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Build knowledge.
Develop skills. Care with confidence.

Professional education in newborn care, designed for real-world care. Progress from foundational knowledge to advanced specialist and maternity nurse training through self-paced online learning, educational videos, assessments, case studies, and knowledge checks.

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01

Newborn Care Fundamentals

Building the foundation for confident newborn care

A comprehensive foundation programme for individuals who want to develop essential knowledge and practical skills in caring for healthy newborns.

Duration6 weeks · Self-paced onlineRegular priceAED 895FOUNDING LAUNCH PRICEAED 695

FOUNDING LAUNCH PRICE · Current approved launch promotion. No expiration date has been set.

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Payment plans

Payment plan not currently offered for this programme.

Enrollment requirements
  • No previous professional newborn-care experience required
  • Open to parents, caregivers, nannies, healthcare-support workers, and interested learners
  • Basic English reading comprehension recommended
  • No formal healthcare qualification required
Who it may be for

Aspiring caregivers, nannies, new parents, family caregivers, and individuals new to newborn care.

Programme modules
  • Introduction to Newborn Care
  • Understanding the Healthy Newborn
  • Newborn Anatomy, Physiology & Transition
  • Newborn Assessment & Observation
  • Newborn Feeding Fundamentals
  • Diapering, Hygiene & Personal Care
  • Newborn Bathing & Skin Care
  • Newborn Sleep & Safe Sleep
  • Handling, Positioning & Soothing
  • Newborn Development & Behaviour
  • Common Newborn Concerns
  • Newborn Safety & Emergency Awareness
  • Communication With Parents & Families
  • Professionalism & Ethical Newborn Care
Programme outcome

A foundational understanding of newborn care and the responsibilities involved in safe, responsive, and compassionate care.

Assessment

14 module knowledge checks with 15 multiple-choice questions each, followed by a 30-question final comprehensive assessment. Each assessment requires 80% or higher to pass, and retakes are available after review.

Practical training

Hand hygiene, newborn-care station preparation, safe handling, head and neck support, positioning, feeding preparation, bottle feeding, burping, diaper changing, umbilical cord care, bathing, skin care, dressing, swaddling, safe sleep, soothing, observation, documentation, handover, communication, and escalation recognition.

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Newborn Care Specialist Program

The advanced professional newborn-care pathway

An advanced professional newborn-care specialist course covering practice, feeding problem-solving, sleep support, developmental care, documentation, family communication, emergencies, professional standards, and comprehensive assessment.

Duration12 weeks · Self-paced onlineRegular priceAED 1,795FOUNDING LAUNCH PRICEAED 1,495

FOUNDING LAUNCH PRICE · Current approved launch promotion. No expiration date has been set.

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Payment plans

Payment plans may be available. Approved deposit, installment count, and schedule will be confirmed before enrollment.

Enrollment requirements
  • Previous newborn-care experience recommended but not mandatory
  • Basic English reading comprehension required
  • Prepared to complete online lessons, knowledge assessments, and learning activities
Who it may be for

Aspiring specialists, maternity nurses, experienced nannies, postpartum professionals, and caregivers seeking professional development.

Programme modules
  • Advanced newborn care principles
  • Newborn assessment and observation
  • Feeding support and problem-solving
  • Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding considerations
  • Newborn sleep and settling
  • Sleep-support strategies
  • Hygiene, skin and cord care
  • Infection prevention and safety
  • Development and age-appropriate interaction
  • Routines, cues, crying and soothing
  • Common concerns and emergency awareness
  • Documentation, reports and handovers
  • Family communication, boundaries and confidentiality
  • Private-family practice, standards and case studies
  • Comprehensive final assessment
Programme outcome

Learners will develop a comprehensive, practice-focused understanding of newborn and infant care, with the knowledge and professional skills to support feeding, sleep, development, safety, daily routines, documentation, family communication, and private-family care.

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Maternity Nurse Professional Training

Premium professional maternity nurse training

A premium professional programme for preparing to work as a maternity nurse, combining newborn care with maternity and postpartum support, household practice, family communication, confidentiality, boundaries, handover, and career preparation.

Duration16 weeks · Self-paced onlineRegular priceAED 2,795FOUNDING LAUNCH PRICEAED 2,395

FOUNDING LAUNCH PRICE · Current approved launch promotion. No expiration date has been set.

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Payment plans

Payment plans may be available. Approved deposit, installment count, and schedule will be confirmed before enrollment.

Enrollment requirements
  • Previous childcare, newborn-care, maternity, nursing, midwifery, or related experience recommended
  • Applicants without professional experience may be considered based on background and suitability
  • Basic English communication and reading comprehension required
  • Able to complete online coursework and assessments
Who it may be for

Aspiring maternity nurses, newborn care specialists, experienced nannies, postpartum professionals, and caregivers transitioning into private-family work.

Programme modules
  • Newborn characteristics and daily care
  • Feeding, sleep, settling and soothing
  • Hygiene, safety, infection prevention and development
  • Postpartum recovery and practical maternal support
  • Supporting feeding, rest and family adjustment
  • Professional boundaries and healthcare escalation
  • Private-household professionalism and cultural sensitivity
  • Planning, organization, handover and documentation
  • Working with high-standard private-family environments
  • Career presentation, interviews, agencies and employment preparation
  • Long-term professional relationships
  • Final assessment
Programme outcome

A stronger understanding of professional responsibilities, newborn-care knowledge, communication skills, and household practices relevant to maternity nurse work.

