Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification Training and Test Prep Program

Our cohort based CDA Training Certificate program meets the 120 clock hours of professional development plus offers online live instruction and guidance in preparing for the test and submitting your portfolio. The tuition includes both the textbook and the test fee. The cohort meets weekly to discuss content, check in on course progress, and review portfolio content. 

Most learners who are currently employed an ECE facility in the state of Delaware are eligible to take this course at no cost.

Find out if you are qualified by working through the steps below. If you would prefer to talk to a representative from the College of Professional and Continuing Education, please call 302-356-2455 or email continuinged@wilmu.edu.

STEP 1: Self-Check for Eligibility
To be eligible for DE Department of Labor funding for this program, you must answer "YES" to all of the following questions:

 I currently work either full-time or part-time at a licensed Early Childhood Education facility in the state of Delaware.
 My ECE location (just my single location) employs fewer than 50 workers.
 I have previous paystubs (six months preferred).
 I have a Social Security Number.
 I have a driver's license or photo ID that shows my current address.
 (Men only) I have registered for Selective Service.

 
STEP 2: Register for a CDA Certification Course with Wilmington University
If you were able to answer "YES" to each of the above questions, then it is time to select a course! Click here to see the available cohorts. Create a student account and register for free.

STEP 3: Create an Account with the Delaware Department of Labor
To be eligible for DE Department of Labor funding, you must create an account with the DE Department of Labor here: Delaware JobLink. If you would like assistance in completing the DE Department of Labor account creation, please call 302-356-2455 or email continuinged@wilmu.edu.

 

Dr. Debra Berke
Wilmington University
Director, Psychology/Organizational Dynamics Programs
Director, Center for Prevention Science

Join us for all three workshops for just $200.
Register here for the entire workshop series or select individual workshops below.
Workshop Details:

Tuesday, Feb 3: “An Overview of a Trauma-Informed Approach”
Participants will be provided with the framework for trauma-informed practices that can be used to identify trauma and toxic stress in themselves and in others who may need support. Increase your understanding of the types of experiences that can cause distress and learn ways to develop personal resilience and offer trauma-informed care to others.

$75 per person
Register here for "An Overview of a Trauma-Informed Approach."

Tuesday, Feb 10: “Trauma-Informed Leadership”
Participants will learn to recognize behaviors that might be the result of trauma or stress and appropriately respond as managers and leaders. Learn about concepts such as vicarious trauma, re-traumatization and compassion fatigue with an eye on self-care as you create a protective and trusting workplace environment.

$75 per person
Register here for "Trauma-Informed Leadership."

Tuesday, Feb 17: “Assessing Resilience in Trauma-Informed Organizations”
Participants will explore ways of defining and/or being a trauma-informed, resilient organization and the tools that currently exist to assess and measure these concepts. Engage in conversation about this topic and share experiences and resources so that we can advance the work of creating, maintaining, and assessing trauma-informed, resilient organizations around the globe.

$75 per person
Register here for "Assessing Resilience in Trauma-Informed Organizations."

For group rates or for more information, please call the College of Professional and Continuing Education at 302-356-2455 or email continuinged@wilmu.edu.