The IPSP Difference…
Learn from an RN, Become a Highly-Paid Sleep Consultant, and Launch Your Business with Confidence.
Does this sound like you?
You want to earn an honest, realistic income from home doing something that makes a difference. You get skeptical when other work-from-home jobs promise easy 6 or 7 fig incomes working only 15 hours a week. You just want to support your family, help others, and love what you do.
You’re a nanny, doula, NCS, nurse, or other professional who wants to add sleep consulting to your services to attract more clients, make more money, and help families get better sleep.
You’re sick of begging your boss for permission to mother. You want a flexible career so you can breastfeed your newborn, cuddle your sick toddler, and finally volunteer for that class party.
You’re a stay-at-home mom who craves the freedom of working and the satisfaction of making an income. You want to be present during your kids’ precious growing-up years without waiting to honor your ambitions and build something for yourself.
You’ve experienced the transformative power of healthy sleep in your own family by working with a sleep consultant. Now, you want to rescue others from the dysfunction and dread of chronic sleepless nights.
You’ve taken another sleep consulting course and are unsatisfied because you don’t have the expert knowledge you want or the support you need to find clients. Or, you’re already consulting and struggling to help your clients achieve the wins you promised.
Most importantly…
You want a expert-level sleep consulting course that goes beyond the basics. You’re not after the quickest, easiest, cheapest way to become a certified sleep consultant. You want a course taught by medical, education, and business experts that tests your knowledge, prepares you for real-world consulting, and teaches you how to build a thriving business step by step.
If this resonates with you, the IPSP Sleep Consultant Certification Course was designed just for you.
You do want to become a sleep consultant but…
You don’t want to take a course where the instructor’s only qualifications are “sleep consultant and mom.”
Of course consulting experience and real-life empathy are valid qualifiers for any instructor. However, they shouldn’t be the only ones. Responsible, quality sleep consulting requires knowledge of medical topics like maternal mental health and infant nutrition. Plus, only medical professionals can teach you when to consult with your client’s pediatrician, how to avoid getting sued because you accidentally gave medical advice, and when to refer out if consulting isn’t an appropriate solution.
The IPSP® Sleep Consultant Certification Course is the only program taught by a Registered Nurse and endorsed by pediatricians.
Your instructors are RNs, lactation consultants, doulas, and educators with a variety of degrees and certifications. Our faculty are properly certified to teach lessons in their areas of expertise such as sleep science, breastfeeding, abusive head trauma, postpartum depression, and more. In addition, a pediatrician certified in pediatric sleep medicine and a doctor of social work advise on course materials.
When clients ask where you got your certification, you’ll feel confident knowing you were trained by actual experts.
“This was the only course I found offered, that has an actual instructor in the medical field.”
My experience with the training course was great. I really liked the fact that you can work at your own pace. The information laid out in the course was very thorough but still written in a way that was easy to understand. Violet was quick to answer questions and very helpful.
The IPSP course curriculum prepares you for expert sleep consulting AND business ownership
You will learn…
The Science of Sleep
including sleep cycles, the stages of sleep, and how sleep affects healthy child development.
Multiple Sleep Training Techniques
How to Navigate Sleep-Derailing Roadblocks
Your Scope of Practice
Infant to School-Age Sleep Basics
so you can understand how to overcome bedtime resistance, frequent night wakings, over-tiredness, and more.
How to Create Customized Sleep Plans
How to Get Clients and Run Your Business
without any guesswork. Learn the nuts and bolts of running a profitable business including marketing, insurance, liability, and more.
Related Medical Topics
In addition to the course, you’ll also get…
A suite of exclusive resources to ensure your success.
Included in your tuition, accessible inside the course:
Instant access to course director Violet Giannone via email, call, or text 8-5pm EST M-F while taking the course.
Private Facebook group of IPSP grads to share opportunities, connect with other consultants, and get help with sleep plans and tricky clients.
Easy-access library of research and consulting resources to quickly reference and share with clients during consultations.
6-months of the Rested App to easily manage and communicate with clients all in one place.
Business Marketplace with recommendations and exclusive discounts on products and services for your new business.
Printable badge and certification to display on your website from a school your future clients know and trust.
Graduate profile web page on our website, consistently ranking in the top 3 spots on the first page of Google. So you can get clients and help skeptics confirm the legitimacy of your certification.