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Specialized Programs

Focused learning for
multiple newborn care.

Twin Care is a specialized pathway separate from the Academy’s three core programmes.

SP

Twin & Multiple Newborn Care Specialist Certification Program

Specialized Program · 14-module pathway

Specialist education for learners supporting twins and multiple newborns, with structured lessons, interactive learning activities, assessments, and a protected Student Portal.

Regular priceAED 1,795FOUNDING LAUNCH PRICEAED 1,495

Same approved pricing structure as the Newborn Care Specialist Program. No expiration date has been set.

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ProgrammeFundamentalsSpecialistMaternity Nurse
Duration6 weeks12 weeks16 weeks
FormatOnlineOnlineOnline
LevelFoundationAdvancedProfessional
Best forBeginners and caregivers building a strong foundationExperienced caregivers developing professional-level knowledgeLearners preparing for professional maternity nurse work
Self-paced✓✓✓
Advanced newborn care—✓✓
Professional standardsIntroductionAdvancedComprehensive
Family communicationIntroduction✓✓
Maternity/postpartum support——✓
Career preparation—Introduction✓
Regular priceAED 895AED 1,795AED 2,795
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Course delivery

Learn in a way that
fits your journey.

Depending on the programme, First 28 Newborn Academy may offer the following learning formats. Delivery options vary by programme.

Online learning

Access educational materials from wherever you are.

Video-led learning

Learn through demonstrations, videos, and guided activities.

Private & group training

Training opportunities for individuals, agencies, organizations, and private groups.

Self-paced learning

Study according to your own schedule.

Before you enroll

Clear expectations.
Confident next steps.

Age

Recommended minimum age is 18. Exceptions may be made at the Academy’s discretion where appropriate.

Language

English reading comprehension is required because course materials, assessments, and certification documentation are delivered in English.

Delivery

Core programmes are presented as online learning using lessons, videos, images, scenarios, knowledge checks, assessments, and case studies.

Pricing

Standard prices are AED 895, AED 1,795, and AED 2,795 for Fundamentals, Specialist, and Maternity Nurse Training respectively. Launch / early-bird offers may be activated only during an approved promotional period at AED 695, AED 1,495, and AED 2,395. Payment plans may be offered only for the Specialist and Maternity Nurse programmes, with terms confirmed before enrollment.

Assessment & completion

Learn. Practice.
Demonstrate. Grow.

Newborn Care Fundamentals includes structured theoretical learning, 14 module knowledge checks with 15 multiple-choice questions each, and a 30-question final comprehensive assessment. Module and final assessments require 80% or higher to pass, with retakes available after review. Other programmes may have different requirements.

Students who successfully meet the requirements of an applicable programme may receive a Certificate of Completion. Certificate requirements vary according to the programme.

Important: A Certificate of Completion represents completion of the applicable educational programme. It is not a government licence, professional healthcare licence, regulated professional qualification, or external accreditation unless formally obtained.

Before you enroll

Clear answers for
your next step.

Explore common questions about programme entry, payment plans, online learning, and certification.

Are payment plans available?+

Payment plans may be available for the Newborn Care Specialist Program and Maternity Nurse Professional Training. When offered, the Academy will confirm the total programme price, initial payment, number of installments, payment schedule, payment terms, and certification/payment-completion requirements before enrollment. Payment-plan availability may depend on current enrollment policies.

What certificate will I receive?+

Students who successfully complete the required coursework and assessments may receive the applicable First 28 Newborn Academy Certificate of Completion. It recognizes completion of the applicable educational programme and is not automatically a government licence, regulated professional licence, university qualification, or nationally accredited qualification.

Do I need previous experience to enroll?+

No previous professional newborn-care experience is required for Newborn Care Fundamentals. Previous newborn-care experience is recommended but not mandatory for the Newborn Care Specialist Program. Previous childcare, newborn-care, maternity, nursing, midwifery, or related experience is recommended for Maternity Nurse Professional Training, although applicants without professional experience may be considered based on background and suitability.

What are the age and English requirements?+

The recommended minimum age is 18. Students should have sufficient English reading comprehension to understand course materials, safety instructions, professional terminology, and assessments. Advanced academic English is not necessarily required.

Are the programmes fully online and self-paced?+

Yes. The core programmes are designed for self-paced online learning through structured lessons, educational videos, visual materials, knowledge checks, case studies, scenario-based learning, reflection activities, and assessments. Students are not expected to perform live practical demonstrations unless a specific programme explicitly states that a supervised practical component is included.

Is a university degree or healthcare qualification required?+

No university degree or formal healthcare qualification is required for Newborn Care Fundamentals. Professional programmes may recommend previous childcare, newborn-care, maternity, nursing, midwifery, or related experience, as stated on each programme.

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Infant sleep educationBreastfeeding support educationPostpartum supportInfant developmentProfessional nanny trainingAdvanced newborn care
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