THE APPLICATION PROCESS HAS NOW BEGUN.

The July 2026 – June 2027 course will be an in-person course, in Chatham, Kent on one Monday per month.

The course is timed to meet deadlines for exam entry for those wishing to take the September 2027 exam to become an IBCLC.

Are qualified, active practitioners in breastfeeding support.
Are booking the entire course of 12 days.
Commit to completing the substantial and time-consuming homework each month.
Confirm they will be attending the first day.
Have sufficient IT skills and facilities to use email for course communication and can compose homework using MS Word etc.
Confirm they have their funding in place at the time of booking.
Have attended a Taster Session
Have completed the Application Form in full.

Sun Pier House, CHATHAM, Kent, ME4 4HF

Saturday 17 JANUARY 2026

(Only if there are remaining unfilled places)
Sunday 29 March 2026

Attendance is a requirement for anyone wishing to make an application to do this course.
There is no charge for the Taster Session.
It is an opportunity to get a feel for whether this style of learning with Deborah is likely to be a ‘good fit’ for you.
You will be given an overview of the Breastfeeding Specialist Course as well as the Application Process.
The Potential Applicant who intends to sit the exam to become an IBCLC must FIRST check out they will have completed BOTH these IBLCE eligibility requirements:

a) Health Sciences Education

b) Lactation Specific Clinical Experience (Pathway 1)