Child Development Associate Certification Course Programs
We have 3 CDA Certificate Paths for you to choose from:
- Self-Study CDA
- Instructor-Supported CDA
- CDA Renewals
Choose Your Path Below!
Click Here for a step-by-step list to help guide you through our enrollment process.
Courses with no Education Coach.
Only Available in English.
$850 for full program.
The Self Study CDA Certificate meets the 120 clock hours of professional development required by The Council for Professional Recognition in order to obtain the National CDA Credential. The CDA online training program is comprised of eight Instructional Units. These units focus on the six CDA Competency Standards established by The Council for Professional Recognition.
To Enroll into the
Self-Study CDA Family Child Care Certificate
To Enroll into the
Self-Study CDA Preschool Certificate
To Enroll into the
Self-Study CDA Infant-Toddler Certificate
Support from an Education Coach.
Available in English and Spanish.
$1,400 for full program.
The Instructor-Supported CDA Certificate meets the 120 clock hours of professional development required by The Council for Professional Recognition in order to obtain the National CDA Credential. The program is comprised of three Instructional Units. These units focus on the six CDA Competency Standards established by The Council for Professional Recognition. Each student in the Online Instructor-Supported CDA Certificate program receives support from an Education Coach (EC). Each EC is an early childhood specialist and has previous experience working in a child care center or school.
In addition, CCEI’s Instructor-Supported CDA Certificate program has been evaluated by the National College Credit Recommendation Service (National CCRS) and has been recommended for 8 semester hours of credit in Human/Child Development or Early Childhood Education in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category.
To Enroll into the
Instructor-Supported CDA Family Child Care Certificate
To Enroll into the
Instructor-Supported CDA Preschool Certificate
To Enroll into the
Instructor-Supported CDA Infant-Toddler Certificate
Available in English and Spanish
$499 for full program
CCEI’s CDA Certificate Renewal program of study is designed to provide the 45 clock hours of professional development required by The Council for Professional Recognition in order to renew the National CDA Credential.
To Enroll into the
CDA Credential Renewal Certificate –
Family Child Care
To Enroll into the
CDA Credential Renewal Certificate –
Preschool
To Enroll into the
CDA Credential Renewal Certificate –
Infant-Toddler
Courses with no Education Coach.
Only Available in English.
$850 for full program.
The Self Study CDA Certificate meets the 120 clock hours of professional development required by The Council for Professional Recognition in order to obtain the National CDA Credential. The CDA online training program is comprised of eight Instructional Units. These units focus on the six CDA Competency Standards established by The Council for Professional Recognition.
To Enroll into the
Self-Study CDA Family Child Care Certificate
To Enroll into the
Self-Study CDA Preschool Certificate
To Enroll into the
Self-Study CDA Infant-Toddler Certificate
Support from an Education Coach.
Available in English and Spanish.
$1,400 for full program.
The Instructor-Supported CDA Certificate meets the 120 clock hours of professional development required by The Council for Professional Recognition in order to obtain the National CDA Credential. The program is comprised of three Instructional Units. These units focus on the six CDA Competency Standards established by The Council for Professional Recognition. Each student in the Online Instructor-Supported CDA Certificate program receives support from an Education Coach (EC). Each EC is an early childhood specialist and has previous experience working in a child care center or school.
In addition, CCEI’s Instructor-Supported CDA Certificate program has been evaluated by the National College Credit Recommendation Service (National CCRS) and has been recommended for 8 semester hours of credit in Human/Child Development or Early Childhood Education in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category.
To Enroll into the
Instructor-Supported CDA Family Child Care Certificate
To Enroll into the
Instructor-Supported CDA Preschool Certificate
To Enroll into the
Instructor-Supported CDA Infant-Toddler Certificate
Available in English and Spanish
$499 for full program
Available in English and Spanish
$499 for full program
CCEI’s CDA Certificate Renewal program of study is designed to provide the 45 clock hours of professional development required by The Council for Professional Recognition in order to renew the National CDA Credential.
To Enroll into the
CDA Credential Renewal Certificate –
Family Child Care
To Enroll into the
CDA Credential Renewal Certificate –
Preschool
To Enroll into the
CDA Credential Renewal Certificate –
Infant-Toddler
Here are some of the many benefits of CCEI’s CDA programs:
- High graduation rates
- Earn the required 120 hours of training in all eight CDA subject areas
- Access courses 24/7/365 from anywhere with internet access
- 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
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Need Help?
If you have questions or concerns, please call
Melissa Thomas: 800.499.9907 ext. 523
or via email at mthomas@cceionline.com
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Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST
