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Registration is open.

2025 English Cohort Start Dates: Session 1 - January 20th, Session 2 - March 24th, Session 3 - May 19th at 7:00pm

2025 Spanish Cohort Start Dates: Session 1 - January 22nd, Session 2 - March 26th, Session 3 - May 21 at 7:00pm

The program costs $300 to participate. Our advisors will review your application and will give you instructions for paying for this program if it is a good fit for your needs and if you are eligible for financial assistance.

Candidates will meet in group sessions and 1:1 as needed by appointment. By the end of the program, Candidates will understand the CDA Credentialing process. Candidates will have completed the portfolio with all competencies and resources required; have applied for the CDA exam, registered for the written exam at a Pearson Testing site, have an assigned PD Specialist, applied for the EIP funding for the exam, taken a practice test, and received Verification Visit coaching.