Transform your home into a hub of learning and joy with our Family Fun CDA Credential Training! Join us for 120 hours of enriching education designed to open doors to exciting opportunities in early childhood education.
This training is tailored to help participants earn their Family Child Care CDA credential, aimed at educators working with children from birth to 5 years old in a family child care setting.
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ is the most widely recognized qualification in early childhood education (ECE) and serves as an ideal first step toward career growth in ECE. Through this 120-hour training, participants will fulfill the 10+ hours of required training for the CDA professional credential in the following key areas:
Additionally, this training includes CDA Professional Portfolio Review resources created by certified CDA PD Specialists.
Steps to Earn Your CDA:
What You Need to Apply:
Next Step: The CDA Application
Once you have completed the necessary coursework, purchase the $25 CDA Competency Standards Book from the Council for Professional Recognition (http://www.cdacouncil.org). This book will guide you through the application process, including:
Final Steps:
Once all requirements are met:
Candidates who have received a "Ready to Schedule" notice from the Council for Professional Recognition can schedule the CDA Exam either online or by phone. Testing is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To schedule online, create a Pearson VUE account using the Candidate ID number from your "Ready to Schedule" notice.
To schedule by phone, call 1-866-507-5627 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. Note that the Council for Professional Recognition cannot schedule exams directly.
You are purchasing a session of an online training that includes online assessments. Your certificate will be emailed to you once you pass the final exam with a passing grade of 80%.
Your certificate will bear the name you provided to us when you signed up. For support and questions regarding the material presented in this class please contact us at [email protected]. Please consult our frequently asked questions page for other questions or feel free to contact us.
No prerequisites are required for the completion of this course.