Starting in July 2026, early childhood professionals will have a new way to showcase their learning and professional growth. A new series of digital badges aligned with the Child Development Associate® (CDA®) national credentialing program will be available in the ND Early Childhood Hub.
Digital badges recognize knowledge, skills, and professional accomplishments. They help professionals track their learning, demonstrate competency, and monitor progress toward CDA and career milestones. Once all requirements are completed, badges will be automatically awarded in the ND Early Childhood Hub.
The new badges will include:
B-5 Foundations Series
- Child Development
- Environments
- Family Engagement
- Interactions
- Observation and Assessment
- Principles of Child Development
Leadership Foundations Series
- Professional Practices
- Program Operation
By connecting professional learning to recognized milestones, digital badges support early childhood professionals as they build their qualifications and strengthen their practice.