2022 Commercial/Noncommercial Pesticide Trainings

If you are seeking a commercial/noncommercial license for the first time, or if your license has expired, you must pass the NDA-administered General Standards exam, plus the exam for each applicator category you need.  Study materials are available for every applicator category including General Standards.  To register for trainings or to purchase study materials, visit: https://pested.unl.edu/certification-and-training.  Below is a list of Initial and Recertification Trainings. 

Initial Classes Registration

To attend an initial training class, you must pre-register online ahead of time.  Select a class based on 1) location and 2) categories offered.  You can certify in General Standards (00) and one applicator category in one session.  It is recommended to register early before spots fill up. 

For a full list of trainings, please visit: https://pested.unl.edu/initial-classes-registration

Recertification Training Registration

If your license expires on April 15, you must attend recertification training to renew your license for another three years. To attend a recertfication class, you must preregister online ahead of time.  Select a class based on 1) location and 2) categories offered.  You can recertify in General Standards and up to two applicator categroies in one session.  It is recommended to register early before spots fill up. 

For a full list of recertification trainings, please visit: https://pested.unl.edu/pesticide-safety-recertification