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Certification
Process
Becoming a certified MBCP teacher isn't the end of a process — it's the beginning of a deeper one. Certification marks the point where training, mentorship, and lived teaching experience have come together into something you can stand behind.
If you're somewhere on that path, this page will tell you what's ahead. If you're ready to apply, everything you need is here.
Prerequisites
Are you eligible? Before applying for certification, you'll need to have completed the following:
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Training Completed Mindful Birthing Teacher Training Levels Foundation, 1, and 2 delivered by the Mindful Birthing and Parenting Foundation and received a certificate of training. (Training completed through another pathway will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
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Mentorship Completed a minimum of 10 mentor sessions.
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Teaching experience Taught a minimum of 3 full MBCP courses over a minimum of 1 year — and no more than 5 years since your training was completed.
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Pre-certification interview Completed a pre-certification interview with a faculty mentor, with mutual agreement that you're ready to move forward. (See below for how to request this interview.)
Certification is assessed through your teaching, not a written exam. You'll submit the following:
Video recordings of your teaching: Five samples from an actual MBCP class you've taught. View below.
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A meditation practice
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The whiteboard
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An ice practice
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A mindful movement
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One additional teaching or practice sample of your choosing
Reflective writing: A written reflection on your experience teaching the class: 2,000–2,500 words.
Submissions
How It Works
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Request Interview
Complete the Pre-Certification Interview form to request an interview with your mentor. This should be a mentor you've worked with directly. You will need to pay the interview fee (sliding scale: $40–$80). This interview must be completed and signed off on before you can move to the next steps.
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Download Guidelines
Download the Guidelines on the MBCPTT Certification Process for detailed information about preparing your submissions, what faculty are looking for, and how the MBI-TAC assessment works
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Prepare
Prepare your videos and reflective writing. Using the guidelines document, prepare your five video samples and your reflective writing as outlined. Give yourself enough time because this is not a checkbox; it's a genuine reflection of your teaching.
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Submit Form
Fill out the application form below, submit it, and pay the certification fee.
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Transfer Files
Upload your videos, reflective writing, and compliance statement to the Google Drive location provided in your certification confirmation email. Questions about files? Contact:
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Faculty Review
Our faculty will review your application and assess your teaching videos using the MBI-TAC assessment criteria. You'll be notified of your approval status by email.