Exam
International, Local Board, and Specialty Exams are offered quarterly (four times a year). You can take the International and Local exams in one window or you can split them between different windows.
Virtual CCA Exam Prep Course:
The MCCA Board recorded a virtual CCA Exam Overview and Prep Course. This course, offered at no charge, features current MCCA board members discussing the benefits of becoming a CCA and sharing the tools and resources available to help you prepare for the CCA exams. There is no need to register, and the course can be accessed at any time. The links featured throughout this recording can be found on this document.
In-Person CCA Exam Prep Course
December 8, 2026 - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
CPM Short Course & MCPR Trade Show at Minneapolis Hilton Hotel
Register to attend the in-person CCA Exam Overview and Prep Course at the 2026 CPM Short Course & MCPR Trade Show. This course, offered at no charge, will feature current MCCA board members discussing the benefits of becoming a CCA and sharing the tools and resources available to help you prepare for the CCA exams. This is a great opportunity to connect with other individuals who are interested in becoming certified! Lunch will be included.
Exam Registration Dates
Register and pay for the exam(s) of your choice.
Oct. 7-26, 2026
Jan. 6-25, 2027
March 10-April 5, 2027
June 30-July 26, 2027
Oct. 6-25, 2027
Available Exam Dates
Exams will be conducted during this time frame.
Nov. 4-18, 2026
Feb. 3-17, 2027
April 14-28, 2027
Aug.4-18, 2027
Nov. 3-17, 2027
Exam Registration is only available during the dates listed above, and only for the next Available Exam Date. For example, if you want to take your exam in the Feb. 3-15, 2027 exam period, you would register in the Jan. 6-25 2027 period.
Study Materials
Click here to view the Minnesota CCA Study Guide.
Click here for International CCA Exam preparation materials. If there are further questions please contact ICCA at 866-359-9161.
Click here to view Minnesota Performance Objectives.
Click here to view International Performance Objectives.