Exams are now available to be taken by section!
The International and Local Board exams are organized into sections, Crop Management, Nutrient Management, Soil and Water Management and Pest Management. Section testing offers a flexible way to tackle the ICCA and Local Board exams by allowing candidates to take each of the four sections separately, rather than all at once. You can choose to complete the sections in any order and at your own pace within a five-year timeframe. More information about section testing is available on the exam FAQ page.
For each exam window, you will need to register for the exam of your choice during the Exam registration dates (see Quarterly exam calendar below). Once registered, will receive an email to schedule a time to take your exam. This email will contain detailed information about the exam and proctor process.
Things to know
Please read this information before visiting the registration links below.
Exams are now administered using Internet Based Testing (IBT) via a remote proctor!
What does this mean for you?
- You can take the exam in the comfort of your own home or office.
- You can pick the best day and time to take the exam within the designated exam dates.
To become eligible for the CCA certification, you must take and pass the International and your local (state/province/region) board exams. To become certified in the Mid-Atlantic Region (DE, MD, NJ, VA, WV), you must also pass the Delaware, Maryland, Virginia or West Virginia Nutrient Management Exam. For more information, please contact the correct agency. You can take take both of the CCA exams in one window or you can split them between different windows. Exams expire after 5 years, so make sure you take both of the exams within that time frame to avoid having to retake either of them. Example of five-year time limit: February 2018 to February 2023. August 2023 would be year six and the applicant would need to start over with taking both exams.
All exams are online and administered via internet based testing (IBT) with a remote proctor. Please visit the remote proctor page to learn more.
The CCA exam prices are set by each local board and are subject to change every year.
Requirements to take the exam:
- You must be 18 years old in order to register for any of the CCA Exams.
- You will need a valid government issued ID. The first and last name on your ID must match the name we have for you in our system, and you will be required your ID to the remote proctor.