Pay-As-You-Go CDA® Preparation Classes
Live. Flexible. Affordable. Built for Real Educators.
OMAX Institute offers a Pay-As-You-Go CDA® Preparation model designed to remove financial barriers while providing high-quality, live, instructor-led training.
This model allows early childhood professionals to earn required CDA® training hours one class at a time — paying only for the sessions they attend.
Foundational Access Pricing (Pilot Phase)
$10 per 90-Minute Live Class
This introductory rate is part of a Foundational Access phase created to expand access, support workforce development, and scale participation globally.
Pricing will increase as enrollment stabilizes and capacity expands.
Early participants lock in access at the foundational level.
Who This is For
This program is designed for:
Early childhood educators pursuing their CDA® credential
Professionals balancing work, family, and limited finances
Individuals who want structure without long-term contracts
Teachers who prefer live instruction over prerecorded content
Educators who need a flexible, affordable path to credential completion
Teachers who prefer live instruction over prerecorded content
Educators who need a flexible, affordable path to credential completion
How the Pay-As-You-Go Model Works
Instead of paying thousands upfront, participants:
✔ Register for individual live classes
✔ Pay $10 per session
✔ Attend live, interactive instruction
✔ Accumulate CDA® training hours over time
✔ Move at their own pace
There is no enrollment fee and no long-term financial commitment.
Program Structure
Live, instructor-led classes
(not self-paced)
90-minute sessions
$10 per class
Classes aligned to CDA® Competency Standards
Participants may attend in any order
Sessions rotate continuously
Total CDA® training hours required: 120 hours
You can start, pause, and resume as your schedule allows.
What You Receive in Every Class
Each session includes:
CDA®-aligned instruction
Practical, classroom-based examples
Interactive discussion and Q&A
Attendance verification
Hour tracking by OMAX Institute
Certificate of participation
For Directors, Centers & Agencies
OMAX Institute offers a flexible CDA® training solution for centers, agencies, churches, and
organizations. Centers may:
Benefits for Organizations
Predictable per-session cost
No contracts or bulk commitments
Improved staff retention
Credential support without disruption
Attendance tracking and documentation provided
Attendance tracking and documentation provided
How Classes Are Scheduled
To support scale and global access, classes rotate weekly and daily.
Sample Weekly Rotation
Monday: Safe & Healthy Learning Environments
Tuesday: Child Growth & Development
Wednesday: Positive Relationships
Thursday: Learning Environments & Curriculum
Friday: Professionalism & CDA® Readiness
Multiple time slots are offered to support different schedules and time zones.
Why OMAX Institute
Live instruction — not prerecorded videos
Flexible, affordable access
Trusted professional development provider
Institutional tracking and documentation
Built for real educators with real lives
OMAX Institute delivers training that is accessible, structured, and sustainable.
How to Get Started
View the upcoming class schedule
Register for a session
Attend live
Track your hours
Repeat until completion
You control the pace. We provide the structure.
Final Note
Professional growth should not be blocked by finances.
The OMAX Institute Pay-As-You-Go CDA® model creates a practical, scalable pathway for educators to grow — one class at a time.