ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) and its parent company, StraighterLine, combine expertise in the education field to equip ECE practitioners at all career levels with best-in-class coursework and national certifications like the CDA and Director's Certificate. Each year, 150,000 learners take one of 215 online courses to upskill into new careers or earn credit from over 3,000 colleges and universities worldwide. CCEI, a Council for Professional Recognition approved training partner, is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and as an IACET Accredited Provider, offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.