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CDA Update
Candidates who achieve a qualifying level of competence on the CDA® exam, when considered alongside the full set of CDA requirements, including training, work experience, and the professional portfolio, may now be eligible for an expedited award decision, which does not require a verification visit.
What’s new:
- The Council can make an award decision without a verification visit for candidates who clearly demonstrate competence through their performance on the CDA® exam.
- Candidates will now upload their CDA® Professional Portfoliodigitally at the time of application via scanned documents or photos, ending the need for paper portfolios.
- This enhancement strengthens efficiency, equity, and timeliness while maintaining the rigor, integrity, and credibility that have defined the CDA for 50 years.
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Sharon Vietmeier: svietmeier@northampton.edu
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Kristina Bodamer: kbodamer@pennwest.edu
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Brandi Slider: sliderb@westmoreland.edu
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Sonya Kitsko: sonya.kitsko@ccbc.edu