Can you take CDA classes online for free?

Johns Hopkins University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Open University host free online courses for child development associates as of 2015. Additionally, Study.com offers courses on a number of child development topics.

In general, free online courses do not result in academic credit for the student and do not count toward her actual certification. These courses are ideal for those considering careers in child development, people who want to learn more about the subject, new parents who want a better idea of how to care for their children, and individuals who want to familiarize themselves with the material before taking paid certification courses.