Can you take your CDA exam online?

To schedule the exam online, Candidates must first create a Pearson VUE web account. When creating your account, you will need the Candidate ID number from your Ready to Schedule Notice that you received from the Council.

How do I take the CDA exam?

Complete the documentation collection: Professional Portfolio, Family Questionnaires. Submit a completed CDA application with full payment. Take the CDA Exam at a local Pearson Vue test center. Complete the CDA Verification Visit with the PD Specialist.

How do I get my CDA in Michigan?

Everything you need to know about earning your CDA in Michigan….Apply

1. Select a Professional Development Specialist.
2. Fill out CDA application online at www.cdacouncil.org/yourcda.
3. Secure payment for your credential or apply for a scholarship to help cover the cost.

Is getting your CDA worth it?

Having a CDA credential helps qualify you for more jobs by showing potential future employers that you have reached a professional level of skill and knowledge. Muhs explains that while a CDA credential may not always be required by employers, it holds great value.

How much is the CDA exam?

The price for the CDA exam is $450. You must meet eligibility requirements to take the CDA exam.

How long does a CDA certification last?

three years
A CDA Credential is valid for three years from the award date. Keep in mind that a CDA Credential may only be renewed for the original setting, age-level endorsement and specialization.

How long does it take to get a CDA certificate?

120 Hours
The CDA Training Takes 120 Hours The CDA classes can be finished in a month, or you may take a year. If you work on the CDA training 10 hours per week, then it will take 3 months to complete the 120 hours of CDA training.

How long is a CDA good for?

3 years
The CDA® renewal process gives you the opportunity to reaffirm your competence as Preschool, Infant-Toddler, Family Child Care or Home Visitor Child Development Associate®. A CDA credential is valid for 3 years from the award date. Please note: You must renew your CDA credential before it expires.