Level 2 Certificate in Midwifery Training

Level 2 Certificate in Midwifery Training Overview

Build introductory postnatal care, maternity support and maternal wellbeing awareness with the Level 2 Certificate in Midwifery Training. This online midwifery training course is designed to help learners understand the development of postnatal care, contemporary postnatal care practices, women’s and midwives’ views, the transition into parenthood, maternal empowerment and the wider impact of postnatal morbidity on women and society.

The course covers the history of postnatal care, national and international perspectives, contemporary postnatal care in the twenty-first century, women’s and midwives’ views of early postnatal care, transition into parenthood, empowering mothers, postnatal morbidity and reference learning materials.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to:

• Understand the history and development of postnatal care
• Explore national and international perspectives on postnatal support
• Build awareness of contemporary postnatal care practices
• Recognise women’s and midwives’ views of early postnatal care
• Understand the transition into parenthood
• Develop awareness of maternal empowerment and family wellbeing
• Explore postnatal morbidity and its impact on women and society
• Build foundational knowledge for maternity, care and health support learning pathways

This Level 2 Certificate in Midwifery Training is suitable for beginners, maternity care learners, health and social care learners, childcare learners, family support learners, aspiring midwifery learners and anyone interested in postnatal care awareness.

• › Last Audited and Updated: 18th July 2026

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Level 2 Certificate in Midwifery Training, learners will be able to:

• Understand the historical background of postnatal care.
• Recognise national and international perspectives on postnatal support.
• Develop awareness of contemporary postnatal care approaches.
• Understand women’s and midwives’ views of early postnatal care.
• Recognise the challenges of transition into parenthood.
• Build awareness of maternal empowerment and postnatal wellbeing.
• Understand the wider impact of postnatal morbidity.
• Develop foundational knowledge for further maternity or care-related study.

Who is This Course For

This course is ideal for:

• Beginners interested in midwifery awareness
• Maternity care learners
• Health and social care learners
• Childcare learners
• Family support learners
• Aspiring midwifery learners
• Care assistants and support workers
• Anyone interested in postnatal care and maternal wellbeing

Why Enrol in This Level 2 Certificate in Midwifery Training?

Benefits of this course include:

• CPD Accredited Midwifery Awareness Training
• 100% Online and Self-Paced Learning
• Covers Postnatal Care History and Development
• Includes National and International Perspectives
• Covers Contemporary Postnatal Care Awareness
• Includes Women’s and Midwives’ Views of Early Postnatal Care
• Covers Transition into Parenthood and Maternal Empowerment
• Useful for Maternity Care, Health and Social Care, Childcare and Family Support Pathways

Career Opportunities

Completing this course can support learners interested in maternity care, childcare, family support and health and social care pathways.

Potential career opportunities include:

• Maternity Support Worker Pathway Learner
  Use this course as a foundation before progressing into recognised maternity support training and supervised care experience.
  Average salary: £20,000 to £29,000 depending on role, employer and experience.
• Healthcare Assistant Pathway Learner
  Build postnatal care awareness before progressing into supervised healthcare support roles.
  Average salary: £20,000 to £29,000
• Family Support Worker Pathway Learner
  Use maternal and family wellbeing awareness before progressing into further family support training.
  Average salary: £22,000 to £32,000
• Childcare Assistant Pathway Learner
  Build early family and postnatal awareness before progressing into childcare support roles.
  Average salary: £18,000 to £25,000
• Midwifery Pathway Learner
  Use this course as an introductory learning step before pursuing formal midwifery qualifications and regulated professional training.
  Average salary: Varies depending on qualification level, professional registration and role.

Assessment Method

The Level 2 Certificate in Midwifery Training is assessed through an online assessment process.

After completing the course modules, learners may be required to complete:

• A multiple-choice assessment
• An online test
• Knowledge-based questions related to the course topics

Learners can complete the assessment online at their own pace, making the process flexible and convenient.

Eligibility Requirements

This course is open to learners from different academic and professional backgrounds.

No previous midwifery, maternity care or healthcare experience is required.

This course is suitable for learners who want to:

• Develop postnatal care awareness
• Understand maternity and maternal wellbeing topics
• Build family support and care-related knowledge
• Progress towards further maternity, childcare or health and social care learning

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: Learners should be aged 16 or above.
• Academic Background: No formal academic qualification is required to enrol in this course.
• Language Proficiency: A good understanding of English is recommended to follow the course materials effectively.
• Device Requirement: Learners will need access to a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer with an internet connection.
• Study Commitment: Learners should be prepared to complete the online lessons and assessment independently.

Why Choose Us

• Affordable and high-quality online learning materials
• Beginner-friendly midwifery and postnatal care awareness content
• Practical knowledge for maternity, care and family support learning
• Flexible study through a user-friendly online platform
• Efficient online assessment process
• Helpful student support via email