CDA Training ProgramEarn the 120 Hours Required for the National CDA Credential®

Our CDA Training Programs are designed to help early childhood professionals meet the educational requirements for the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential®. Upon successful completion of all eight units, you will have completed the required 120 hours of formal early childhood education training needed to apply for your CDA Credential® through the Council for Professional Recognition.

Choose the CDA Training Option That's Right for You

Flexible, affordable, 100% online — learn at your own pace

OPTION 1 — MOST POPULAR

Complete CDA Training Program

$385 Pay in Full

120 Clock Hours

Enroll Now — $385

Developed by the early childhood education experts at Successful Solutions Training in Child Development, this comprehensive program provides the full 120 clock hours required for CDA® eligibility.

Program Features

• ✓100% online and mobile-friendly
• ✓Self-paced learning with 24/7 access
• ✓Fully narrated, automated courses
• ✓Progress tracking with automatic resume capability
• ✓Courses presented in English
• ✓Open-ended assignments and multiple-choice quizzes
• ✓No textbooks required
• ✓Downloadable resources and handouts included
• ✓Professional Portfolio guidance and resources provided
• ✓Certificate awarded upon completion

Payment Options

Pay in Full$385

Unit Payment Plan — $60 per unit (8 units x 15 hrs)$480 total

Half Now / Half Later — Units 1-4 and Units 5-8$200 + $200

Enrollment Information

Access valid for 1 year from date of purchase. Optional 1-year extension available for $150.

Approved for Annual Training Credit In:

AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

OPTION 2 — WITH IACET CEUs

CDA Training with 12 IACET CEUs

$399 Pay in Full

12 IACET CEUs = 120 Clock Hours Equivalent

Enroll Now — $399

Offered in partnership with Smart Horizons, accredited by IACET and authorized to issue IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Successful completion awards 12 IACET CEUs, equivalent to the 120 hours required for CDA® eligibility.

Program Features

• ✓100% online and mobile-friendly
• ✓Self-paced learning with 24/7 access
• ✓Fully narrated, automated courses
• ✓Progress tracking with automatic resume capability
• ✓Courses presented in English
• ✓Multiple-choice assessments only
• ✓No written assignments required
• ✓No textbooks required
• ✓Certificate awarded upon completion

Payment Options

Pay in Full$399

Module Payment Plan — pricing varies by training hoursVaries

Half Now / Half Later — Modules 1-4 and Modules 5-8$249 + $249

Enrollment Information

Access valid for 1 year from date of purchase. Optional 1-year extension available for $150.

Approved for Annual Training Credit In:

AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MS, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, SD, TX, UT, VT, and WY.

Understanding the CDA Credential®

The CDA Credential® is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education, awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition.

1

Complete 120 Hours

Successfully complete a CDA training program such as one above.

2

Prepare Portfolio

Compile a Professional Portfolio following the CDA Competency Standards Book.

3

Work Experience

Document at least 480 hours working with young children within 3 years prior to application.

4

Submit Application

Apply directly through the Council for Professional Recognition.

5

Verification & Exam

Schedule Verification Visit with a CDA PD Specialist and complete CDA Exam at Pearson VUE.

6

Receive Your CDA

Once all requirements are reviewed, the Council awards your CDA Credential®.

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Invest in your future with a flexible, affordable CDA training program designed to fit your schedule.

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For complete requirements, visit www.cdacouncil.org