Convenient, Affordable & Comprehensive
All CDA Training
Our program provides the 120 hours of training, in English and Spanish, in the 8 subject areas needed to fulfill CDA requirements.
Anytime, Anywhere Learning
Available on demand, our CDA courses come in a variety of flexible formats—from asynchronous to synchronous, from microlearning to multi-day options.
Powerful Learning Community
We give teachers exclusive access to subject matter experts, coaches, and a community of more than 70,000 fellow early childhood educators.
College Credit
Our CDA courses are eligible for college credit, helping to build a foundation of success for teachers.
Affordable
Educators can save hundreds on CDA training through our program.
CDA Course, Path & Tracker
Our dedicated CDA planning course, learning path, and tracker streamlines teachers’ CDA journey while helping them build their portfolios.
Child Development Associate FAQs
Administered by the Council for Professional Development, the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is a widely recognized credential in early childhood education. It is designed to demonstrate a teacher’s expertise and professionalism in working with young children.
Earning the CDA can provide teachers with increased job opportunities, higher pay, and enhanced credibility among parents and employers.
We offer CDA training through our Professional Development Teacher Membership. Teachers who want to complete their CDA training through us should share the information on this page with their administrator, who can then purchase the Professional Development Teacher Membership.
No. Only administrators are eligible to purchase the Professional Development Teacher Membership for teachers.
Providing a flexible path to the CDA helps programs recruit and retain teachers supporting their career progression.
The Council for Professional Recognition appreciates the high-quality online CDA training that Teaching Strategies provides, which has allowed educators to successfully earn their CDA.
Dr. Calvin Moore
CEO, Council for Professional Recognition
Providing a path to the CDA credential helps us recruit and retain teachers. Completing CDA training through the Teacher Membership from Teaching Strategies removes obstacles for our teachers and better meets their needs and fits their lifestyles.
Aleisha Sheridan
President & CEO, Building Blocks
Get Started on the Path to the CDA
Talk to the Teaching Strategies Team today to learn how you can get started on the journey to earning your CDA with the Teacher Membership