To apply for the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED, or current enrollment in a high school career or technical education program.
Experience: At least 480 hours of experience working with children within three years before beginning your application.
Training: Completion of 120 hours of formal training in eight subject areas, all of which are covered in ProSolutions Training’s online CDA coursework.
For more information about the CDA assessment process, please visit www.cdacouncil.org.