First Course Begins September 1
World Sleep Academy is a sleep medicine education program designed by World Sleep Society, a nonprofit organization of sleep physicians and researchers with thousands of members worldwide.
- Faculty of practicing sleep physicians
- Completely online
- Low cost
- Full scholarships available
World Sleep Academy is designed for working health care professionals. Learn the foundations of sleep medicine while interacting online with an international network of practicing sleep physicians and your fellow learners.
Our Students
Health care professionals in many fields find value in learning sleep medicine at World Sleep Academy. Our curriculum is designed for people with some knowledge or experience in health care but little specific training in sleep health and sleep disorders.
- Nurses
- Family physicians
- Psychologists
- Technologists
- Nursing assistants
- Allied health professionals
With World Sleep Academy, you can bring the latest advances of sleep medicine to your career and community.
Take the next step in your health care career today.
Academy Overview
Topics include...
- Sleep science
- Sleep technology
- Sleep studies
- Sleep case studies
- Evaluation of patients with sleep disorders
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- Non-OSA sleep-related breathing disorders
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Hypersomnias
- Sleep-related movement disorders
- Parasomnias
- Insomnia
- Psychological aspects of sleep
- Circadian disorders
- Pediatric sleep concerns
- Pharmacology
- Setting up a sleep lab
- Introduction to research methodologies
- Action research
Wondering if World Sleep Academy is the right fit for you?
Send us your questions about World Sleep Academy. We would love to hear from you!
Common Questions
All World Sleep Academy content is written and delivered by practicing sleep physicians and researchers who work at prestigious institutions and who volunteer their time for the Academy.
However, World Sleep Academy does not provide any credit or license. Learners who successfully complete a tier will receive a signed digital certificate with a curricular description of key competencies. Learners who successfully complete all tiers (and so the entire World Sleep Academy program) will receive a signed digital diploma and a digital letter of recommendation from a key faculty member.
If you are a health care worker, particularly in a place underserved by sleep specialists, who is interested in knowing more about sleep medicine and research, then the Academy is designed for you.
Practicing physicians will find much value in World Sleep Academy, but you do not have to be a licensed or certified physician to enroll. Nurses, community health workers, and clinicians – among many other allied health professionals – are also encouraged to apply. Our accessible curriculum is designed with you in mind.
To pass the first two tiers, you need to submit a portfolio of activities and pass an evaluation. There will be specific deadlines to submit the portfolio and pass the evaluation.
To pass the final tier, you need to submit an action research project, detailed case study analysis, and an evaluation that covers all of the sleep disorders in Tier 2.
- Tier 1: US $750
- Tier 2: US $1250
- Tier 3: US $750
All three tiers together: US$2500 (savings of $250)
Scholarships will also be available to accepted individuals based on financial need.
World Sleep Academy is a program of World Sleep Society, a non-profit organization registered in the United States. The World Sleep Academy is staffed by our international sleep expert members who are donating their time. Your tuition covers only the operating expenses for the Academy.
Yes. Scholarships that cover all or most of the tuition are available to students based on financial need. You can apply for a scholarship in the same form used to apply for entry into the Academy.
Yes. All courses take place online and use both asynchronous and live formats.
The Academy is designed to be a learning experience for health care workers who are currently working. The Academy’s online format and learning materials are designed to be flexible to the needs of a working professional.
About World Sleep Society
World Sleep Society (WSS) is a nonprofit membership organization of sleep and circadian researchers, physicians, technologists, and allied health professionals. The mission of WSS is to advance sleep health worldwide. World Sleep Society fulfills this mission through various public and membership-based programs, including the biennial World Sleep congress, World Sleep Day, the International Sleep Research Training Program, Healthier Sleep magazine, and World Sleep Academy. Learn more about WSS programs and how to get involved on the official WSS website, worldsleepsociety.org.
