MENSTRUAL CYCLE COACH TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

Become a Coach

  • Deepen into your Menstruality. 

  • Learn how to coach and guide others on their menstrual path. 

  • Share the transformative gifts of menstrual cycle awareness with your clients.

  • Support women as they learn to live in harmony with their body’s natural rhythm.


cycle coach school student

Become a Certified Menstrual Cycle Coach

If you’re working with women and people who bleed, you have a powerful opportunity to create change in the lives of your clients by integrating menstrual cycle awareness into your professional skillset.

The 6-month online Cycle Coach School training and certification program is for people who know that there is power in the female body — and they want to share that knowing with the world. 

There is something magic about the kinds of people who decide to train with us:

  • You are passionate about periods and find yourself talking about them at any opportunity.

  • You feel called to work with women, girls and / or all people with periods — or, you already are.

  • You are fascinated by the many cycles we move through — the lunar cycle, seasons, creative cycles — and believe that cyclic wisdom can support us to live a more fulfilling life.

  • You desire to go even deeper into your own Menstruality — the female life process of the four M’s: Menarche (first period), Menstrual Cycle Years, Menopause and Mature life — and to help your clients to do the same.

  • You love the idea of bridging the gap on menstrual cycle education and want to be apart of that movement. 

  • You’ve been on a personal journey with your menstrual cycle and want to support others on their path towards greater acceptance and inner power. 

  • You dream of finding a supportive community of like-minded peers who, like you, see the menstrual cycle as the gift it can be. 

What is a Cycle Coach?


A Cycle Coach works at the intersection of coaching and menstrual cycle awareness. You work with women and all people with periods as they reclaim their power and find vitality and belonging in the female body. You teach your clients how to chart their menstrual cycle and map their unique strengths and vulnerabilities in each hormonal phase, guiding them to tune into their Menstruality. Your clients learn to embrace their natural flow, discover the power of their period and, maybe, even come to celebrate it.

A Cycle Coach works beyond the menstrual cycle, honouring the many cycles of life; seasonal, lunar, creative and more. Your clients learn to integrate cyclic wisdom into their daily lives, goal-setting and personal evolutions.

As a Cycle Coach, you create services, products and experiences that elevate menstrual cycle awareness on this planet. From sacred circles to corporate workshops to an intimate one-to-one client session, you create change in your community. It’s big, beautiful and important work. And when you hear the call to it, you’ll know. 

When you choose to train with us at Cycle Coach School, you’ll receive:

Cycle Coach School whats included: 6 months online course

A 6 month Online Course

We teach you the skills to become a powerful Cycle Coach, educator and space-holder. You’ll feel confident to teach and share menstrual cycle awareness with your clients and in group settings.

Cycle Coach School whats included: resources

Resources

Handouts, charts and coaching tools to use in your practice. Plus cyclic self-care practices, rituals and recommendations to share with your clients.

Cycle Coach School whats included: skill based coaching

Skills-based Coaching

Lessons and live practice coaching opportunities with opportunities for feedback and supervision.

community calls, cycle coach school

Community Calls

Live teaching, journeying and Q&A via Zoom to enrich your learning path, practice your skills and receive support. 

Cycle Coach School whats included: experiences

Experiences

Enliven your own life through a richer relationship with your inner Menstruality.

Cycle Coach School whats included: active online hub

Active Online Hub

Engage with your peers after each lesson and have your questions answered by Claire and our team.

Cycle Coach School whats included: group chats

 Group Chats

A private Facebook group for sharing resources and making connections.

Cycle Coach School whats included: listening partners

A Listening Partner

And ’pod’ group; real-time supportive spaces to connect with other like-minded coaches, facilitators and leaders on the same path.

Cycle Coach School whats included: certification pathway

Certification Pathway

Provides international recognition and professional membership options as well as a listing on the Cycle Coach School website directory.


  • The ability to diagnose menstrual disorders, hormonal imbalances or prescribe medical advice.

  • Education on fertility awareness methods. 

  • In-depth business advice.

What this training won’t give you: 

Our Graduates

  • Addyson Buck,  Menstrual Cycle and Mental Health Coach & Cyclical Student Mentor

    Addyson Buck

    MENSTRUAL CYCLE COACH, MENTAL HEALTH COACH & CYCLICAL STUDENT MENTOR

    “I left this training with so much: new friends, new coaching skills, a deeper understanding of myself, knowledge on how to hold space for women. I have a deeper understanding of the menstrual cycle and all of its different layers. I know how to really support my clients, how to celebrate myself and others... I could go on!”

  • Angharad James, Menstrual Cycle Coach

    Angharad James

    MENSTRUAL CYCLE COACH

    “Since Cycle Coach School, I've coached women 1:1, hosted workshops, spoken about menstrual cycles and cyclical living at a conference, on a podcast and at networking events. I created my signature online course and published an article about inner seasons for an online women's magazine. Training and certification gifted me knowledge and confidence to take my place in this work. It has given me the credibility to show my community that I am the woman to walk their menstruality journey alongside them and find my own voice to create authentically from my heart and womb. I have a deep sense of belonging within the incredible Cycle Coach School community. The bonds formed in the Cycle Coach School classroom go way beyond the completion of the course. They are honoured and celebrated with the most exquisite after-care that I have ever experienced from any other training.”

  • Beth Moxon Secondary School Teacher for Disadvantaged Communities & Certified Cycle Coach

    Beth Moxon

    CERTIFIED CYCLE COACH & SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER TO DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES

    “This training gave me more sophisticated MCA practices and a whole lot more love for myself. I now have a network of absolutely incredible women, and feeling part of something in a way I never have before. I feel truly accepted. Confidence and knowledge in so many areas I didn't know much about before; coaching, how to hold space with clients 1-2-1, logistics of running a business, and so many things related to MCA.”

Why Choose Cycle Coach School 

number 1: Excellence

EXCELLENCE

One of the first professionally recognised Menstrual Cycle Coach trainings in the world. 

EXPERIENCE

number 2: experience

We’ve trained over 150 coaches in the past four years and our founder Claire has been working in this field for over a decade. Our mentors and guest teachers work in a range of industries including female wellbeing, birth, menopause, feminine embodiment, pelvic care and more.

number 3: community

COMMUNITY

With students in 27 countries, our online training runs ‘live’ and we have a global and engaged classroom. 

INTEGRITY

number 4: integrity

Our unique curriculum and certification process is recognised by the International Institute for Complementary Therapies and the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. This gives our graduates confidence and peace of mind that they are supported in their practice.

number 5: outstanding curriculum and support

OUTSTANDING
CURRICULUM &
SUPPORT

We know that you know about the menstrual cycle. What you’re looking for is a training that gives you the confidence to hold space and coach others on their menstrual path. Our in-depth, skills-based lessons and live practice coaching calls are designed to do exactly this.

number 6: flexible payment plans

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS

Pay upfront or enrol with a deposit of £355. Pay the rest of your tuition over 9 months. 

Enrol Now 


Next program begins: 2nd February 2024 

This is a 6-month online training program

Join the waiting list to stay updated on future sessions.

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A Note From our Founder


Claire Baker, founder of cycle coach school

In the past decade I’ve worked with 1:1 hundreds of women as they’ve become the authority in their own lives. The ‘secret’ behind this training is that we are doing so much more than teaching someone how to chart their menstrual cycle. That’s the first step, but beyond that is where we find the gold. By recognising one’s true nature and living in greater congruence with those trusted observations, I’ve seen women create interior worlds ripe with self-acceptance, sovereignty, safety, confidence, and a transformative sense of belonging to themselves. No more feeling perpetually unsure: a menstrually-embodied being has been mindfully and consistently charting, observing, listening, tweaking, cooperating and making behavioural changes to take care of their changing physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, sexual, social and creative needs.

This builds something VERY powerful. And this is what you have been called to do: to help other women who bleed erect this infrastructure in their lives, so they too can experience the magic of knowing, accepting, celebrating and belonging to themselves. I’m so glad you’re here. Considering Cycle Coach School and have some questions? Get in touch. We’d be happy to chat with you.

— Claire Baker

The
Curriculum


Here’s an overview of what you’ll be learning: 

the curriculum of cycle coach school
  • The training begins with an Opening Ceremony to allow you to connect with your classmates and learn how to get the most out of the training. You'll be set up in your pods and listening partnership and will receive recommendations, readings, practices and rituals to help you to come into communion with your own menstrual cycle awareness practice, to ground yourself in the Menstruality education that you’re personally drawn to, and to set your course intentions. Then, we start where it all begins, at Menarche. Taking a slow, kind and reflective approach, you’ll explore the power that was awakening within you during your Menarche Years and you’ll learn how you can access that power as a Cycle Coach today.

  • In this module we cover exactly what menstrual cycle awareness is, why the world (and your client) needs this knowledge and practices and the foundational pillars of cultivating inner vibrant Menstruality.

    You’ll zone in on where your unique passion and powers lie as a Cycle Coach and learn how to map your own menstrual journey. You’ll discover tools like the Cycle Wisdom Map and the five Cyclic Frameworks to share with your clients.

    We continue the learning journey with lessons on female pelvic anatomy, the endocrine system and clear guidance on the hormonal fluctuations your clients experience each month.

