CDA TRAINING

CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA) — 120 Hours

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This is a 120-hour online course. This course satisfies the CDA training requirements to apply for a National Child Development Associate Credential. A CDA Credential is a nationally recognized early childhood professional credential awarded by the National Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. A person who has earned the CDA Credential is referred to as a CDA. To receive a certificate of completion, students must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher and complete the course within 18 weeks.

Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate Renewal Course — 45 Hours

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This is a 45-hour online course. This course satisfies the CDA training requirements to maintain a National Child Development Associate Credential. A CDA Credential is a nationally recognized early childhood professional credential awarded by the National Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. To receive a certificate of completion, students must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher and complete the course within 10 weeks (Terms) or 18 weeks (Quarters).

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All courses are completed online. These online courses are independent self-study with no classroom meetings; students may login to their course on their own time schedule, and there are no specific login times. Students may email and/or call during office hours with course content questions for course instructors. The instructional methods used include reading, audio/video lectures, and topic quizzes.