Short Certificate

Child Development Associate - CDA Credential

The Child Development Associate Short Certificate prepares a student to enter the field of childcare as an assistant teacher in a classroom. It meets the educational component requirements for students who want to obtain a Child Development Associate credential (CDA).

To sit for the national credentialing exam with the Council for Professional Recognition, students must complete 420 hours of approved training in a childcare facility in addition to the courses listed.

Total Credits
9