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Certified Crop Adviser

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Advance your career – become a Certified Crop Adviser.

Take advantage of this intensive tutorial training session and prepare to write the Certified Crop Adviser Prairie Province and International exam. The instructors have a wealth of knowledge that they will share with you to help you feel better prepared to write the exam.

Dates: January 28 - 31, 2025

Delivery: Olds Campus

Costs: $599 Tuition 

Credentials: Non-credit - this course is a tutorial only.

Length of Program: 4 Days | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily

Applications Deadline: This course does not have a registration deadline, however we recommend registering early to ensure a seat in the class.

Prerequisites: There are technically no prerequisites, however all participants must acquire and review the materials before attending the tutorial. The most current edition is recommended.

Recommended Texts

  • International Certified Crop Adviser Study Guide (includes Performance Objectives)

Required Materials Details & How To Purchase:

The International Study Guide can be purchased from the International Plant Nutrition Institute: Circulation Department; 
Phone: 770.825.8082 or 770.825.8084
E-mail: circulation@ipni.net | Online: IPNI Store

This course is an overview only and will highlight the regional and international objectives required to pass the exams.

  • Areas Of Competency Covered
  • Soil Fertility
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Professional Conduct
  • Non-Chemical Control
  • Weed Biology
  • Crop Production Management
  • Herbicide Resistance
  • Soil & Water Management
  • Control Methods
  • Pests, Beneficial Insects and Mites
  • Disease Management
  • Successful Exam Writing Strategies
  • Management Strategies
  • Fungicide Symptoms
  • Pesticide Management
  • Practice Exam (Optional - Answers posted)
  • Review Quizzes (Optional - Answers posted)
  • Debriefing Quizzes

Do you need more information?

Industry Training & Continuing Education

Phone: 403.556.4740
Toll-Free: 1.800.661.6537
Email: coned@oldscollege.ca