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 this exam window, you will need to register for the exam of your choice between now and  January 27, 2025. On January 29, 2025, you will receive an email to schedule a time to take your exam.  This email will contain detailed information about the exam and proctor process via email from certification@sciencesocieties.org, so make sure our email isn’t marked as spam. The exam window is February 5 - 19, 2025. 

If you’re not able to take the exam in this window, you need to wait until the next available time to register of February 26 - March 24, 2025 with an exam window of April 2 - 16, 2025.

Preparing for the Exam

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.

Exam Accommodations

Individuals Needing Exam Accommodations must fill out the Exam Accommodations Request Form 30 days prior to taking the exam. This form must be completed in the fillable PDF format in order for it to be accepted. 

The Exam Accommodations Information and Instructions Sheet contains detailed information on determining accommodations, completing the request form, and what documentation is needed. 

If you have questions on exam accommodation, please contact us by calling 608-268-4947 or emailing Exam Accommodations.

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your exam through the end of the exam window (January 27, 2025), and you will be refunded the price of your exam excluding a $75.00 cancellation fee. Once your exam window has ended, cancellations will not be eligible for a refund.

• If you sit for the exam, regardless of the outcome, no refunds will be provided.
• If you have scheduled your exam with the proctor company, 24 hours notice is needed before your exam time in order to provide a refund.
• We are unable to transfer the exam fee to pay for a future exam.

Please ensure that you make any cancellation decisions prior to the end of your exam window to avoid forfeiting your exam fee.

Registration Links

International and Local Board Exam Registrations

Some states/regions are listed under one Local Board. The exam names are based on the Local Board titles. 

Atlantic Provinces (AP) - New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island ​​​​
Mid-Atlantic Region (CB) - Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia
Northeast Region (NR) - Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Northwest Region (NW) - Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington,
Prairies Provinces (PP) - Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Rocky Mountain (RM) - Montana, Wyoming
Southeast Region (SE) - Alabama, Georgia
Western Region (WR) - Arizona, California

You must hold a current CCA certification to be eligible to take any of the below specialty exams.

Specialty Exams Registrations

• 4R Nutrient Management
• California Nitrogen Management -  California based CCAs only
• Precision Agriculture
• Resistance Management
• Sustainability

If you have questions, please contact your certification representative.