This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

- The five essential milestones of the CDA credentialing process: Training, Work Experience, Portfolio, Exam, and Verification Visit.

- That your 120 hours of training must be comprehensive, covering all eight official CDA Subject Areas.

- How the Professional Portfolio serves as your primary evidence, combining written reflections, resource collections, and family feedback.

- That the CDA Exam tests your ability to apply knowledge in practical scenarios, not just recall facts.

- The purpose of the Verification Visit is for a Professional Development Specialist to observe and verify your competence in a real-world setting.

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