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A Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized measure of participation in professional development and continuing education programs. CEUs demonstrate your commitment to lifelong learning and can support professional advancement or serve as proof of skill development in your field.

In the early care and education (ECE) industry, CEUs are often required to renew a Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential. The CEU measurement is simple: one hour of completed coursework equals 0.1 CEU. In other words, you can divide the total number of course clock hours by 10 to determine how many CEUs you’ll earn.

ProSolutions Training is proud to be an accredited Authorized Provider of continuing education and training through the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). This accreditation ensures our courses meet the highest standards for quality and relevance—and there’s no additional cost for earning CEUs.

When you complete eligible courses through ProSolutions Training, you’re not only enhancing your professional skills but also earning valuable CEU credit toward your ongoing growth and certification requirements.

Since 2008, ProSolutions Training (PST) has been a trusted leader in providing high-quality, engaging professional development for Early Care and Education (ECE) professionals. Each year, we deliver over one million course hours, helping educators strengthen their skills and make a lasting impact on the children they serve.

At PST, we believe learning should be inspiring, interactive, and accessible. Our self-paced online courses are available 24/7 and feature videos, audio, and activities designed for busy adult learners. With over 200 training hours available, professionals can complete courses individually or through group subscriptions that offer flexibility and value.

Our curriculum is developed by experienced educators, child care directors, and subject matter experts who ensure each course reflects the latest research and best practices in early childhood education. As an Authorized Provider with the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), our courses are recognized across all 50 states and align with state licensing standards.

Whether you’re advancing your career, managing a team, or maintaining compliance, ProSolutions Training offers a simple, affordable way to keep learning and growing, all while empowering the next generation of learners.

Getting started with ProSolutions Training is simple! Just select the course you’d like to take, provide a few basic details, and choose your preferred payment method. Once registered, you’re ready to begin learning right away. If you’re unsure which course to choose, you can create an account now and add your desired courses at a later time.

Please note that ProSolutions Training accounts cannot be shared. Each individual must register separately to ensure accurate recordkeeping and to receive personalized certificates of completion.

When it comes to professional growth in early childhood education, flexibility and quality matter. ProSolutions Training (PST) offers both accessible, research-based learning designed to meet educators where they are.

Flexibility and Personalization
A ProSolutions Training subscription provides instant access to a wide range of online learning opportunities, services, and support. Subscriptions make it easy to create personalized, ongoing professional development plans that fit individual goals and schedules. With unlimited access, learners can complete courses at their own pace and revisit material anytime to strengthen knowledge and skills.

What’s Included in an Annual Training Subscription

• Self-paced coursework available 24/7
• Director-level account management to add or remove staff as needed
• Courses developed by early childhood education (ECE) curriculum experts
• Instant access to Professional Development Certificates and reporting tools
• IACET CEU credit at no additional cost
• Courses approved by many states and accrediting entities
• Dedicated technical assistance and customer support

PST offers a wide range of courses, from Child Growth and Development to Professional Development and beyond. For a complete list of topics, please visit the ProSolutions Training website.

By combining convenience, expert content, and meaningful support, PST empowers educators to keep growing, both for themselves and the children they serve.
 

ProSolutions Training, a StraighterLine company, is a well-respected and experienced professional development source. Since 2008, ProSolutions Training has provided high-quality online training curricula, available 24/7 on its proprietary learning management platform.

ProSolutions Training is an authorized provider of continuing education units (CEUs) through IACET, the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training.

The authorization process requires the company to demonstrate the highest quality in its trainings, management, and record-keeping and to pass a stringent audit.

Additionally, every state has accepted or approved specific ProSolutions Training courses for state credit. (See the approvals page for your state on our website.)
State Approval Information

In 2010, ProSolutions Training launched its 120-hour online CDA training that meets the formal education requirement of the Council for Professional Recognition. In July 2017, ProSolutions Training received the Council’s CDA Gold Standard Training Certification because of the quality of our online coursework, the support services we provide for students and our comprehensive learning management system.

That's why you choose ProSolutions Training, the Leader in the Industry! 

All training courses, tests, and certificates are delivered online and require Internet access. To view the courses, you will need an Internet browser (such as Google's Chrome or Firefox). Courses can be accessed through a desktop, laptop, or mobile device.

You will also need a printer to print out a copy of your certificates, or you may save your certificate to your device as a pdf.

ProSolutions Training offers a variety of resources throughout the CDA curriculum to guide you in developing your Professional Portfolio. These resources are designed to help you understand the portfolio requirements and organize your materials effectively.

