Child Development Associate (CDA) Courses

The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is the most widely recognized credential for aspiring early childhood professionals. CCPN offers the unique opportunity to coordinate CDA Preparatory courses at a discounted cost, with flexible schedules, and technology support. Hours earned through courses by CCPN are also able to be used with select colleges for AA or BA degree completion.

How It Works:

1
Apply

You can review which courses are available and complete your application and payment below. We will begin reviewing your application and contact you if anything is missing.

2
Learn

Upon acceptance, you will receive a confirmation email from CCPN. Your CDA textbook will be mailed to your home address and your CDA instructor will contact you to begin the course.

3
Achieve

After completing the course, your hours will be entered in the PD Registry, and you will have the tools to complete your portfolio, and the knowledge for your assessment.

4
Advance

After passing the CDA Assessment, you will now have your credential! You're on your way to moving up in the ECE field, including going on to complete an AA or BA program.

The registration fee has been waived! Applicants do not need to pay the normal $100 registration fee.

Available Courses

Why Choose Our CDA?

LOW COST

The cost of these courses are reduced because of grants.

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

We have laptops, flash drives, and more to loan to those who need them to complete coursework.

RESOURCE ROOM

CCPN has resources for candidates available at the ECPRC.

COLLEGE CREDIT

Courses can matriculate to college for those pursuing an AA or BA degree in ECE.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

Courses are offered as online and face-to-face at a variety of times.

EXPERT INSTRUCTORS

Are instructors are PQAS certified and have years of experience teaching.

Note: If you are an employer paying for your staff's CDA, and you need an invoice in order to pay for accounting purposes, please contact .