We won’t leave you to figure it out on your own
Get your first client within 30 days with access to a proven, 3-step method.
Access to the mini-course included in your tuition, requires approx 45 mins to complete
Short, to-the-point instructional videos explaining the 3-step method. Taught by Rianna Hijlkema, entrepreneur, marketing and brand strategist, and business coach for sleep consultants.
A clear roadmap outlining exactly what to do to get your first client.
Sales scripts so you know what to say and when to say it to get your first “Yes!”
*You don’t need social media or a website to be successful with this method!
Plus, the ultimate career gamechanger…
Our program director, Violet Giannone, RN, will personally mentor you through all the terrifying empowering firsts of your new career.
Mentorship begins once you graduate and continues for 6 months
From finding your first client, hitting publish on your website, sending an official sleep plan, and getting your first invoice…
Violet will guide you through it all. She is as invested in your success as you are. Plus, she’s been where you are before and has become one of the nation’s top-paid sleep consultants while building 3 businesses from the ground up and raising a family.
She can’t wait to share her wealth of knowledge with you and watch as your confidence and business grows.
Meet Your Mentor,
Violet Giannone, R.N.
Director, Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting®
- Registered Nurse, State of Connecticut Department of Public Health
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Professional Member
- International Association of Child Sleep Consultants, Member
- National Parenting Education Network, Member
- Approved Training Provider, International Institute for Complementary Therapists
- Pediatric Sleep Expert, Tot Squad
- Author, “Baby Sleep Training in 7 Days” and “Superstar Potty Training”
- Founder, Sleep, Baby, Sleep®
Violet’s Story
It was Christmas Day of 2005 when my boss said “If you leave, you won’t have a job to come back to”
My heart ached to be home with my family. I was in tears, pleading with my boss to let me leave my shift early. Lose my job or lose precious memories with my family. A devastating choice. And it wouldn’t be the last one I had to make.
I wish I could say I stormed out anyway. But the reality is, I needed the job.
Instead, it took over a decade of choosing between my family and my career before I reached my breaking point.
I was determined to be more present for my kids without giving up the part of my career I truly cherished- helping families thrive.
So, I used my knowledge of sleep medicine and my research skills to pivot from nursing to sleep consulting.
My only regret…
Is not starting sooner. In 2024, I work from my kitchen table while my girls do their homework, under palm trees in Florida when Connecticut freezes me out, in the school pick-up line, or nestled in an armchair at my favorite coffee shop.
More importantly, I can drop everything without asking for permission when my kids get sick, have a snow day, or want me to come on a field trip.
If I had told 2005 me where I was now, I probably would have had the courage to quit my job a lot sooner. And saved years of frustration and boatloads of tears missing school plays and family holidays.
As I continued consulting… I started to notice a big problem in the industry.
You’ve probably noticed it too. The number of sleep consultant certification schools keeps increasing. But none are taught by a faculty of medical, education, and business professionals.
I decided to found IPSP in 2014 so you can learn from a credible, science-based school that clients trust.
Now, I teach and mentor sleep consultants who started out just like me. You don’t have to sacrifice one half of yourself to have the other. Let me show you how to have the work/life balance you deserve!
Here’s why students have been choosing IPSP since 2014…
Other Sleep Consulting Courses
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The IPSP Sleep Consulting Course |
| Curriculum consists of downloads, pdfs, podcast interviews, and videos pieced together into a course. | Structured course developed with Lisa Fernandes, M.Ed and Masters Certificate in Adult Training and Development. Includes measurable objectives, quizzes, tests, case studies, and a final exam. |
| No way to test comprehension or get feedback throughout the course. | Quizzes, tests, and case studies test your knowledge throughout the course. Instructors also provide feedback on assignments. |
| Leaves you unsure how to find your first client. | Teaches exactly how to find your first client in 30 days and how to get your tuition investment back in 3 months. |
| Sleep consultant teaches lessons on medical topics without proper credentials. | Expert faculty with proper credentials and education teach lessons on mental health, breastfeeding and nutrition, SIDS, scope of practice, and more. |
| Lead instructor is a sleep consultant who doesn’t specify where they got their certification and doesn’t have a medical background. | Lead instructor is a Registered Nurse and active member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. |
| Course is a cleverly disguised, diluted version of the IPSP course. | We have shut down 3 courses to date offering plagiarized imitations of our program. |
| Mandatory practicum clients you’re responsible for finding. | Case study assignments based on real scenarios prepare you to work with clients without getting overwhelmed by having to find your own first. |
| Course is live, requiring in-person attendance. | Course is 100% online and self-paced to easily fit around your schedule. |
| No 1:1 sleep consulting and business mentorship. | 6 month 1:1 sleep consulting and business mentorship with program director and 3X CEO. Violet’s helped hundreds of women launch and scale successful businesses. |
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Public Facebook group with thousands of members used as a sales tool. |
Exclusive Facebook group for IPSP sleep consultants only so your voice is heard, your questions actually get answered, and job ops are shared amongst professionals. |
| $2,000-$5000 | Quality education with a faculty of instructors, reasonably priced at $3700. |
“When searching for a program, I wanted one that blew me away.”
