The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
Program: CDA
Prerequisites: GED
Certifications Upon Completion: The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
Length of Course: 120 Hours / 300 lessons
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this course is to prepare individuals to obtain The Child Development
Associate (CDA) Credential.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ is the most widely recognized credential
in early childhood education (ECE). It is the best first step on the path of career advancement in
early care and education. The distinctive CDA Credential is the only nationally recognized,
portable, reciprocal, competency-based credential of its kind. This program includes books and
certification testing.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:
Our institution has developed its own e-learning platform together with
a combination of class lectures, hands on with a computer, one on one demonstrations, and
in-house lab experiences applicants can accomplish certification.
PROGRAM LENGTH
The following hours are recommended program lengths. It is understood, however, each student
learns at his or her individual pace and there will be students who successfully complete the
program in fewer or more hours that what is recommended.