BECOME A FERTILITY AWARENESS EDUCATOR
WHERE THE TEXTBOOK ENDS, FERTILITY KNOWLEDGE COLLECTIVE BEGINS
Some trainings teach you what to say.
FKC teaches you why it’s true.
Get on the waitlist for the Spring 2027 cohort
FKC is for people who want the why and trust themselves more because of it.
“My clients basal body temperature and cervical mucus don’t line up. How should I interpret this?”
“After taking emergency contraception, when can my client safely go unprotected again?”
“Is it better to rely on calculation rules or real-time data for opening the fertile window?”
THE WORLD OF FERTILITY AWARENESS EDUCATION CAN BE FILLED WITH NUANCED SCENARIOS AND TRICKY CHARTS STRICT METHOD UMBRELLA’S CAN’T ANSWER.
ENTER, FERTILITY KNOWLEDGE COLLECTIVE’S CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
A MULTI SYMPTOM METHOD WITH INTEGRATED CERVICAL MUCUS, BASAL BODY TEMPERATURE AND HORMONE TESTING PROTOCOLS
WHAT WILL YOU RECEIVE?
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Our program offers a deep dive into various aspects of fertility awareness with a focus on practical, evidence-based knowledge. You’ll explore:
Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Protocols: Learn how to interpret BBT patterns accurately and integrate them with other biomarkers for a holistic view of fertility.
Hormone Testing: Gain expertise in using LH tests, estrogen levels, Clearblue monitors, and Proov PDG tests to refine your charting approach and offer more precise guidance.
Cervical Mucus Observations: Understand how to assess cervical mucus patterns and apply them to identify the fertile window effectively.
Femtech Options: Explore the latest technology in fertility tracking and learn how to incorporate these tools into your practice.
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Say goodbye to cookie-cutter solutions. Our program emphasizes:
Flexible Protocols: Discover how to adapt and combine different methods to suit individual client needs. We focus on creating a custom charting approach that addresses specific questions and challenges.
Data Interpretation: Master the art of evaluating chart data, identifying trends, and making evidence-based recommendations tailored to each client.
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Handouts, PDFs, and Guides: Receive ready-to-use materials to streamline your client interactions and support your educational efforts.
Evidence-Based Protocols: Benefit from our comprehensive research and protocols that have been meticulously compiled to offer the most current and effective practices.
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You won’t be navigating this journey alone:
Live Webinars and Group Calls: Participate in interactive sessions with Nat and Tami, where you can ask questions, discuss complex cases, and receive expert advice.
Discord Community: Join our exclusive online community to connect with fellow educators, share insights, and seek support whenever you need it.
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Receive mentorship and complete a practicum to be certified with Fertility Knowledge Collectives flexible, inclusive protocol.
Here’s what sets FKC certification apart.
EXPLORING FABM CERTIFICATIONS?
What’s Included:
Mentorship + Real Client Practice: You'll support 1–2 practice clients through at least 2–3 full charting cycles using our educator tools and client-facing resources. No need to create your own teaching materials, we’ve got that covered.
Live Support: Mentorship calls with Tami and Nat, plus monthly feedback on your submitted charts and case notes.
Certification Review: You'll wrap up with a final case summary, self-assessment, and case presentation.
Chart Review Pairs: You’ll be paired with a peer to get real world practice reviewing charts, and getting feedback on your own.
Timeline:
Curriculum Phase: April-June
Prep Phase: July-Aug (prep for practicum, catch up on lessons)
Mentorship Phase: September–December (active teaching + feedback)
Wrap-Up: January (final submissions + certification)
NOTE: You will have 6 months from when you complete the mentorship phase in December to submit for certification.
Prerequisites
We would love for you to have experience charting your own cycle before starting FKC, ideally with one of our FKC alumni!
What Makes FKC Certification Different?
There’s a reason educators keep telling us this is the training they wish they had the first time around:
Tons of support: We don’t just hand you a manual and wish you luck. You get real mentorship, personalized feedback, and a non-judgy space to ask all your questions, even the ones you think you “should” know.
A flexible, real world framework: We teach you how to customize your charting approach to each client. Our focus is on trustworthiness of the data and client centered decision making, not perfectionism.
Inclusive and non dogmatic: Whether you’re secular, faith-based, or somewhere in between, you're welcome here. We actively model respectful, nuanced conversation across different backgrounds.
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Fertility Knowledge Collective teaches a multi-symptom method with integrated mucus, thermal, and hormonal protocols.
It’s an vidence based approach rigorous and conservative enough to teach charters who are trying to avoid pregnancy (TTA). -
Nope. We’re not picking and choosing from different methods at random. We’re doing what most method institutes do behind the scenes: taking the strongest available research and translating it into practical, teachable protocols.
Our approach is rooted in functional charting, however we teach actual protocols we’ve developed that you can teach your clients. We want you to be able to support clients even when their cycles aren’t textbook.
Transform your practice with Fertility Knowledge Collective and become the expert your clients are looking for
TAKE A DEEP DIVE WITH US
YOUR CIRCLE OF SUPPORT
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YOUR CIRCLE OF SUPPORT 🦢
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
We’ve spent countless hours consolidating evidence from different methods so you don’t have to.
