Free learning · One project credit
Learn CEMA 216.
Put it to work on your first report.
Complete the six-part guide and score at least 85% on every knowledge check. Earn a Soil Health Exchange Certificate of Completion and one free software-generated project package.
- One project for one participant, contract, and field; revisions and repeat downloads are included.
- Laboratory testing, travel, sampling, and professional review are separate services and costs.
- No card required. Claiming a credit never enrolls you in a subscription.
See the work before you start
From three samples to a complete report.
Follow a fictional project through its sampling map, laboratory results, interpretation and handoff. Includes a free annotated PDF and a clear guide to what the QI supplies.
Explore the worked example →Your six-part path
Checking progress…
Part 1
Requirements before sampling
Read and take the knowledge check →Part 2
Sampling plan and field collection
Read and take the knowledge check →Part 3
Indicators and interpretation
Read and take the knowledge check →Part 4
Decisions and monitoring
Read and take the knowledge check →Part 5
Final report and deliverables
Read and take the knowledge check →Part 6
Toolkit and resources
Read and take the knowledge check →
Need help with field sampling?
Find a CEMA 216 Qualified Individual serving your state. Explore their experience and contact them about scope, fees, and availability for your project.
Find a Qualified Individual →Ready to work already?
Experienced practitioners can buy a Project Pass and start immediately. Completing the guide is optional for paid access.
This Soil Health Exchange Certificate of Completion records learning only. It does not establish NRCS Qualified Individual eligibility, TSP certification, or NRCS endorsement. The responsible QI must review the project and meet applicable requirements. Read the NRCS qualification requirements.