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.

STEP 4: Schedule a Meeting with a Wilmington University Advisor
Call 302-356-2455 or email continuinged@wilmu.edu to verify employment, submit a copy of your driver's license/photo ID, and submit paystubs.

STEP 5: Attend Class
You MUST attend your class (especially the first two weeks) to receive funding.  Be sure to carefully check the dates and times of your course and be sure to attend!