The Crop Adviser Institute (CAI) was developed by Iowa State University in an effort to enhance the quality and availability of continuing education unit (CEU) opportunities for professionals in agriculture, especially certified individuals such as Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs). The Cal program delivers course modules via distance education methods, utilizing computer courseware to allow learners to complete CEU courses where and when they choose. CAI courses are available in five educational focus categories recognized by the American Society of Agronomy CCA (ASA-ICCA) program which are: