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Your Roadmap to Becoming an IBCLC

No matter where you're starting from, this free guide shows you exactly which path to IBCLC certification fits your background, and how to get there.
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A Peek Inside the Guide

 

Assess Your Starting Point

See exactly where you stand, what counts toward your eligibility, and how your current experience fits in, whatever your background.

Map Your Pathway

 
No more guessing what comes next. You'll have a clear sequence from your first course all the way through clinical hours to exam day.

Choose the Right Courses

An overview of LER's training options, with courses offering a range of credits, so you can match your coursework to your specific credential needs.
 

Understand Your Credentials

Learn how CBS, CLC, and IBCLC credentials compare and which pathway makes sense for your goals.

Plan Your Timeline

 
Whether you're moving fast or fitting this in around everything else, you'll leave with a realistic picture of what to expect, and when.

Launch Your Career

The IBCLC opens more doors than most people realize, from hospital roles and private practice to telehealth and community health. This section shows you what's possible.
 

Training That Meets You Where You Are

Whether you're a seasoned healthcare professional or just beginning to explore lactation, LER's courses are built to fit your life.
 
 

CE Credits That Count for Your Credentials

Our courses are approved for a wide range of professional credits — CERPs, Nursing Contact Hours, CMEs, and more (so you're building lactation expertise and meeting your CE requirements at the same time).

Learn Anywhere, On Your Schedule


All courses are fully online and self-paced, with generous access periods. Study between shifts, during your baby’s nap time, or whenever your life allows.
 

Curriculum You Can Trust

Content developed and taught by leading IBCLCs, physicians, and researchers, grounded in current evidence and designed for real-world practice.

Clinical Hours, Handled


One of the biggest questions on the path to IBCLC is how to complete clinical hours. Our Clinical Internship Program gives you a clear, supported way to get there.
 
 
  • “LER significantly deepened my understanding of lactation and care of the breastfeeding dyad. Their excellent evidence-based courses enabled me to attain the IBCLC credential and start a successful private practice. Thorough, researched content, excellent presenters, and an outstanding internship prepared me well.”
    – Carolyn M., NNP-BC, IBCLC, RLC

  • “LER significantly deepened my understanding of lactation and care of the breastfeeding dyad. Their excellent evidence-based courses enabled me to attain the IBCLC credential and start a successful private practice. Thorough, researched content, excellent presenters, and an outstanding internship prepared me well.”
    — Carolyn M., NNP-BC, IBCLC, RLC

Your Path to the IBCLC Starts Here

You've seen the roadmap. Now it's yours. Download the free guide and start planning the path that fits your background, your timeline, and your goals. Thousands of learners have found their way to IBCLC certification with LER. You can too.
 
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