How to Become a Certified Crop Adviser
Exam Resource Material
Exam Resource Material
Requirements for Certification
To become a CCA, you must write and pass two exams, the Atlantic Provinces (local) and the International. In preparation for the exams, you should review the Atlantic Provinces Certified Crop Advisors Performance Objectives and the Atlantic Provinces Certified Crop Advisers Study Guide. You should review the International performance objectives and the International Study guide when preparing for the International exam.
Exam Study Material
Exam Registration
Exam Registration
Requirements for Certification
Exams can be taken four times during the year. Registration dates are listed for each exam date on the website. The exam windows for 2026 are: Registration Jan 7–26 for the exams during Jan 28–Feb 12; Registration March 4–30 for exams during April 1–16; Registration July 1–27 for exams July 29–Aug 13; Registration Oct 7–26 for exams during Oct 28–Nov 12. Registration for the exams and study materials can be made by following the link to the Exam Program and working through the headings in that section.
Exam Registration
Requirements for Certification
Requirements for Certification
Requirements for Certification
To become a CCA with a degree, you need two years of experience, three years of experience with a diploma, and four years of experience with high school. At least 50% of the required experience must come from North America, and the degree/diploma must be agriculture-based. After passing both exams, the CCA head office in Madison, WI will send you a link to the Certified Crop Certification booklet which outlines the steps to complete your certification.
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