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CDA Credential Training IN-PERSON

IN-PERSON

CDA Credential Training

Earn your Child Development Associate training face to face with an Elite trainer in an interactive, hands-on classroom.

120

Clock Hours

12

CEUs

8

Subject Areas

$325

Tuition

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What Is the CDA Credential?

The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education and a key step toward career advancement. It is based on a core set of competency standards that guide early care professionals as they grow into qualified teachers of young children.

Who Qualifies for the CDA?

To earn the CDA Credential, candidates need:

  • ✓  A high school diploma or GED, or current enrollment in a high school career or technical program
  • ✓  480 hours of experience working with young children in the appropriate setting within the last three years

Why Choose the In-Person Experience?

  • ✓  Face-to-face learning with an Elite trainer
  • ✓  Interactive, engaging, and hands-on activities
  • ✓  Saturday classes in Southwest Houston
  • ✓  Network with other early childhood educators
  • ✓  Supporting downloadable materials included

The 8 CDA Subject Areas

1Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
2Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development
3Supporting children’s social and emotional development
4Building productive relationships with families
5Managing an effective program operation
6Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
7Observing and recording children’s behavior
8Understanding principles of child development and learning

Your Training Includes

  • ✓  Orientation
  • ✓  All 8 CDA Subject Areas
  • ✓  Professional Portfolio support
  • ✓  Observation guidance
  • ✓  CDA Exam Preparation

Course Details

  • Credit: 120 clock hours and 12 CEUs
  • Audience: Teachers, directors, and owners
  • Level: Basic, intermediate, and advanced
  • Covers: All CDA Competency Standards and Subject Areas

This course requires the CDA Competency Standards book. Get the book

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WANT MORE THAN THE CDA?

Upgrade to the Leadership Pathways Bundle for $699

Ready to grow into leadership, become a director, or open your own center? This bundle gives you the roadmap.

  • ✓  CDA Credential Training ($325 value)
  • ✓  Texas Director Credential Program ($450 value)
  • ✓  FREE Mentorship Session ($125 value)

Bundle value: $900. Your price: $699.

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Prefer a Different Format?

The same CDA training, 120 clock hours, and 12 CEUs in every format.

Online

100% self-paced, start anytime

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Live Virtual

Weekly live Zoom classes plus online coursework

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Take the next step in your early childhood career today.

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