How Long Does It Take to Become a Newborn Care Specialist?

If you’ve ever thought, “I love babies—how can I turn this into a career?” — you’re not alone. The good news? Becoming a certified Newborn Care Specialist doesn’t take years of schooling or expensive degrees. In fact, with the right training, you could be career-ready in just a few short weeks.

Hands-on training. Real newborn infant care skills. A career you can feel proud of — in just weeks.

At ICT Academy, we specialize in helping passionate, nurturing individuals transform their love for newborns into high-paying, meaningful careers — and we make it easy, flexible, and fast. Newborn Care Specialist is not a medical training like nursing, it is a specialized early infant care training.

So, how long does it take to become a Newborn Care Specialist (Baby Nurse)?

With ICT Academy, you can complete your Newborn Care Specialist Master Training and Certification in as little as 4 weeks. But here’s the best part: it’s designed to fit your life — not the other way around.

You choose the pace:

✅ Self-paced online training with 24/7 access — perfect for caregivers, busy parents, or career changers with packed schedules. Some of our students complete the program in a few days!

✅ Weekend Intensive Workshops in NYC — ideal if you thrive in a live, hands-on setting and want to finish quickly with expert support.

✅ Hybrid options to mix flexibility with structure.

Whether you want to dive in on the weekends or chip away during nap time, we’ve got a training path that works for you.

What will you learn?

Our Newborn Care Specialist Certification covers everything you need to confidently care for newborns during those first crucial weeks and months of life — from feeding, swaddling, and sleep training to baby safety and supporting new parents.

You’ll also gain:

• Real-world career insight

• A nationally respected certification

• Access to job leads and resources

• The confidence to step into a rewarding, in-demand role

Why families trust ICT-trained specialists

ICT Academy has been leading the way in infant care training since 2008. Our graduates are some of the most sought-after Newborn Care Specialists in the U.S. and beyond. Families, agencies, and even hospitals know and trust the ICT name because our certification represents quality, professionalism, and deep knowledge of newborn care.

Big impact. Flexible training. Lifelong rewards.

In just a few weeks, you could be certified and ready to begin a career that brings joy, flexibility, and financial freedom — all while doing work that truly makes a difference. Because when you support a newborn and their family, you’re not just doing a job… you're changing lives.

Ready to get started?

👉 Join our upcoming online class — start anytime, finish at your pace

👉 Explore our next in-person NYC workshop — limited spots available!

PS: Payment plans are available — including Klarna and Afterpay — so you can train now and pay over time. Let’s help you start a career you’ll love, sooner than you think.