{"id":3524,"date":"2020-08-11T19:58:01","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T19:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrm.msiak.net\/seed\/career-pathways\/cda-credential"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:31:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T21:31:07","slug":"cda-credential","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/seed\/career-pathways\/credentials\/cda-credential","title":{"rendered":"CDA Credential"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CDA Credential<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, administered by the Council for Professional Recognition<\/a>, is a nationally recognized credential in the field of early childhood education. The CDA Credential is a key stepping stone on the path of career advancement for early educators and must be renewed every three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Earning a CDA Credential<\/h3>\n\n\n\n