20204
Childhood Development Associate Preparation
What you'll learn
Launch your preschool teacher or daycare career with this Childhood Development Associate Preparation microcredential! Through engaging activities, written documentation, and active participation in an early education seminar, you will cultivate the essential skills and competencies needed to thrive. You will gain real-world experience through a minimum of 225 hours of supervised work. With this microcredential, you also have the option to prepare for a CDA (Childhood Development Associate) application, enhancing your career prospects. Approved by the Council for Professional Recognition in Early Childhood Education and based on core competency standards, successful completion of this microcredential opens doors to continued study and to immediately apply for positions as a an aide or assistant in preschool or daycare settings.
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This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.