CDA Credentialing Process
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- Date of Publication
- December 14, 2023
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Overview
Course Information
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is the most widely used and recognized program to enhance current practices and provide a critical first step to a deeper understanding of early childhood education and career advancement. This course supports early childhood educators who are going through the process of earning a CDA.
In this two-hour course, the learner will be able to identify and follow the steps in the CDA credentialing process, determine the coursework required for the CDA, and describe the verification visit and exam process.
After completing this training, participants should be able to:
- Describe the benefits of obtaining a CDA credential for early childhood educators;
- Identify the various requirements that need to be met before applying for a CDA credential; and
- Follow the appropriate procedures to complete the credentialing process, as prescribed by the Council for Professional Recognition.
The development of this online course was 100% funded by federal Child Care and Development Funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as part of an $8,000,000 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission.
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