Written on 02 November 2023.

Everything You Need to Become an IBCLC

Lactation education, clinical hours, and exam prep, in one convenient place

Pathways

There are 3 pathways to the IBCLC exam. We’ll help you find the best one for you, based on your previous education and experience.

Pathways

Education

95+ hours of lactation training and several college health science courses are required. No matter where you’re starting, we have the training you need.

Education

Clinical Hours

Before you can take the IBCLC exam, you need hands-on hours counseling lactating parents. LER offers two great ways to get your clinical hours.

Clinical Hours

Exam

Last step: The IBCLC exam. Yes, you will be ready! LER has the exam prep courses and tools you need.

Exam Prep

We are Committed to Your Success

Your journey to IBCLC certification is unique. At LER, we offer everything you need in one place, with the individualized support you need to succeed.

Courses online and on your own time
Expert instructors with real-world experience
Tech support at your fingertips, 7 days a week
Cutting-edge exam prep tools
Ongoing support for the next steps in your lactation career

Have questions? Contact our friendly expert customer support.

LER Live Sessions: Explore Becoming an IBCLC

Real Talk: The Realities of Being and Becoming an IBCLC

Upcoming Live Events

If you are considering becoming an IBCLC but wish you knew more about what it's really like or how to get there, register now for our next live session. Sekeita Lewis-Johnson, DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC and Angela Love-Zaranka, BA, IBCLC, RLC, FILCA answer your questions live on Wednesday, December 4^th from 12pm - 1pm PST / 3pm - 4pm EST.

Free registration is required.

On Demand Recording

Don’t want to wait? Enjoy our previously recorded live sessions now! You’ll learn what it’s really like to be an IBCLC and how to get there.

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Certification Playbook: Your Guide to the IBCLC

Our four-part blog series addresses every aspect of becoming an IBCLC.

Finding Your Steps to the IBCLC

Evaluate where you are now and make a plan that works for you.

Lactation Specific Education

Understand the 95-hour requirement and decide how to meet it.

A Guide to Clinical Hours

Explore clinical hours options and choose what works for you.

Getting Your Health Science Courses

Discover easy, effective ways to obtain the required college courses.

I loved LER! I could go at my own pace, the content covered was extensive and thorough, and the availability and help from the staff was amazing. After completing my 95 hours, I established an internship with a local hospital. That is where I put ALL my education into practice. I truly believe that LER built the firm foundation I stand on as a lactation consultant. I now work at a pediatric therapy office as their lactation consultant!
–Camille M., IBCLC

I loved LER! I could go at my own pace, the content covered was extensive and thorough, and the availability and help from the staff was amazing. After completing my 95 hours, I established an internship with a local hospital. That is where I put ALL my education into practice. I truly believe that LER built the firm foundation I stand on as a lactation consultant. I now work at a pediatric therapy office as their lactation consultant!
–Camille M., IBCLC

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Everything You Need to Become an IBCLC