This training supports Florida child care providers in understanding credentialing requirements and making informed professional development decisions. Participants will review the essential components of the national Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and define the meaning of professionalism in child care, including ethical practice, accountability, and continuous learning.
The training introduces Florida’s childcare credentialing pathways and highlights their key features, including education-based, experience-based, and training-based options. Participants will learn how to select an appropriate Florida credentialing pathway based on their education, experience, and career goals. The session also connects credentialing decisions to workforce support programs such as T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® and INCENTIVE$ Florida, emphasizing strategic planning and long-term professional growth.
You are purchasing a session of an online training that includes online assessments. Your certificate will be emailed to you once you pass the final exam with a passing grade of 80%.
Your certificate will bear the name you provided to us when you signed up. For support and questions regarding the material presented in this class please contact us at info@childcareed.com. Please consult our frequently asked questions page for other questions or feel free to contact us.
No prerequisites are required for the completion of this course.