Wes Watkins Technology Center

The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is a national credential awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition. It is a key stepping stone for many early-care professionals on the path of career advancement in early-care and education. The CDA Credential is based on a core set of competency standards, which guide early-care professionals as they work toward becoming qualified teachers of young children.

CDA Competency Standards
Educational Requirements: 150 Clock Hours of Formal Training

Providing a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment	35
Steps to Advance Children’s Physical and Intellectual Development	25
Positive Ways to Support Children’s Social and Emotional Development	15
Strategies to Establish Productive Relationships With Families	10
Strategies to Manage an Effective Program Operation	10
Maintain a Commitment to Professionalism	25
Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior	10
Principles of Child Growth and Development	20
Total Hours	150

Your Journey to the CDA National Credential graphic

After contacting us about your interest in the course, an application will be sent to you via email requesting the following information:

Student Name
Student Phone Number
Alternate Phone Number
Student Address
Student Date of Birth
Student e-mail address (required)
Company (if applicable)
P.O. Number (if applicable)

Return the completed application via email to lwoods@wwtech.edu as an attachment. You will receive log-in information within 1-5 business days after we receive your application. Once you receive your log-in information, you will complete the online course and take the online exam.

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Continuing Education Units (CEU)

Our online continuing education hours meet the 45 hours/3 years for CDA renewal and 20 hours/year of professional development for childcare workers that is required by DHS to maintain credentials and employment, and stay in compliance with state regulations. All courses are approved by the CECPD OK Professional Development Registry.

Online Courses Include:

Ensuring Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Healthy Children and Family
Keeping Children Safe

And many more!

Cost is based on the number of employees at a facility. Students can obtain 30 CEU hours per semester.

To begin the enrollment process, contact
Lori Woods
405-452-1245 or lwoods@wwtech.edu