“I knew if I was going to spend the time and money to give this my all… I wanted the best!”
When searching for a program – I wanted one that blew me away. I knew if I was going to spend the time and money to give this my all… I wanted the best! My husband and I are both low-income teachers but knew I didn’t want to choose a program just based on the price. I wanted to learn and become the best consultant and I can be! I am so happy with my choice!!!
This was a fantastic program! I feel prepared and ready for this journey! I feel confident to help parents and answer questions that come my way. I truly feel like I have so many options and knowledge to troubleshoot any issue that pops up. If I am stuck, I feel comforted that I have a community of support behind me always! This has been a fantastic experience!!!
Your Path to Becoming a Successful Sleep Consultant Starts Here
Apply
Complete your application, receive your acceptance within 48 hours, and get instant access to all course materials.
Learn
Complete all assignments and pass all assessments in the 8-module training course, including the final exam.
Launch
Start your 6-month consulting and business mentorship with Violet. Find your first client and start consulting with confidence.
You might be wondering…
“How much can I *realistically* make as an IPSP-certified sleep consultant?”
The truth is, how much you make is determined by how much you work. However, whether you can devote only a couple hours at nap time or a full work week … sleep consulting provides a profitable return on your investment and unlimited earning potential. Here’s an example of what you can expect to earn given your level of time commitment and length of time in business.
Note: IPSP grads charge $400 on average per virtual sleep consultation.
| If you want a side hustle but don’t have a lot of time to spare… |
| (8 hours/week on average) |
$800-$1600+ per month |
2-4 virtual client consultations per month (or 0-1 per week), valued at $400 each
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If you want to work half days or 2-3 days per week part-time while growing your business… |
| (20 hours/week on average) |
$2400-$4000+ per month |
6-10 virtual client consultations per month (or 1-2 per week), valued at $400 each
| If you want to grow your online presence and go all-in to eventually sustain full-time work… |
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(40 hours/week on average) |
$4,800-$8,000+ per month |
12-20 virtual client consultations per month (or 5-8 per week), valued at $400 each
Here’s the tuition investment…
We offer one-time or monthly payment plans to fit your budget.
Pay in Full
Discount- $260 discount
- Instant access to the course
- Lifetime access to the course
6-Month Plan
Payment Plan- Instant access to the course as soon as soon as the first payment is made
- Lifetime access to the course
- $260 discount
9-Month Plan
Payment Plan- Instant access to the course as soon as soon as the first payment is made
- Lifetime access to the course
- $260 discount
Other Options
Payment Plans As Low as- We don’t want tuition holding you back from fulfilling your goals!
- We have several other payment plan options. Email us to inquire
Interested in more than one course? Bundle your courses and save!
A motivated consultant who follows the steps outlined in our program can expect to earn back their tuition investment in three months or less.
How to Become a Sleep Consultant.
Get your Sleep Consultant Starter Kit and…
Learn how much you could make as an IPSP sleep consultant
Get a detailed outline of all lesson topics
Learn about our exclusive peer support group
Discover how Violet’s one-on-one mentorship program works
Receive tips for spotting FRAUDULENT programs
++ And Get a Video SNEAK PEEK into our course!
Common Questions
How long will it take to complete my Sleep Consultant Certification?
Our comprehensive, self-paced program includes 90-120 hours of coursework, and all materials are accessible immediately upon your first payment. On average, most students finish the course in about two months.
There are no specific time commitments or deadlines. You’re in complete control of the timeline, so you don’t have to feel pressured or rushed.
