Learn the ONLY respectful, inclusive, and evidence-based baby sleep training method from the creator herself, so you can…
THRIVE as a Certified
Gentle Sleep Coach®!
Join an international family of Gentle Sleep Coaches® that CARE
about the quality of a child’s sleep, the wellbeing of the caregivers,
and provide top-notch support to ensure your coaching success!
#1 Most Recognized Sleep Coach Trainer
Start your journey on March 19th, and finish in just 4 months or less!
Taught by the creator of the only alternative to the various cry-it-out methods, our valuable, respectful, and inclusive solution supports healthy attachment, and accommodates all medical, temperament, or developmental challenges tired parents face.
And while we will teach the other approaches in sleep coaching and how to combine and customize them to each individual value... we will always take a gentle approach.
The Gentle Sleep Coach Training and Certification Program is the PERFECT choice for you if...
- You align with the gentle sleep philosophy and believe in respectful, evidence-based solutions that work!
- You’re ready to create a successful business while having a big impact on the families you serve!
- You dream of building a flexible business that works around YOUR schedule!
- You value ongoing mentorship, business support, and marketing to ensure you can reach your goals and help every family you work with!
- You’re ready to go all-in on your dream of working with families and making a difference in the world every single day!
If you want to help families — we want you to apply!
No matter your background, you can become a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach!
- Certified Lactation Specialists
- Pediatricians
- Doulas
- Registered Nurses
- Social Workers
- Family and Children Therapists
- People with NO healthcare experience!
(but a passion for helping others!)
The Gentle Sleep Methodology that CHANGED the Industry
Our premier method of gentle sleep coaching created by Kim West, fondly called The Sleep Lady Shuffle (or what we
call in behavioral science “Parental Fading,” is based on gentle, proven strategies that support restful sleep for all while
fostering healthy parent and child attachment and bonding.
Extinction
…Aka Cry It Out.
Basically, you leave your baby in their crib and NEVER check on them if they are crying. This was the only baby sleep solution available until 1985. There are a few providers still promoting this outdated method today.
Graduated Extinction
…Aka the Ferber Method
Or Controlled Crying.
Parents put their baby in the crib and leave. They can check on the baby in timed intervals. Consultants vary on what is "allowed" when it comes to how frequently parents are “allowed” to check. This is the most widely used form of sleep training to date.
Parental Fading
(You Are HERE)
…Aka The Shuffle.
Founded by Kim West, this breakthrough method of baby sleep support is the only gentle sleep training (we like to call it coaching) option that sets the stage for healthy sleep and attachment throughout a lifetime.
The GSC® Certification is the most comprehensive, in-depth training available.
Founded by Kim West, a licensed family therapist, and created by a team of child development and pediatric sleep experts, you can see why no other program compares.
The GSC® Certification Program Includes:
- Over 90+ hours of instruction & mentoring from “Shuffle” creator Kim West and our Expert Faculty
- Learn sleep foundation and shaping/assessing for 0-5 mo olds
- Learn advanced techniques for working with children in beds using positive parenting for children 6mo - 6yrs
- Expert Faculty panel including MDs, OTs, IBCLC, attorney
- Weekly live QA calls
- Flexible learning: you can accelerate your pace and graduate early
- Mentorship while you work with your 3 required probonos
- Copies of Kim's 3 books
- 3 months access to our exclusive Client Attraction System (CAS), which includes everything you need to market your business (read more here)
- We will build you a full website and help you with your logo & branding
- Monthly advanced classes on marketing
- Marketing opportunities with The Sleep Lady audience
- Advanced Mentorship program, including ongoing training and support from Kim West and our worldwide community GSCs who have decades of experience
Other Sleep Coaching Programs
- Are just copycats of this method --
repackaged with a different name. - One size fits all approaches that do not work for children with physiological or developmental differences…not to mention temperament!
- Most other programs claim to teach from 0 to 5 years but apply the same strategies from 4 months on.
- Unrecognized or unproven baby sleep methodology
- Many do not feature a qualified, expert panel, with no MDs or OTs or attorneys
- Only baby sleep is covered, leaving parents struggling with sleep regressions past age 3
- Minimal business support if any
- No built-in networking opportunities (no other program is directly tied back to the Sleep Lady community of parents)
- Does not offer continuing education or mentorship
How much does it cost to become a Gentle Sleep Coach?
Your total investment for the GSC Basic Training Program and the first year of the
Advanced Program is $4,999.
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Here is what's included for $4,999:
The GSC® Basic Training is approximately 3 months of training and mentorship from me, Kim West, The Sleep Lady AND my incredible team of outside experts to bring you additional specialty training in medical sleep disorders, postpartum depression, reflux, breastfeeding, working with 0-5-month-olds and legal aspects of setting up a sleep coaching business!
- The course begins on March 19th. Each module concludes with a quiz designed to help reinforce your understanding and ensure you retain the key information..
- Weekly Q/A classes and classes with our faculty panel will be recorded. We will require you to attend at least 6 live Q/A classes during the basic training as we have found over the past 14 years of training coaches that the coaches who are actively engaged in the curriculum and classes end up having a better understanding of the material and end up be better coaches.
- We will build you a full website and help you with your logo (if you already have a website, we will connect it with the software below at no charge to you).
- Plus, 3 months of access to our exclusive Client Attraction System.
Read more about all the amazing features of the CAS program here and how it will help you manage and market your business so that you can get more clients! The CAS system also includes monthly advanced marketing classes.
After your first FREE 3 months, you will pay $197 a month, which will include hosting your website and all the other amazing features that will allow you to continue to access this software.
Your yearly renewal of your GSC license (usually $300) will also be waived.
