Get ready to embark on an exciting journey to earn your CDA Preschool Credential with our comprehensive 120-hour training! This program will transform your passion for working with preschoolers into a valuable career asset.
Designed to help participants achieve their Preschool CDA credential, this training is ideal for educators working with children ages 3 to 5 in a center-based setting.
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ is the most recognized credential in early childhood education (ECE) and is the perfect first step toward career advancement in the field. Over the course of 120 hours, students will complete the required training for the CDA professional credential in the following subject areas:
Additionally, you will receive CDA Professional Portfolio Review resources, created by certified CDA PD Specialists.
What you need to apply:
Once you have met the prerequisites and completed the required coursework, purchase the $25 CDA Competency Standards Book from the Council for Professional Recognition (http://www.cdacouncil.org). This book outlines all the steps needed to apply, including:
Once the Council for Professional Recognition sends you a "Ready to Schedule" notice, you can book your CDA Exam. You have two options:
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.