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With brightwheel Professional Development, get unlimited access to state-accepted courses, completed on your schedule. Certificates issue automatically with hours posted directly to most state registries.

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Accepted in 49 states
Every course is confirmed for state acceptance — one less task on your plate.
Certificates issue automatically
Finish a course and your certificate issues instantly — saved and audit-ready.
Hours posted to state registry
Completed hours post straight to most state registries — officially on record.
130+ courses
Earn IACET CEUs across practical topics built for staff and admins.
Earn your CDA
120+ hours of CDA coursework toward a top ECE credential — included.
Unlimited access
Short video modules and live office hours that fit any busy day.
brightwheel is an IACET Accredited Provider. In some states our courses are offered in partnership with the Child Care Lounge.

Accepted in 49 states

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130+ state-accepted courses built for early educators and program leaders — covering every CDA competency, with new trainings added monthly.

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Classroom Management and the Teacher
Classroom Management and the Teacher
CDA I: Safe/Healthy Environment CDA V: Program Management
Learn how to support young children’s development through strategies to support your classroom organization and consistent routines to build predictability.
 Infant and Toddler Development and Biting
Infant and Toddler Development and Biting
CDA III: Social/Emotional Development CDA VII: Observation/Documentation
Learn a different approach to the causes of biting beyond the behavior itself and discover ways to support prosocial behaviors that discourage biting in toddlers.
 Managing It All as an Administrator
Managing It All as an Administrator
CDA V: Program Management CDA VI: Professionalism
Learn strategies to manage competing priorities, boost productivity, and feel accomplished in the busy role of early education leadership.
 Scaffolding Learning
Scaffolding Learning
CDA II: Physical/Intellectual Development CDA III: Social/Emotional Development CDA VIII: Child Development
Explore scaffolding techniques and discover strategies to guide children’s growth and development.
 Partnering with Families
Partnering with Families
CDA IV: Families CDA VI: Professionalism
Explore the benefits of partnering with families to increase opportunities for young children’s development and learn new strategies to build effective communication, collaboration, and shared experiences.
 Creating a Healthy and Safe Learning Environment
Creating a Healthy and Safe Learning Environment
CDA I: Safe/Healthy Environment CDA V: Program Management
Discover essential practices for maintaining safe, developmentally supportive spaces that nurture preschoolers’ well-being and autonomy.
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A sample of 130+ courses across 8 CDA competency areas · new courses added regularly

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