4R NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (NMS) DESIGNATION
In order to be eligible and write the Ontario CCA 4R NMS exam, you must be an Ontario CCA in good standing.
4R NMS Exam and Information
The 4R exam is offered in the same window as the regular CCA Certification exam, you must register to write in the appropriate window. it is no longer offered on demand but there is the option to write in person.
Upcoming CCA exam registration and testing windows are listed below. Exams must be pre-registered for prior to taking them.
Exam Registration Dates
Oct. 7 – 26, 2026
Jan. 6 – 25, 2027
Mar. 10 – Apr. 5, 2027
Jun. 30 – Jul. 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
Apr. 14 – 28, 2027
Aug. 4 – 18, 2027
Nov. 3 – 17, 2027
4R NMS Resource Guide
Our old version of the 4R Nutrient Management stewardship Guide online, can only be viewed online, but it cannot be downloaded or printed.
Ontario 4R Nutrient Management Stewardship Guide – OLD VERSION – View Only
The new copy of the guide can be purchased below.
To download or view the 4R NMS Performance Objectives please click here. (Link opens in new tab.)
