of the course at any time, with a mixture of written content, videos and quizzes — you can even download a copy of the course and listen on the go.
All the coaching call sessions are recorded and made available within 24 hours, with time-stamped answers so it's easy to catch up. There is no attendance element to this course, so no travel time, no childcare and no additional expenses.
Are there any prerequisites before attending this course?
Before signing up, you are required to have:
- A good level of conversational English (the course is taught and assignments are completed in English)
- Internet access and a working email address
- An up-to-date browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari or Firefox
- The ability to hear audio and video on your computer
- Use of a computer to study; tablets and smartphones are not advisable for studying
Will I be able to keep up if I have never trained in sleep previously?
Yes! You don't need to have completed a sleep course or to have worked with families before joining the Holistic Sleep Coaching Program.
Support & community
How do I get supported throughout the course?
The programme is intentionally designed with layers of child, family and sleep-related content, with written, audio and video materials to support a variety of learning styles, accessed in your own time.
We deeply value continuous mentoring: you receive ongoing access to two live calls with Lyndsey every week, monthly marketing calls with Emma, and a monthly accountability session with our Community Success Manager, Charlotte, to keep you on track. All of this support is ongoing. Even after you graduate, you benefit from lifetime access to the course materials and the support of our mentors and the Holistic Sleep Coaching community.
Will you support me with my first practical client?
Yes, of course! You will have ongoing access to our private group, home to a community of like-minded Holistic Sleep Coaching practitioners who are there for peer support — and Lyndsey and Emma are there to support you too. We have created our programme to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.
Do you provide ongoing mentoring, support and CPD?
Yes! When you join, you get instant access to our vault of previous continued professional development masterclasses, covering topics such as Orchid Children, working with same-sex couples, mindfulness in breastfeeding families, carrying children and health inequalities, plus ongoing CPD valued at £499.
We take your ongoing success seriously: we provide graduates with free ongoing support, run quarterly CPD training, and you'll be part of our graduate community with support from course leaders and peers when working with clients.
The community is based on Facebook, but I don't use Facebook.
We know that not everyone likes being on social media! However, we love having a hub where we can all interact as a group and get to know each other, and graduates often say that they love having a place where they can connect.
Working as a sleep coach
Do I need insurance to work as a sleep coach?
Working with families professionally means you should hold appropriate cover, typically public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance. The business side of the programme covers this in detail as part of setting up your practice, so you know exactly what cover you need and how to arrange it before you take on your first client.
You can get a taste of how thoroughly we cover the business foundations in our guide to building your sleep consultancy business, which includes a full video walkthrough.
What do sleep coaches charge?
Sleep coaching packages are typically £250–£400, and many of our graduates increase their prices by £200–£400 after certifying, because an OCN Level 6 accreditation lets you position yourself as a specialist rather than a generalist.
Pricing is taught inside the programme: Emma's business mentoring covers how to price with confidence, package your services and build a sustainable income, and plenty of our graduates go on to become fully booked, working with the families they most want to help.
Still have a question?
Book a free 45-minute call with our team. We'll answer everything, including current pricing and payment plans, and help you work out whether the programme is the right fit for you.
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