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Already certified

Thank you for your dedication and support of the Certified Crop Adviser program! You can use the following links to renew your certification, check and report your continuing education units, and update your account information. If you have any questions, please send us a message.

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Maintain your certification

CCAs must earn a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education units every two years in order to maintain their certification. Our CEUs page provides everything you need to reach that goal, including information on getting CEUs, reporting missing CEUs, how to use our online classroom, and more.

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Specialty certifications

Additional certifications are available for CCAs who want to specialize in a particular field or topic. Learn more about how to earn our specialty certifications below.

The CPAg specialty certification is for agronomists who advise growers on agronomic practices, conduct educational programs, do research in agronomy, manage other agronomists, and/or provide technical support to field agronomists.

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The 4R NMS specialty certification is for CCAs who focus their work on nutrient management planning.

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The CA-NSp specialty certification is for California-based CCAs who desire to provide nitrogen management planning services for their clients

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The PASp specialty certification has been developed to meet the growing demand for qualified advisers with focused knowledge and skills in precision agriculture.

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The RMS specialty certification has been developed to meet the growing demand for qualified advisers with focused knowledge and skills in pest and resistance management.

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The SSp specialty certification is for CCAs who want to focus their work on sustainable agronomic production practices and help their farmer clients implement those practices.

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Technical Service Provider (TSP)

TSPs offer planning, design, and implementation services that meets USDA-NRCS criteria. The USDA and our CCA program have worked to streamline the process for interested individuals. Watch one webinar and mail in a one-page form to become a TSP today.

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Self-promotion

CCAs are already the preferred choice for employers and growers hoping to get sustainable, ethical, science-based knowledge. Help get your name out there using our promotional tools.

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Careers

Are you actively looking for a job or hoping to post one yourself? Learn about how to use our career center to promote or find your best opportunities.

Careers

Amnesty

The ICCA Board has approved an amnesty option for CCAs that have left the program voluntarily by not paying dues or not completing CEU requirements, who want to return to certification as a CCA. This opportunity is only provided once per person and approval lies with the local board. This option is available on January 1, 2025. Learn more.

Questions?

If you have any questions about your status or our program, please contact us.