  • Here we cover the foundational principles of Cycle Coaching as a modality, client goal setting, and creating a safe space. You’ll learn exactly how to teach clients to chart their menstrual cycles effectively and hear example case studies and client sessions to solidify the theory.

    We explore self-care, stress management, and cycle syncing to optimise the Menstrual Eco-System and overall hormonal health. You’ll learn a model that is intrinsic to this modality: ‘Menstrual Joys and Shadows’ and how to apply this in a client session to create opportunities for self-awareness, belonging and transformation for your clients.

    We explore the archetypal framework, including the Maiden, Mother, Enchantress and Crone and you’ll learn how to hold space for an imaginative womb journey to guide your client to meet these inner guides. Here, the magic of Cycle Coaching emerges: this cyclic wisdom extends beyond your client’s menstrual cycle and into the fullness of their life.

  • We explore cycle syncing, the value of rest, pleasure, and mindful menstruation practices while offering strategies for managing the inner critic. You'll receive a 'Magical Menstrual Bag of Tricks' containing tools, practices and recommendations to assist clients as well as guidance on when and how to provide them.

    Facilitator self-care is a priority, covering preparation, processing, and support system setup. You'll learn how to thrive when holding space for a variety of experiences, including the pill, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause. You’ll learn considerations for group coaching and an overview of a group workshops.

    We finish on confidence building, mindset, claiming authority in cyclic awareness teaching and practical aspects like pricing, structure, and delivery. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped to offer Cycle Coaching to clients at different stages of life and in various group settings.

  • You'll learn to map out a tailored 1:1 coaching program that aligns with your client's goals and needs. This involves setting clear intentions and defining the coaching process.

    Asking powerful questions is a key skill in coaching and you’ll be given a range of questions to use in a coaching session and opportunities to practice using them. These live experiences will provide opportunities to refine your coaching approach and enhance your ability to facilitate positive change in your clients' lives.

  • The Cycle Coach assessment and certification process is an optional pathway designed to evaluate understandings of the core Cycle Coach principles and methodology as well as give trainees an opportunity to practice, demonstrate and reflect upon their skills as a facilitator.

    The assessment includes theory questions, case studies, practical assessments and personal reflections.

    Upon completion and a 'pass', you'll be eligible to receive your Cycle Coach certificate and apply for global recognition through the International Institute for Complementary Therapies (IICT) or the International Practitioners for Holistic Medicine (IPHM) as a Menstrual Cycle Coach for professional membership and insurance purposes.

    You will also be featured on our Cycle Coach School directory.

  • We understand that for most of us, working as a facilitator also means running our own businesses.

    This is why we dedicate an entire training call to business guidance, provide monthly mentoring in your ‘pod’, as well as a lesson on pricing, delivery and building confidence in the final module.

    While this training doesn’t offer in-depth business advice (it would need to be twice as long), we hear from our graduates year-after-year that the relationships and professional network established in this training made a big difference in sparking and sustaining the growth of their Cycle Coaching business.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarships


We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion in the fields of menstrual cycle awareness, coaching and women's health.

We have three half-scholarship places available to folks who are Black, Indigenous or Persons of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQIA+ community, those living with a disability or who are socio-economically disadvantaged. 

We are committed to constantly evolving our school to be anti-racist and to actively work to create equity for all. Offering these scholarships is one of the actions we are taking to work towards this.

Click ‘learn more’ below to receive scholarship updates over email.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A: If you choose the optional certification pathway (please see the syllabus) you will receive certification through Cycle Coach School. You will also be eligible for professional membership and insurance through the International Institute for Complementary Therapies (IICT) as a recognised Menstrual Cycle Coach, globally recognised in 39 countries and accreditation with the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM). You will also receive a profile on our Cycle Coach School website as a celebrated and certified practitioner.

  • A: This program works best as a compliment to other healing modalities & trainings. But if you feel a strong call to this work and aren't qualified or experienced in working with clients yet, you are still very welcome to apply.

  • A: Yes! We have had many past trainees who weren't menstruating, whether post-menopausal, pregnant or breastfeeding. An experience of a natural menstrual cycle (present or past) will help with integrating this work. If you are not currently menstruating or will not experience a natural cycle again, you will bring a valued perspective to our group. The training is open to women & gender non-binary folks only.

  • A: No. This is not a course designed to teach fertility awareness or provide information on natural conception or contraception.

  • A: It’s important to us that every trainee feels held, seen and heard throughout the program. Our live calls, active discussion threads and monthly calls with your mentor and ‘pod’ group are all vital pieces in your journey. You will also be paired with a listening partner for ongoing connection.

  • A: Cycle Coach may run again in 2025 but this is not confirmed.

  • Love the attention to detail. You can find the service agreement here.

  • A: Please get in touch with us on community@clairebaker.com.