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Frequently Asked Questions 

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When do I need to renew my CDA?

Central Florida Institute of Training (CFIT) courses are open enrollment, and students work at their own pace. Each student has a full year to complete the training, but most complete it sooner.

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How long is each course?

A Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification is the most widely recognized certification for Early Childhood Teachers.  It gives the candidate portability of accreditation throughout the United States and other Countries. The CDA National certificate will travel with you to different locations where you might relocate. It is an outstanding achievement for the candidate.

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What is a CDA National Certification?
What are the 480 contact hours? 

You can go to www.teach-fl.org to learn more. To apply, click here.

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The student will need to have or work towards 480 hours of working with children from birth to eight over the past five years. And 80 of those hours need to be while the student is enrolled in the program. This can be a combination of volunteer or employment hours.  The student can acquire all 480 hours while they are in the program if they have not accumulated any previous hours. 

Click the Sign Up Today link.  www.cfitinc.com 

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How do I sign up for a course?
Where can I find information about the Florida TEACH Scholarships? 

Each CDA National must be renewed every three years with 4.5 CEUs. The candidate can renew up to six months early. CFIT offers the 4.5 CEU renewal course that can be started at any time.

How often do I need to renew my FCCPC Credential? 
What is the FCCPC
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The FCCPC stands for the Florida Child Care Professional Credential.  It is the state of Florida’s equivalent of the CDA. It is recognized throughout the state of Florida and approved through the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Once a candidate successfully completes our FCCPC program, they will receive a certificate of training and Central Florida Institute of Training will send the Student Information to DCF.

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The credential must be renewed every five years. CFIT offers the 4.5 CEU renewal course that can be started at any time.

How do I renew my FCCPC Credential?
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What additional steps do I need to take to obtain my FCCPC training certificate after I successfully complete the 120-hour course? 
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The renewal candidate will need to have 4.5 CEUs and fill out the renewal application on the Department of Children and Families website. CFIT offers the CEU renewal course online, and it can be started at any time.

There are no additional steps needed from the FCCPC candidate to receive the training certificate.  

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Do the courses require a textbook? 

The CDA National and the FCCPC Credential courses have a required electronic textbook. 

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What additional steps do I need to take to obtain my CDA National Credential after I successfully complete the 120-hour course?

The CDA National candidate will need to apply to the Council for Professional Recognition for their Credential. This application has an additional fee that is not included with the CDA 120-hour course. The candidate will also need to take a final exam with the Council for Professional Recognition and have a formal observation by one of the Council’s Professional Development Specialist (PDS).

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