For specific questions about content or work quality, please contact a Professional Development (PD) Specialist. You can locate a PD Specialist using the tools available on the Council for Professional Recognition’s website. To access these tools, you will first need to create or log in to your YourCouncil account.

If you have previously completed courses with ProSolutions Training that are also included in our 120-hour CDA Training package, you will automatically receive credit for those courses; you will not need to retake them.

If you completed training outside of ProSolutions Training, please contact the Council for Professional Recognition directly to confirm which courses may be accepted toward your CDA requirements. You can reach the Council at 1-800-424-4310 or visit their website at www.cdacouncil.org

ProSolutions Training offers CDA Renewal training in three settings: Preschool, Infant/Toddler, and Family Child Care.

The cost of the CDA Renewal training is $129. Please note that this fee does not include the $250 electronic application fee required by the Council for Professional Recognition.

Completing your renewal through ProSolutions Training ensures you maintain your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and continue meeting the professional standards set by the Council.

The ProSolutions Training Child Development Associate (CDA) training program is priced at $399. Discounts are available for subscription holders and bulk purchases. Please note that this fee does not include the CDA Competency Standards Book, which must be purchased directly from the Council for Professional Recognition, or the $525 electronic application fee required by the Council.

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.

ProSolutions Training offers affordable and comprehensive courses designed to help you complete the 120-clock-hour formal education requirement for earning and maintaining your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential from the Council for Professional Recognition. In July 2017, ProSolutions Training earned the Council’s CDA® Gold Standard Training Certification in recognition of the quality of our online coursework, the support services we provide to students, and our robust learning management system. We are also an official partner of the Council. Click here for more information on the CDA. 

Our CDA training program provides certificates for all types of the CDA Credential. Courses cover all subgroups, giving teachers a well-rounded knowledge base. The Council for Professional Recognition accepts our certificate for all CDA types to satisfy the training requirements.

Your ProSolutions Training account provides easy access to all your training records, including certificates and transcripts.

Certificates and transcripts remain available for at least five years following course completion, allowing you to conveniently view, download, or print your records whenever needed.

To access your documents, simply log in to your account and navigate to the transcript tab to review your completed courses and certificates.

Your certificates and transcript can be easily accessed at any time through your ProSolutions Training account. Both serve as official records of your completed coursework and professional development achievements.

To view or print your documents, simply log into your account and click the “Transcript” tab located on the top blue bar. From there, you can generate your transcript and view, print, or save both your certificates and transcript for your records.

If a completed course does not appear in your transcript, double-check that you have finished the post-course evaluation. This step is required before a certificate is issued. Once completed, your certificate will automatically appear in your account and can be accessed anytime through the Transcript tab.

When completing courses through ProSolutions Training, you’ll receive documentation that reflects your accomplishments and ongoing professional development. Two key records provided are certificates and transcripts, each serving a unique purpose in recognizing your training achievements.

A certificate serves as official verification that you have completed a specific course or training package. Each certificate highlights the course title, completion date, and continuing education credit earned.

A transcript, on the other hand, provides a broader record of your professional development. It lists all completed courses or training packages, organized by the year in which they were finished. Transcripts offer an easy way to track your overall progress and document your continued dedication to professional growth in the early childhood education field.

CEU stands for Continuing Education Unit. CEUs are nationally recognized units earned for participation in qualifying continuing education programs and may be used for professional advancement or as evidence of increased abilities in a particular field. In the early care and education field, CEUs are required to renew a CDA.

The CEU measurement is: 1 hour of course completion = 0.1 (or one tenth) of a CEU. Or, you can divide the course clock-hours by 10 to determine the applicable number of CEUs for a class. ProSolutions Training is an accredited authorized provider of continuing education and training units (CEUs) through the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). CEUs are awarded at no additional cost for all eligible courses.

Yes! ProSolutions Training is an accredited Authorized Provider of continuing education and training through the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). This means that all eligible courses you complete can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) at no additional cost.

Because ProSolutions Training offers both state approvals and CEUs, we are required to have learners complete a course evaluation at the end of each class. This evaluation not only fulfills accreditation requirements but also helps our team identify areas for improvement and ensure the highest quality learning experience.

Please note that your course certificate will become available only after the evaluation is completed. Be sure to answer all questions in the evaluation to successfully submit it and receive credit for your training.

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In alignment with best practices for adult learning and state registry requirements, students may complete up to eight hours of training in a single day. This limit helps ensure that learners have adequate time to absorb and retain course material.

Once you’ve reached the daily maximum, you may continue viewing additional course content; however, access to post-tests will be temporarily restricted. Testing will become available again on the next calendar day, allowing you to resume your training at a healthy, productive pace.

