Child Development Associate® (CDA)
Child Development Associate® (CDA) Training Certification Program
Our Self-Study CDA programs meet the 120 clock hours of professional development required by The Council for Professional Recognition in order to obtain the National CDA Credential with an Infant/Toddler or Preschool setting. The CDA online training programs are each comprised of eight Instructional Units. These units focus on the six CDA Competency Standards established by The Council for Professional Recognition.
Here are some of the many benefits of CDA training certification programs:
- High graduation rates
- Earn the required 120 hours of training in all eight CDA subject areas
- Web-based coursework accessible 24/7/365
- Up to one year to complete, or sooner if schedule allows
- Accessible Education Coaches to provide on-going assistance and support in reaching your goals
- Support for students in preparing portfolios and other Council requirements toward Credential
- Programs available in both English and Spanish. In addition, students who complete the program may be able to articulate their training through one of CCEl’s articulation partners
Online Childcare training
Practices and understandings within the early childhood education realm are constantly evolving and improving. With the Child Development Associate Credential training program with CCEI, you can build a professional foundation and strengthen your personal capabilities to prepare you for a career in early childhood education and continue to guide you moving forward.
Child Development Associate® (CDA) Training Certification Course Programs
- Instructor-Supported CDA Family Child Care Certificate
- Instructor-Supported CDA Infant-Toddler Certificate
- Instructor-Supported CDA Preschool Certificate
- Guided CDA Birth to Five Care Certificate
- Guided CDA Family Child Care Certificate
- Guided CDA Infant-Toddler Certificate
- Guided CDA Preschool Certificate
- Infant-Toddler Renewal
- Preschool Renewal
- Family Child Care Renewal
- El certificado de cuidado infantil familiar de CDA apoyado por un instructor
- El certificado de bebé-niño de CDA apoyado por el instructor
- El certificado preescolar CDA apoyado por un instructor
- CDA Guiado Niños desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 años
- CDA Guiado Bebés y párvulos
- CDA Guiado Preescolar
- CDA Guiado Hogares de cuidado infantil familiar
- Renovación de la Credencial CDA Bebés y párvulos
- Renovación de la Credencial CDA Preescolar
- Renovación de la Credencial CDA Hogares de cuidado infantil familiar
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Of students say they would recommend CCEI to others
10,687,00+
Online courses hours completed by CCEI students
56,000+
ECE professionals graduated from CDA and other certificate programs
Need to know if your state accepts CCEI’s coursework?
Some of the material presented in these child care courses may differ from the specific child care center director requirements of state or local regulatory agencies and other compliance organizations. Some jurisdictions also limit the number of courses per day or course hours that will be recognized for licensing or other child care director requirements. Please check with your child care director or regulatory office(s) to ensure the courses you plan to take will satisfy the requirement(s) for which you are taking them.
Click on your state for a list of the main regulatory bodies who approve or accept coursework in the early childhood education field and how CCEI’s online classes may be accepted there.