Earn a Childhood Development Associate Credential.

Why So Many Educators Struggle to Complete Their CDA

Many early childhood professionals begin the CDA process with excitement but quickly find themselves overwhelmed.

Common challenges include:

• Not knowing where to start
• Difficulty completing the professional portfolio
• Lack of support or mentoring
• Trainings that feel disconnected from real classroom practice

Without the right guidance, many educators delay or abandon the process altogether.

That’s exactly why we created unlockED PRO.

A CDA Program Designed for Real Educators

At unlockED PRO, we believe professional development should be practical, supportive, and achievable.

Our CDA training program was created by experienced early childhood educators who understand the realities of working in licensed childcare programs.

Our course provides:

• Clear guidance through each step of the CDA process
• Practical strategies you can apply immediately in your classroom
• Digital portfolio resources and templates
• A supportive community of educators working toward the same goal

This is more than a training course — it’s a pathway to professional growth.

What’s Included in the CDA Program

✔ Step-by-Step CDA Roadmap
Understand the entire credential process from start to finish.

✔ 120 Hours of Professional Development Training
Aligned with CDA competency standards.

✔ Digital Portfolio Templates
Save time with ready-to-use portfolio resources.

✔ Practical Classroom Strategies
Learn approaches you can implement immediately.

✔ Ongoing Mentorship and Support
Get guidance when you need it most.

✔ Access to Our Professional Learning Community
Connect with other educators on the same journey.

This Course is Perfect For

• Early childhood educators working in childcare programs
• Family childcare providers
• Assistant teachers preparing to advance in their careers
• Educators who started the CDA but never finished
• Professionals seeking career advancement in early childhood education

Created by Educators Who Understand the Field

unlockED PRO was created by experienced early childhood professionals who have spent years supporting educators in classrooms, childcare programs, and professional development settings.

We recognized that many CDA programs provide information — but not the mentorship and practical guidance educators truly need.

Our mission is simple:

To support educators in finishing what they start and advancing in their careers.

Why Learn From Us

• 30+ years in early childhood education
• experience supporting educators and childcare programs in higher education
• deep understanding of licensing and professional standards

• commitment to mentoring educators

*Former childcare business owners.

10-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

We want you to feel confident in your investment.

If within the first 10 days you feel this program is not the right fit, you may request a full refund.