Apply Now For the September 2026 Training!
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Apply Now For the September 2026 Training! 〰️
Start Your Studies to Become a Fertility Awareness Educator and teach the Justisse Method This Year!
Overview of The Fertility Awareness Educator Program
Our Fertility Awareness Educator program is a comprehensive 15-month online training that prepares the students to provide fertility awareness education and teach the Justisse Method. Graduates of the program will be licensed as Justisse Method® instructors.
The training provides an evidence-based understanding and interpretation of fertility biomarkers that allow the confident identification of fertile and infertile days of the menstrual cycle. Students also acquire an understanding of normal and atypical menstrual cycle parameters, and the role of the menstrual cycle in whole-body function and health.
Fertility awareness education naturally touches on general body literacy, sexuality, relationships, reproductive decision‑making, and sometimes health concerns. This is why our program equips students with a broad and general understanding of male and female sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology, different reproductive planning options, sexual relationships and practices, common reproductive conditions, and historical, cultural and societal factors that shape reproductive options and experiences. Our program ensures future educators can offer informed, sensitive guidance and collaborate effectively with health‑care providers and other professionals.
The training focuses on educating the student to teach clients how to observe, chart, and interpret their menstrual cycle events using a person-centered approach. Students gain skills to support clients in identifying and seeking support for menstrual cycle health challenges but are not trained to provide health consultations or treatments.
At Justisse College International, we are mindful of both the complexity of the field of sexuality and reproduction as well as the responsibility one has as an educator to teach with attention to detail, an open mind and commitment to serve clients as individuals.
The full program has two parallel tracks, one covering the basics of human sexuality and reproduction, and one developing mastery of the Justisse Method, followed by a supervised internship where you begin teaching clients.
Sexuality & Reproduction Track
5 modules:
SR1: Sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology
SR2: Sexual and reproductive practices
SR3: Sexual and reproductive health issues
SR4: Sexual and reproductive narratives
SR5: Sexual and reproductive wellbeing
Provides a foundational understanding of human reproduction and sexuality
Can be taken as a standalone track by anyone interested in the topic of sexuality and reproduction
Modules are also available individually
Justisse Method Mastery Track
4 modules:
JM1: Justisse Method mastery I
JM2: Justisse Method mastery II
JM3: Justisse Method mastery III
JM4: Justisse Method mastery IV
Focused, method‑specific skill development
Only available through full program enrollment
Must be completed in order
Internship
6‑month supervised internship during which you start taking on clients and teaching the Justisse Method
Includes internship seminars
Includes private sessions with internship supervisor
Includes formal assessment
You begin earning compensation from your own clients during the internship, helping to offset the costs of the program.
The estimated time commitment is between 10-15 hours per week. The actual study time needed varies from student to student based on individual pace and/or prior experience, as well as English language proficiency.
Strengths of the program
Founded in 1987, Justisse College International (JCI) was the first secular, Fertility Awareness Educator (FAE) training program. Our curriculum draws from decades of experience.
JCI completed a multi-year, exhaustive review of the literature and methodological update in 2025, publishing new guidebooks and teaching materials to meet the needs of an ever changing landscape of reproductive health.
The FAE program at JCI is a comprehensive, evidence informed, and intellectually robust FAE training.
At Justisse, we are aware of the deep significance this work has for the individual client, and the sensitive nature of the information that can arise when charting. In addition to mastering the Justisse Method, our instructors study the history of women’s health, including political, medical, ethical, emotional and socioeconomic influences. This nuanced education is what we believe makes Justisse Method Instructors some of the best in the field of fertility awareness educators.
Frequently Asked Questions about Our educator training Program
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The Justisse Method Instructor program is a 15-month online, distance learning program that includes a 6 month supervised internship. The program starts each September. The application deadline is August 1st.
Some program modules are open to everyone. If you complete some of the program modules as standalone courses and later join the full program, your previously completed modules will count toward your studies. This would reduce your workload per month while still being able to complete all the modules required for your FAE certification. While this may take longer to complete, it may be a better fit for some.
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Find our application linked HERE.
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You can expect to devote 10-15 hours of focused time per week to your studies. The Justisse Method Instructor student is given support and follow-up from multiple Justisse College faculty and adjunct faculty and has the opportunity to attend a number of virtual group sessions and chart review workshops throughout their training. The student will engage with the coursework online and accomplish a number of assignments and practices per module. In the Internship portion of the training, you will also be working with clients under supervision. It is possible to add extension months to the program (at an extra cost) if needed. It is recommended that you only commit to one program at a time.
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There are regular group learning opportunities through live, online continuing education events. Additionally, all Justisse Method Instructor students are invited to a private platform for clinical and community discussions.
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Learning takes place using the following modalities:
1) Reading texts and listening to audio and video recordings (books, articles and on-line course material)
2) Written assignments, quizzes, exams, presentations and group activities -
The total tuition for the 15 month program is $11,550 CAD. This includes 9 program modules paid per monthly module at $690 CAD each, and a 6-month internship paid monthly at $890 CAD per month.
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Justisse College has earned accreditation from The Association for Fertility Awareness Professionals (AFAP) for our 2 year HRHP program (no longer offered). We are currently seeking accreditation for our Justisse Fertility Awareness Educator (FAE) program and will update this section accordingly. AFAP is the international accrediting body for secular, fertility awareness educator (FAE) training programs.
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Successful completion of an Anatomy & Physiology course is required which can be in the form of a college transcript or online program. You will also be asked to upload documentation of a previous or current career which required post secondary education or training.
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Tuition is billed monthly for all students. “Buy now, pay later” services (such as Klarna, Afterpay, and Affirm) are available via our learning platform Thinkific in countries that support them.
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The early bird application fee is ½ price and we waive the application fee for those living in the global South who apply early.
The Association for Fertility Awareness Professionals offers a scholarship to qualifying students. You can find more information and application details here: https://www.fertilityawarenessprofessionals.org/scholarship/Many of our graduates have successfully found some financial support to help defer the cost of training. Students have received scholarships from 3rd parties that support women' s health and education. It is also possible to receive employer educational contributions to help cover the cost of your training.
Remember that you will also be charging for your services during the last 6 months of the program as an intern, which can help pay for the cost of your training. -
English language proficiency is required. Advanced fluency and perfect English is not required, but to successfully complete the program, you need to be able to understand instructions, discussions, and learning materials in English as well as express yourself understandably, both in writing and in speech.
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With each new cohort, times zones will be taken into account to provide the most opportunity for students to attend live sessions. Our faculty live in a wide range of time zones to accommodate the needs of students around the world.
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Yes, you will want to let your contacts know when you will be starting your internship and market yourself. Occasionally, the college fields requests for those looking to work with an intern and will provide a list of current interns to the potential client. This is not something to be depended upon though and all interns are ultimately responsible for building their client base. Each student must work with a minimum of 6 clients during their internship with at least 6 hours of instruction/consultation per client.