Many of our courses include helpful resource materials designed to enhance your learning experience. These free resources support and reinforce the course content, offering practical tools and information you can use in your classroom or professional setting.

To access these materials, simply click on “Resources” at the bottom of any course slide. From there, you can view the available documents directly on your screen or download them to your computer for future reference. These resources are a great way

Some ProSolutions Training courses include interactive Learning Applications to help reinforce key concepts as you learn. These activities are a required part of the course and must be completed before moving forward.

The interactive Learning Applications will appear as multiple-choice questions throughout the course. To participate, simply click on your selected answer to see if it’s correct. If you choose the right response, you can continue to the next screen using the right arrow at the bottom of the page. If your first answer isn’t correct, don’t worry, just try again until you find the right one.

You won’t be able to move forward until the correct answer is selected, but there’s no time limit, and these questions aren’t graded. If you get stuck, you can revisit earlier sections by clicking the left arrow to review the material, then return to the question screen to continue your progress.

Each ProSolutions Training class is designed to be clear, engaging, and easy to follow. Every course includes three key components to guide your learning:

1. Pre-Test: Begin with a short, ungraded pre-test to assess your current knowledge of the topic.

2. Course Presentation: Read through the course content at your own pace. You can pause and return at any time.

3. Post-Test and Evaluation: Once you’ve completed the presentation, take the post-test to demonstrate what you’ve learned, then complete the brief course evaluation.

After completing the post-test and evaluation, you’ll instantly receive a personalized certificate showing that you completed one or two hours of state-approved training and earned 0.1 or 0.2 CEUs. It’s that simple!

Note:
If you do not achieve a score of 80% or higher on your first two post-test attempts, you’ll have two more chances to pass at no additional cost. After four unsuccessful attempts, you’ll need to repurchase the course to try again.

If a satisfactory score of 80% or higher is not achieved on the first post-test attempt, you are allowed one additional opportunity to retake the test at no extra cost.

If both attempts result in a failing score, you will need to retake the course content to unlock two more post-test attempts. Should you not pass after four total attempts, your course will automatically reset within 48 hours, allowing you to begin again.

Each course is designed as a series of screens that you can read at your own pace.

To move to the next screen, click on the right arrow at the bottom of the screen.

To return to a screen you've already seen, click on the left arrow at the bottom of the screen.

If you have to stop for any reason, you will be able to return to the point where you stopped after you return to the site and log in, so you will not lose any progress.

ProSolutions Training makes payment simple and secure. At the start of each course, you’ll be prompted to choose your preferred payment method. If you’d like to pay online, our secure credit card payment option allows you to complete your transaction quickly and safely.

Once payment is processed, you can begin your course right away. After completing the course, you’ll be able to print your certificate immediately. If you don’t pass the test on your first attempt, don’t worry, you will have up to four opportunities to pass without any additional payment.

ProSolutions Training offers a flexible and affordable alternative to traditional onsite classes. Learners can choose to purchase all their desired courses at once and complete them over time, or buy individual courses as their schedule allows. This flexibility makes it easy to design a professional development plan that fits personal goals, timelines, and budgets.

Course pricing is determined by length and content, with individual courses starting at just $14, making high-quality early childhood education training accessible to everyone. With ProSolutions Training, you can invest in your growth without the high cost or rigid structure of in-person classes.

Professional growth should be flexible, affordable, and accessible. With an Individual Subscription from ProSolutions Training (PST), educators can take charge of their own learning journey, anytime, anywhere.

Learn What You Want, When You Want
An Individual Subscription provides access to over 200 hours of professional development courses designed specifically for early childhood education professionals. For 12 full months, subscribers can explore a wide variety of topics at their own pace, reviewing content as needed to reinforce knowledge and skills.

This is the most cost-effective online training option for a single learner, offering the freedom to complete courses on your schedule while earning valuable continuing education credits.

Subscription Benefits

• Access to online training courses created by PST’s curriculum experts

• Instant printing of Professional Development Certificates upon course completion

• IACET CEU credit is included at no additional cost

• Courses designed to meet state licensing and professional development standards*

*Note: Course availability may vary by state depending on licensing requirements.

Whether you’re building foundational skills or expanding your expertise, an Individual Subscription gives you the tools and flexibility to grow professionally, all year long.

For more information or to subscribe, visit the ProSolutions Training website.

Building a strong, knowledgeable team starts with consistent, high-quality training. ProSolutions Training (PST) Group Subscriptions make it easy for organizations and agencies to provide accessible, affordable professional development that supports every member of their staff.