IN DEPTH RESEARCH AND PROTOCOLS
We focus on practical applications and real-life charting scenarios. Develop the skills to handle imperfect charts, make informed decisions, and support clients through diverse scenarios.
ACCESSIBLE CHARTING
CUSTOM CHARTING APPROACH TRAINING
Learn how to integrate multiple biomarkers effectively and tailor your guidance to each client’s unique needs.
MEET YOUR GUIDES
It takes a community of wise fertility awareness educators to make this program happen. Meet the team!
TAMI STROUD @starryliving
Tricky chart expert, maverick, globetrotting homeschooling mama. Co founder of FKC.
NAT DAUDET @fertilityawarenessproject
Certified Nature Girl and cat mom. Will Not Shut Up If You Talk To Her About Colour Analysis. Co founder of FKC.
CRISIA TABACARU, PhD @cycle.and.flow
TTC expert. FKC alumni and mentor.
JAMIE MURPHY @followingmybody
A walking library of fertility articles. FKC Alumni and Mentor.
EMILY SPELMAN @knotamachine
Fibre fanatic. Admin and social media queen.
KIND WORDS
SOME FKC FAQ’S:
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You will get the most out of FKC if you have experience charting your own cycles.
FKC can be your first certification.
We ideally would like you to have
Personal charting experience
Experience working with a fertility awareness educator
A desire to move beyond memorized rules and into confident, real-time chart interpretation
The training component is required and serves as the foundation for certification.
Certification is earned through demonstrated understanding, applied case review, and the ability to reason through real charts!
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The program features academic curriculum to watch on your own schedule, live nurture calls, live curriculum calls, and peer chart review sessions. All calls (other than peer chart review sessions) occur on Thursdays at 11am ET.
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No worries! All our webinars and office hour calls are recorded, so you can catch up anytime. We encourage you to attend live if you can, but you won’t miss out if life gets in the way.
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Yes! We believe in the power of collective learning. You’ll have access to a cohort based group (platform tbd!), where you can ask questions, share insights, and lean on other FAM educators. It’s a space for open dialogue and collaboration.
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The program includes live group calls, self paced materials and a cohort only group. We estimate that reviewing materials and participating in discussions will take around 2-3 hours per week.
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Yes, we offer flexible payment options to help make this professional development accessible. You can choose to pay in full or in installments. More details on pricing are available on the registration page.
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FKC will run again in May of 2027. Make sure you register your email on the waitlist so you don’t miss it when enrolment rolls around!
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$1,950 USD or 6 monthly payments of $332. Waitlist saves $300 for the first week of enrolment.
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Upon completion of the program, your FKC certification serves as a robust, standalone qualification that empowers you to build a thriving independent practice, seamlessly guiding clients through the realities of non standard patterns without having to rely on rigid, traditional frameworks. Alumni will be able to apply to the Read Your Body directory.
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Secular, flexible, tons of support. The FKC training sits uniquely at the intersection between holistic immersions and strictly medicalized models. We designed the Fertility Knowledge Collective to occupy a highly practical middle ground, explicitly specializing in equipping you to interpret fertility charts for clients who are strictly Trying to Avoid (TTA) pregnancy. W e do not train you to become a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner or a generalized Cycle Coach, rather we support your through interpreting postpartum, post-pill, perimenopause, we specialize in the complex charts.
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The program runs April-Dec 2026. You will meet biweekly with your chart review partner, and live calls are approx 2x per month (recorded in case you can’t make it live) on Thursdays at 11am ET. Your practicum phase is from Sept-Dec. You will need to find 1-3 practice clients by Sept.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
WE’RE INTRODUCING A NEW PROGRAM STRUCTURE FOR SEASON 5 OF FKC. HERE’S THE BREAKDOWN:
phase 1: charting crash course
Preparation phase. Learn how to chart your own personal cycles with the FKC charting protocol
phase 2: masterclass series
Three months of self-paced webinars and ongoing group calls.
phase 3: certification phase
You’ll find 1-3 clients to teach and meet for practicum case review sessions. You’ll submit for certification at the end.
EVIDENCE, RESPECT, REAL LIFE CHARTING
At FKC, WE DON’T BELIVE IN ONE-SIZE-FITS ALL FABM EDUCATION. WE BELIVE IN EQUIPPING EDUCATORS TO THINK CRITICALLY, TEACH RESPONSIBLY, AND TEACH REAL PEOPLE WITH MESSY LIVES.
Curious, collaborative, and committed to nuance.
We’re a diverse team secular, working side by side because we share one core belief: client-centered fertility education matters. And it works best when it’s grounded in science and offered without moral or ideological strings attached.
No one here is asked to teach from a religious or political framework. Instead, we focus on:
Functional, flexible charting that works in real life
Evidence-informed practices (not dogma)
Respectful, open conversations — even when beliefs differ
We’re not here to tell you what to believe. We’re here to support you in teaching with integrity in a way that aligns with your values, while making space for your clients to do the same.