Advanced Career Pathways

Share your expertise as a CDA Professional Development Specialist.

Become a CDA Professional Development Specialist™

If you enjoy mentoring, coaching, meeting new people, and observing educational environments, becoming a CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist™ may be for you. CDA PD Specialists™ use ECE expertise to assess CDA® candidates’ competencies and facilitate reflective conversations with the candidates. Get details about this important role and how to become a CDA PD Specialist.