• Every 2 years a Certified Crop Advisor must complete 40 hours of continuing education units (CEUs). One continuing education unit is equal to one hour of classroom training. Registrants are required to take a minimum of 20 CEUs that have been CCA Board approved. CEUs submitted by registrants are subject to be audited by the registrant's state CCA Board.
• A CCA registrant's certification may be revoked for failing to maintain the required CEUs. To regain certification a registrant must appeal to the state CCA board for reinstatement or pass the international and state exams and meet the current eligibility requirement.
• As of Jan. 1, 2026, all CCAs need 1 hour of ethics education as part of the existing 40.0 CEU requirement. Ethics opportunities will include future webinars and articles, as well as employer-provided ethics training. Boards may also offer their own session using the Ethics Toolkit. Most activities will require CCAs to self-report the CEU. Books do not qualify, but employer ethics modules do. More details and resources will be shared throughout 2026. Reach out to support@sciencesocieties.org for assistance or to suggest resources.

Visit the Certified Crop Adviser - Already Certified webpage to renew your certification, check and report your continuing education units, and update your account information.