Obtain or Renew a CDA Credential & Renew a NAC
Searching for ECE certification or online early childhood education certificates to advance your career? Looking for 120 hours of CDA classes, 45 hours of CDA renewal training, or 24 hours of NAC renewal training? Care Courses can help you renew your CDA or NAC and get a CDA.
Need assistance? Call 1-800-685-7610 (Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET) or email info@carecourses.com. We’re happy to help!
Get your CDA Credential
Renew your CDA Credential
Renew Your NAC Credential
Why Choose Care Courses for CDA & NAC Training
Care Courses provides training accepted for earning or renewing the CDA and for NAC renewal. CDA · CDA renewal · NAC renewal
Questions about requirements or enrollment? Call 1-800-685-7610 (Mon–Fri, 9–5 ET) or email info@carecourses.com.
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Learn about our partnership with the CDA Council and NECPA's acceptance of our training. CDA Council Partnership · NECPA NAC Acceptance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The CDA is a teacher/educator credential from the Council for Professional Recognition. The NAC is an administrator/director credential from NECPA. Choose CDA if you work directly with children; choose NAC if you lead or manage a program.
Classroom educators typically pursue the CDA. Program directors or aspiring leaders typically pursue the NAC. Review your role and goals to determine which matches your needs.
Yes. Care Courses provide training accepted for earning or renewing the CDA and for NAC renewal.
No. Courses are self-paced. Start anytime, work on your schedule, and download certificates after passing.
CDA: 120 hours to apply. CDA renewal: 45 hours to renew. NAC renewal: 24 hours to renew.
Yes. You receive an official Care Courses certificate for each completed course to use for your CDA or NAC.
Enroll directly with NECPA for the 45-hour NAC course, complete the competency-based sections and required assignments, and submit per NECPA’s instructions. Register with NECPA here: Enroll in the Online NAC.
What our students say
“I love Care Courses! I have been working to get my CDA and love that I can do it as fast or slow as I want. Everyone I talk to is always so nice and helpful. I will be taking more courses when I am done with these at the end of this month. Thank you!”
— Fruitport, Michigan
“I just completed my first 20 hours for my CDA renewal. The material is fantastic! I learned so much! Thank you.”
— Cle Elum, Washington
“The Care Courses I ordered were great! They arrived fast and the grading and certificate service was amazing! Thanks so much for making this training available and offering it to correspond to the NAC requirements. I very much appreciate your super customer service!”
— Grosse Pointe, Michigan