Value: at least $18,500 when I add my hourly rate and that of all the experts on the faculty panel!!
The Advanced program is required for ongoing certification and access to the following benefits:
- 24/7 access to the GSC community and membership site
- Use of the GSC logo and business resources
- Listing on the Sleep Lady directory of coaches
- Promotion of your business by the Sleep Lady on FB and thru various Sleep Lady business ventures to bring you clients!
- Weekly Mentorship (that’s 78 hours a year or over $15k at my hourly rate!)
- 4 free Continued education classes offered (that’s an additional 6 hours of training)
Meet The Gentle Sleep Coaching Dream Team!
Kim West, AKA The Sleep Lady® is a
mother of two daughters and has personally
helped over 20,000 tired parents all over
the world get a good night’s sleep… without
letting their children cry it out alone.
Kim started her 25+ year journey as an overworked, exhausted
parent with a daughter who would not sleep! But she wanted a
gentler approach to the typical cry-it-out method.
When she couldn’t find the alternative she imagined, she created
her own! And gently helped her first daughter get to sleep.
Friends and friends of friends began calling Kim for sleep help.
Dedicated to providing tired parents with excellent sleep advice and coaching Kim
knew she could not help everyone herself…
She started the Gentle Sleep Coach® Training and Certification program in 2010—the first and most comprehensive training program in the world!
Author of
Kim and her Coaches Have Been Seen On:
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FAQs About Becoming a Gentle Sleep Coach®
Your Questions Answered
A baby sleep coach helps families resolve sleep challenges by creating customized, evidence-based sleep plans and offering compassionate support. The Gentle Sleep Coach®(GSC®) program, developed by Kim West, The Sleep Lady®, prepares you to guide parents using gentle methods that prioritize the emotional well-being of both children and parents.
While certification isn’t mandatory, it significantly enhances your credibility and effectiveness. The GSC® program is the first and most comprehensive professional sleep coach certification program available, with over 80 hours of training taught by experts, including medical doctors, psychologists, and lactation counselors.
The program is designed to be flexible, allowing you to complete it in approximately 3–6 months. It includes self-paced modules, live sessions with Kim West and her team of experts, and practical application through supervised hands-on practice working with real families under supervision.
No prior experience is required. The GSC® program welcomes individuals from various backgrounds, including those with no childcare experience but a passion for helping families. The training provides all the necessary tools to become a skilled sleep coach.
Income varies based on factors like location, services offered, and marketing efforts. Many GSC® graduates build thriving businesses, with sleep coaches typically charging between $300 and $2,000 per client, depending on the support package.
Yes, the GSC® program is designed to accommodate both full-time and part-time practitioners. Many coaches start part-time and expand their practice as their client base grows. The program offers ongoing business and marketing education to help you scale your services at your own pace.
The GSC® program provides a comprehensive Client Attraction System (CAS) to help you find and attract clients. This done-for-you system includes a professionally designed, SEO-optimized website, custom-branded social media profiles, lead generation tools like email capture forms, and a listing on the GSC® directory at SleepLady.com to drive traffic to your business. Plus, live monthly marketing classes offer ongoing education and support, helping you continually refine your skills and grow your business long after certification.
The investment for the GSC® Basic Training Program and the first year of the Advanced Program is $4,995. This includes over 90 hours of training, mentorship, business resources, and tools to help you build a successful practice.
The program covers:
- Infant and toddler sleep science
- Gentle, non-cry-it-out methods
- Effective communication and coaching techniques
- Business development and marketing strategies
- Specialized topics like postpartum depression, medical conditions affecting sleep, and breastfeeding support
Yes, the GSC® program prepares you to work remotely, offering virtual consultations to families worldwide. This flexibility allows you to build a practice that fits your lifestyle while reaching clients anywhere.
Challenges can include managing complex sleep cases and supporting stressed parents. The GSC® program addresses these with mentorship, practical training, and access to a supportive community of experienced coaches.
Yes, the Gentle Sleep Coaching® program centers on Kim West’s proven "The Sleep Lady® Shuffle," a gentle, responsive method. It also trains you to adapt approaches to meet each family’s unique needs, ensuring flexibility and effectiveness.
Support levels vary depending on the family and the complexity of their child’s sleep challenges. The GSC® program trains you to assess needs and offer personalized support, whether through single consultations or multi-week packages.
As a participant, you’ll receive comprehensive training materials, client intake forms, comprehensive business support and a professional website. Additionally, you’ll gain six months of free access to the Client Attraction System (CAS) to help you market your services effectively.
The GSC® program is the first globally recognized certification for sleep coaches, developed by Kim West, a leader in the field for over 25 years. It offers a rigorous curriculum, mentorship, and a focus on gentle, evidence-based methods, ensuring you stand out in this growing profession.
Absolutely! Many graduates integrate sleep coaching with other services like lactation consulting, doula support, or parenting education, creating a well-rounded practice to meet families’ diverse needs.
Legal and insurance requirements vary by region, but the GSC® program provides guidance on best practices for starting and protecting your business, ensuring it operates professionally and ethically.
Graduates consistently report high job satisfaction, citing the joy of helping families achieve better sleep and the flexibility of running their own businesses. The GSC® program equips you to create a fulfilling and impactful career.
The GSC® program includes training in advanced coaching techniques and provides access to a network of mentors and fellow coaches. This support ensures you’re never alone when managing difficult situations.
While other programs may cost less upfront, the GSC® program offers unmatched value. It’s the gold standard in sleep coaching, developed by a globally recognized expert. With over 80 hours of in-depth training, live mentorship, and business development support, the program equips you with the tools and credibility to build a thriving career. Cheaper alternatives may lack the depth, expertise, and professional reputation that the GSC® program provides.