Comprehensive Access and Flexibility
A Group Subscription provides access to over 200 hours of professional development courses, specifically designed for early childhood education professionals. Available for groups of 5 to 100+ members, subscriptions last a full year with convenient renewal options. This is the most cost-efficient way to ensure your team shares a common foundation of knowledge, skills, and best practices.

Designed for Team Success
Group Subscriptions allow administrators to:

• Run detailed reports on staff progress
• Print administrator copies of completion certificates
• Assign specific courses to team members based on individual or program needs

With PST’s Group Subscription, directors and managers can oversee professional growth while empowering their teams to learn at their own pace. It’s a simple, scalable solution for creating a culture of learning and excellence.

For more details or to explore Group Subscription options, visit the ProSolutions Training website.

At the start of each course, you will be given a payment option. If you prefer to pay online with a credit card, we offer a secure payment method. Once your payment is processed, you can complete your course online, and upon passing, print your certificate immediately! (You will have four attempts to pass the test at no additional cost if you do not succeed on your first try.)

Currently, payment plans are not available. We accept credit cards and mailed checks for purchases over $100. Scholarship funds are accepted only if paid directly to ProSolutions Training on your behalf.

Note about free courses: Please log in before checking out with a free course. You should then be able to complete checkout without entering payment information.

ProSolutions Training courses are an affordable alternative to onsite classes. You may purchase all of your classes at one time and come back to them later, or buy classes individually when you are ready to take them. Individual course prices are based on course hours and content, starting at $14.

In accordance with best practices for adult learning and the requirements for various state registries, students may complete up to 8 hours of training in a single day. After meeting the maximum number of course completions, students may still view additional coursework, but will not be able to access the test until the next calendar day.

• Learners are limited to completing up to 8 hours of courses per day.
• The day is based on Time Zone .

• The 8-hour cap is determined by the assigned course hours (the instructional hours associated with each course).
• These hours can be viewed in the course catalog.

• Academic integrity: Helps protect the credibility and rigor of the courses.
• Learner well-being: Prevents cognitive overload and fatigue by ensuring students don’t rush through excessive coursework in a short period.
• Consistent pacing: Promotes more effective learning by encouraging steady progress rather than studying a large amount of material in a short period of time.

ProSolutions Training is approved to offer professional development for Early Childhood Education in most states, and our CDA coursework is approved nationwide.

To find the approval status of ProSolutions Training coursework in your state, you can visit our State and CEU approvals page here: State and CEU Approvals

ProSolutions Training is an authorized provider of CEUs with IACET, (the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training). IACET CEUs are available free of charge to anyone who successfully completes a course with ProSolutions Training and are accepted by many professional organizations and other entities.

Trainings are based on up-to-date research combined with experience in the fields of child care, early education and other human services.

Contact your state licensing agency to verify training approval.

These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, users, and clients of ProSolutions Training and its website. 

By accessing the ProSolutions Training website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Do not access this website if you do not accept these Terms and Conditions. 

Terms and Conditions

If you have completed a course with ProSolutions Training but do not see your completion information in your state registry account, please check the following:

1. Registry ID: Ensure your Registry ID is entered in your ProSolutions Training account. This ID is required to verify course completion.

2. Opt-Out Setting: Confirm that the Opt-Out option in your ProSolutions Training profile is not selected. If you add your Registry ID later, course completion data will begin transmitting from that point forward.

3. Name and Email Consistency: Verify that your first and last name in your ProSolutions Training account exactly match those in your registry account. In some states, your email address must also match.

4. Work State: Ensure the work state listed in your ProSolutions Training account matches the state registry.

5. Certificate Submission: Some states require individuals to submit training certificates for verification. ProSolutions Training automatically sends course completions to the following states: Arkansas, California, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Most course completions should appear in your registry account by the Monday following the course completion date.

Note: It is always best to check with your State Licensing Agency to determine which training satisfies their requirements. 

Many states maintain a professional development registry that tracks your annual training hours. If you have an account with your state’s registry, your Registry ID serves as your unique identifier and can be found by logging into your registry account.

You can add this number to your ProSolutions Training profile to ensure your course completion data is automatically reported to the registry. If you prefer not to share your Registry ID, simply select the Opt Out checkbox in your profile; however, this means your course completion data will not be sent to the registry. Should you choose to add your Registry ID later, ProSolutions Training will begin reporting your course completions from that point forward.

National Workforce Registry Alliance
ProSolutions Training is a proud member of the National Workforce Registry Alliance, which promotes high quality, coordinated, documented, and accessible state career development systems that support a well-trained, well-educated, early childhood and after-school workforce.

Additional state affiliation can be found here:

State Approval Information

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