Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) exam study tools

What you need to know: Exam performance objectives

These Performance Objectives define the core knowledge required for every CCA exam. Use these documents as your primary roadmap.

They break down every subject area you’ll encounter, helping you focus your study time on the topics that matter most.

International CCA exam performance objectives

Arkansas/Louisiana/Mississippi
Atlantic Provinces - New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Central Plains States - Kansas, Oklahoma
Colorado
Iowa
Kentucky
Michigan
Mid-Atlantic - Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Carolina
North Dakota
Northeast Region - Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Northwest Region - Alaska, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, British Columbia
Ontario
Pennsylvania
Prairie Provinces - Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Rocky Mountain - Montana, Wyoming
South Dakota
Southeast Region - Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas - (Uses ICCA Performance Objectives)
Tri-State Region - Illinois, Indiana, Ohio
Western Region - Arizona, California
Wisconsin

4R NMS Region 1 Specialty Certification-MUST be a CCA in AB, BC (Peace River), MB or SK first before obtaining the specialty certification.
4R NMS Region 2 Ontario Specialty Certification-MUST be a CCA in Ontario first before obtaining the specialty certification.
4R NMS Region 3 Specialty Certification-Must be a CCA in CO, ID, MT, ND, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA or WY first before obtaining the specialty certification.
4R NMS Region 4 Specialty Certification-MUST be a CCA in CT, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, VA, VT, WI or WV first before obtaining the specialty certification.
4R NMS Region 6 Specialty Certification-MUST be a CCA in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN first before obtaining the specialty certification.
Precision Agriculture Specialty Certification-MUST be a CCA first. Currently not offered in Canada.
Resistance Management Specialty Certification (US)-MUST be a CCA first. Currently not offered in Arizona or California.
Resistance Management Ontario Specialty Certification-Must be a CCA in Ontario first before obtaining the specialty certification.
Sustainability Specialty Certification-MUST be a CCA first. Currently not offered in Canada.
California Nitrogen Management Specialty Certification-MUST be a CCA in California first before obtaining specialty certification.

Foundations of Applied Agronomy Course

Build the practical expertise you need to succeed in the field. Developed by the American Society of Agronomy, this self-paced training program is specifically designed to prepare learners for the International Certified Crop Adviser (ICCA) Exam.

The cost is $475 for the full course or $150 per section.

Align your studies directly to the ICCA Performance Objectives to focus your prep time on the concepts that matter most for the exam.
Learn through dynamic content like interactive slides, video, and animations that include knowledge checks to validate your progress as you go.
Choose your learning path by accessing the full series for a comprehensive review or purchasing individual sections to target your specific knowledge gaps.

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International CCA practice exam

Test yourself with the International CCA Practice Exam. For $50, this tool can help you become familiar with the exam format and help highlight gaps in your knowledge as you prepare for the International CCA exam.

Take the practice exam as many times as you like within the 30-day period.

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Other exam resources

Preparing for the International Certified Crop Adviser Exam

Get the 2019 study manual from the TFI Institute. Available in print ($85) or digital formats ($75) to fit your study style.

Hardcopy booklet PDF

Modern Corn & Soybean Production publication

Master core objectives in growth and management with this $46.95 publication. Email @email or call 1-217-403-1101 to order.

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ICCA Glossary

This glossary provides definitions of words and phrases organized into the four sections of the International CCA exam: nutrient management, soil and water management, pest management, and crop management.

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Specialty exam resources

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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