A step-by-step instruction book to make the CDA process easier and less stressful. The up-to-date edition of the easy-to-understand CDA Prep Guide, Fifth Edition offers step-by-step support through the process of earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. It includes assistance in choosing your training, compiling the Professional Portfolio, and successfully completing the Verification Visit or Virtual Verification Visit and CDA Exam. It is updated and expanded to include the new Birth to Five CDA Credential. Earning a CDA Credential is a valuable way to begin or continue your journey in lifelong learning. The most important outcome of your CDA education is the new and expanded knowledge that translates into improved practices in your early childhood program.