What can I expect to earn as a Sleep Consultant?
Most sleep consultants are paid $350-400 for a virtual consultation. Should you choose to offer in-person consultations, you can expect to charge $2-4K. (If you’re considering working in-person, we’ll help you think through additional liability insurance requirements.)
A motivated and driven consultant who follows the steps outlined in our program can expect to earn back their tuition investment in three months or less.
What is the coursework like?
Each module contains:
● Video or PowerPoint Presentations
● Assigned readings
● Real-life case studies
● Quizzes
The program culminates in a final exam, where you’ll use everything you’ve learned to create a sleep program for a client.
How do I become a Certified Sleep Consultant?
Once you’ve completed all assignments and assessments in the eight training modules, you’ll take and submit your final exam.
Exams are graded within four business days of receipt. You’ll be notified via email with your exam grade, and upon passing you’ll receive a printable certificate, Certified Sleep Consultant digital badge, and instructions for setting up your one-page profile on the IPSP website.
How do I receive my certificate and digital badge?
Here at the IPSP we have invested in the world’s most comprehensive digital badge and certificate platform for our students. Your certificate of completion and badge is instant, shareable, and verifiable.
Digital credentials are a much more secure alternative to paper certificates. You also don’t have to worry about lost or damaged envelopes. You get instant email delivery of your credentials upon course completion.
Verification of your certification is backed by blockchain technology and bank-level encryption. This means your certificate and badge is impossible to fake. Your clients or potential employer can easily verify your certification is legitimate and active with a single click, helping you get hired easier and faster.
Here’s how you can share and display your credentials:
- 1-Click sharing on social media
- Export to PDF
- Embed in email signatures
- Embeddable on websites
- HQ print PDF
- Print on marketing material
How does the IPSP Sleep Consultant program compare to other programs ?
There has been a recent uptick in so-called “Sleep Consultant Certifications” and not all were created equal. We encourage you to do your due diligence in researching the credibility of the school you will be enrolling in, especially if the cost seems too good to be true. Many programs lack what you need to be a successful sleep consultant or are outright copy-and-paste fraudulent programs. We want you to be successful even if it’s not with us, so we created a detailed guide on how to spot fraudulent programs here. You can also view this helpful chart.
How long does this certification last?
Unlike other programs, we provide lifetime certification. You won’t pay any renewal fees, and you’ll have access to the course materials, plus any updates, forever!
How does IPSP keep its costs so low?
IPSP® is among the very lowest-cost schools of its kind. But we never skimp on quality. In fact, all of our staff is trained in education, law, or the medical profession to give you the best education you can get.
We do this by employing trained staff with experience in managing website dashboards and modules, uploading top-notch content and offering a multi-pronged personal plus online approach. We constantly update our programs so you’re getting the very latest regulatory and practical information. So you won’t see a sudden jump in price like some extremely low-cost programs that surprise you on the back end with unexpected costs.
You Receive NO Hidden Costs
Our fee has no “hidden” costs. Curious about what goes into the price tag of your education –– and why “cheaper” isn’t always better? Read our article about Choosing the Best Sleep Consultant Certification.
Is the IPSP Sleep Consultant Certification program "accredited"?
Yes, our program is accredited by the American Academy of Drugless Practitioners (AADP)!
The AADP is an independent accrediting board for alternative health educational institutions and programs.
As an additional benefit, IPSP graduates are eligible to apply as board-certified holistic health practitioners by the AADP.
I’m interested in more than one class. Is there a discount?
Yes! IPSP offers Bundles –– three different options for enrolling in our most in-demand classes at the same time, so you save money.
Choose your Bundle and save up to $500. Click here to view our available bundle options.
Where can I find reviews from past students?
Reviews from our past students can be found here.
What is the IPSP marketplace?
The IPSP marketplace is a one-stop shop that provides you with access to exclusive discount pricing for products and services that you may want or need for your sleep consulting business.
Also included are our recommendations for some of the best free or inexpensive services that are highly rated by our successful graduates. Think of the marketplace as shopping around done for you.
From affordable website design to showing you where to create free and beautiful social media content to insurance recommendations and so much more… we’ve got you covered!
What is your refund policy?
Tuition payments are non-refundable.
Still have questions? Contact us so we can help you take the next steps to increasing your confidence and skills.
Live the life you’ve always wanted.
Become a Certified Sleep Consultant.