CDA Student Information

For details about our CDA program, click on the following link: http://newstudent.cdatraining.org.

Page 3 will provide you with a complete summary of the CDA Credential process.

Please take the time to thoroughly read the 5 pages of New Student Instructions. Take notes while you are reading the information, then contact us with your specific questions regarding the training and the process. The CDA is an investment of time and money, so take the time to read the materials so that you can make an informed decision.

Our CDA training program meets the educational requirements to apply for a National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). The tuition to enroll in the CDA training program is $399. The tuition for the payment plan is based on a per module fee. The CDA Training program includes the 120 hours of training required to apply for a CDA; as well as resources and tutorials to assist you with the remaining CDA process.

You will be required to have 480 hours of work experience by the time that you are ready to submit the Direct Assessment Application to the CDA Council of Professional Recognition. You may be achieving this work experience while completing the training. If you were to work 20 hours per week, it would take you 6 months to have 480 hours of work experience. You could expect that the process of completing the training, gaining the experience, and obtaining the CDA may take about one year. You cannot apply for the CDA Credential if you do not have the 480 hours of experience.

Please contact us with your specific questions and we will be happy to help.

                            New Student Instructions for the CDA Training

                            Enroll in the CDA Training Program

                            CDA Training Payment Plan