Can you get your CDA online?
To apply for your initial CDA Credential, the cost is $425 for online applications and $500 for paper applications. CDA candidates save $75 by applying online! As part of the application process, you will select a CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist from the Council’s online directory.
How long does it take to complete a CDA course?
120 Hours
The CDA Training Takes 120 Hours The CDA classes can be finished in a month, or you may take a year. If you work on the CDA training 10 hours per week, then it will take 3 months to complete the 120 hours of CDA training.
How much can you make with a CDA certificate?
CDA Credential Salary
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Earners | $66,500 | $5,541 |
| 75th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 |
| Average | $39,745 | $3,312 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 |
How can I earn my CDA?
You earn your CDA by:
- Meeting 120 hours of qualified professional development (typically completed through a CDA training course)
- Passing the Child Development Associate Certificate exam, given by Pearson VUE at a designated testing site.
- Passing your Verification Visit.
- Passing a review of your Professional Portfolio.
How much does it cost to get your CDA online?
How much will it cost? To apply for your initial CDA Credential, the cost is $425 for online applications and $500 for paper applications. CDA candidates save $75 by applying online! To renew your CDA Credential, the cost is $150 for paper applications.
How much does a CDA course cost?
To apply for your initial CDA Credential, the cost is $425. To renew your CDA Credential, the cost is $150 for paper applications. Candidates who apply online will receive a $25.00 discount and the cost for renewal is $125.00.
Is a CDA an associates degree?
There are no national requirements for teachers of young children. Most states and localities require early childhood educators to have a Child Development Associate’s credential (CDA). Some employers prefer their teachers have an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in early childhood education.
Can anyone get a CDA?
The eligibility requirements to apply for a CDA Credential are as follows: You must have a high school diploma or be a high school junior or senior in an early education/child development Career and Technical Program. Within 3 years before you apply: Obtain 480 hours of experience working with young children.
What is a CDA equivalent to?
CDA-equivalent credentials include: Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) Child and Youth Care (CYC) Worker Certification. Montessori Certificate.