Child Development Associate Training
at Delgado Community College
New Orleans Catalog
About
The Child Development Associate Training course was designed especially for working adults. Upon completion of the course, you will have earned the 120 hours of professional development required by the Council of Professional Recognition for CDA certification. The course is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Takes
6 Months
Costs
$1.3k
Leads to
$21.3k careers
Example Career
Childcare Workers
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$18,110
$21,280
$29,010
$8.71
$10.23
$13.95
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Professionals in this field can expect to perform the following duties:
- Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions.
- Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
On average, entry-level positions in this field in LA earn approximately $13/hr.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education and is a key stepping stone on the path of career advancement in early childhood including earning a Care and Development of Young Children(CDYC) Associate of Applied Science degree.
Admissions
Other requirements may need to be met for the CDA certification. Visit https://www.cdacouncil.org/credentials/apply-for-cda for more information.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Delgado Community College
615 City Park Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119