CCA provides professional development through education and training and, in addition, sponsors and conducts four regional training workshops. These workshops afford members the opportunity to attend classes on court and other career related topics, network with other court employees and learn more about their profession in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Members also have the opportunity to participate in the Certification Program that requires them to attend courses at training workshops, within their court, or through other educational institutions.

The California Court Association (CCA) was formed in June 1952 with an initial membership of 135. Today, CCA's membership has grown to well over 6,000 individuals. Regular membership is open to all employees of California courts. Any person employed in California by a court-related governmental agency may apply for associate membership and any regular member who has retired from his or her position in a California court may continue membership as a retired member.