--- title: "Professional Development" id: "26625" type: "page" slug: "professional-development" published_at: "2026-06-23T19:24:12+00:00" modified_at: "2026-06-26T22:24:06+00:00" url: "https://mybrightwheel.com/professional-development/" markdown_url: "https://mybrightwheel.com/professional-development.md" taxonomy_language: - "English" --- # Meeting your state training requirements just got easier. 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. No extra logins, no searching for courses, and no chasing certificates. It’s all in brightwheel. [Get started](#form-modal) [View course catalog](https://info.mybrightwheel.com/professional-development-courses) ![brightwheel logo](https://mybrightwheel.com/wp-content/themes/_brightwheel/img/logo.svg) ## It’s all in brightwheel Your staff is already in brightwheel every day. Now their training is too. 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 Select your state to see how brightwheel supports your program’s training requirements.” Find your stateChoose a state… Accepted + auto-posted to registryAccepted in brightwheelNot yet available ## Explore the course catalog 130+ state-accepted courses built for early educators and program leaders — covering every CDA competency, with new trainings added monthly. 0+ Courses on demand 0 CDA competency areas 0 States accepted A few of what’s insideShowing 5 of 130+ courses [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.](https://info.mybrightwheel.com/professional-development-courses) [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.](https://info.mybrightwheel.com/professional-development-courses) [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.](https://info.mybrightwheel.com/professional-development-courses) [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.](https://info.mybrightwheel.com/professional-development-courses) [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.](https://info.mybrightwheel.com/professional-development-courses) [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.](https://info.mybrightwheel.com/professional-development-courses) [+125 more courses Browse the full catalog](https://info.mybrightwheel.com/professional-development-courses) [Browse the full catalog](https://info.mybrightwheel.com/professional-development-courses) A sample of 130+ courses across 8 CDA competency areas · new courses added regularly ## See how it all works Complete state-accepted courses right inside brightwheel — no extra logins Certificates tracked automatically, hours auto-posted to state registries where available Unlimited CDA-eligible courses for your entire team brightwheel On-demand courses On-demand courses to complete your annual training & development My trainings Available courses Resource hub CERTIFICATION · 1 MODULE Understanding children’s assessments CERTIFICATION · 1 MODULE Observing cognitive development CERTIFICATION · 1 MODULE Observing social and emotional development 2:04 · no sound needed Professional Development — product overview 2 min product overview Watch now ## Ready to get started? 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