Welcome to the Michigan AfterSchool Online Learning Network

Michigan AfterSchool Association is proud to present professional development and training opportunities in collaboration with Cypherworx for providers who want to advance their knowledge in the OST field and who seek certifications through a CDA, School Age Certificate, MISAYD Certificate or Credential. The MAA Learning Network is utilized by Out-of-School-Time Providers and Youth Workers, Early Childhood Providers and Early Childhood Workers, School Counselors, and Educators who work with youth and who want to support programs that affect youth.

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Online CDA

MAA and Cypherworx are also offering online Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential training courses!  Complete your CDA course work online for only $199.99!  Note that the CDA Certification also requires the purchase of the textbook, obtaining a mentor, and payment of the submission fee to the Council for Professional Recognition.  You will be required to complete an observation and exam to earn your CDA Credential.  For more information and a listing of courses please visit:  MAA Learning Network

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MiSAYD Certificate and Credential

The Michigan Afterschool Association(MAA) Certificate and Michigan Youth Development Credential (MiYDC) is a professional development recognition system that is based on the National AfterSchool Association Core Knowledge and Competencies for AfterSchool and Youth Development Professionals. The MAA certificate is designed for all people working with children and youth in out-of-school time (OST) programs. The Certificate starts with basic competencies that workers should know and be able to do after a short amount of time working in the OST program. The MiYDC Credential expands on the Certificate. Additional training and experience are required as well as assessment and a portfolio that demonstrates the candidate’s knowledge and skills. The program is available either as a 120-hour Credential or a 40-hour Certificate.

For more information or to purchase the MiYDC and/or the MAA Certificate, please click here

For more information can email us at: info@miafterschoolassociation.org or call us at: 269-337-0707.

“MAA provides expanded learning opportunities through the support, advocacy, and development of the professionals and the children that they serve.”