National Convention CDE/LDE Certification

National FFA uses an online certification system.  To access your certification forms, you must have an account on FFA.org and advisor permissions for your chapter.  You may register for an account by clicking the "sign in" link located in the top right corner of the www.FFA.org homepage.  Once you click on that link, there is another registration link below the username and password area.  If you created an account to enter your membership roster this year, you can use the same login information.  There are multiple tutorial documents online to assist you with the certification process. 

 Please complete the online registration forms as soon as possible.  The State FFA Advisor must approve all registered contestants before being finalized with National FFA.  Contest results will be verified before approval.  See the substitution policy below if you need to change your original contestant list. 

IMPORTANT LINKS - check all frequently for updates

2025 CDE LDE Event Planning Guide

2025 CDE LDE Rule Change Summary

CDE LDE FAQ

2025 General Orientation Guide

IMPORTANT DATES

   August: Orientation packets posted to FFA.org

   September 2: Certifications and Online Uploads due

   -  Access through the individual CDE/LDE webpages. Select “Event Certification” or through My Profile. Navigate to    Chapter Profile, select Certification/Registration. Email notifications from Profile will be generated as steps/approvals are  completed in the Declaration/Certification process for local advisor and/or state staff.

   -  Online uploads are required for marketing plan, prepared public speaking, and employment skills.

   September 2: Drop/Add process begins. 

WAIVERS

All participants are required to submit a waiver when registering to compete at the National Convention and Expo. Please refer to your online orientation packet for the waiver link.

ADD/DELETES

Any changes to your contestant list are made using the same online system.  See the note above for the 2025 process. Please allow adequate time for approval of any changes by MA FFA. 

SUBSTITUTIONS                            

Substitutions of eligible students will be permitted only on a limited basis.  Please consult the CDE Policies document (located below) when registering students for complete details.  All advisors, coaches and students are responsible for adherence to current policies.

CDE/LDE RESOURCES:

All handbooks are located on the specific CDE/LDE webpage. Look for the heading “Event Handbook”. Past exams and practicums have been uploaded in “Event Resources” on the specific CDE/LDE webpage. For assistance, contact National FFA at cde@ffa.org.