Pesticide Training & Recertification

The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) approves all trainings for pesticide applicators and dealers regardless of location and license type. Generally, over 400 trainings are approved for Continuing Education Credits (CEs) each year. Some are sponsored by MDA, many are sponsored by industry, professional organizations, online training institutions, universities, and more.

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Testing for Montana Pesticide Applicators

Testing Opportunities for Montana Pesticide Applicators

The Montana Department of Agriculture offers free pesticide applicator examinations proctored at our seven field offices around the state. Applicators are encouraged to work with staff at their local MDA Field Office to arrange a testing time.

The MDA also offers computer-based exams through the Metro Institute Centers in Great Falls, Missoula, Bozeman, Butte, Helena, and Glendive. Exams taken through Metro Institute cost $58 a piece. Sign up for examinations through Metro Institute.

MDA Pesticide Program Newsletters

2024 Newsletter

Current Newsletter

August 2023
May 2022
January 2022
August 2021

MDA Self-paced Initial Core Training

Self-paced Initial Core Training

After registering, allow at least one day for the link to send. If you register on a Friday or holiday, the link will be sent the following business day. No refunds.

Online Registration

For more information contact: 406.444.3732

This training is for Montana pesticide applicators and dealers. Initial Core Training is on pesticide safety and regulations and requirements for every certified applicator. This course is meant to provide training for initial certification. Recertification credits will not be available for attendance at this training. **Valid email is required for online training .

Course Fee: $50 (includes National Core manual and initial core packet)

NOTE: Core training is the foundational test for all licenses. Applicators also require successful testing in at least one category specific classification. For a list of classifications go to Pesticide-License-Program

MDA In Person Initial Core Training

In Person Initial Core Training locations:

IN-PERSON INITIAL CORE PESTICIDE TRAINING

Initial in-person trainings for 2024 are finished and more in-person initial trainings will be offered in the spring of 2025.

MDA Recertification Training - In person

In Person Recertification Training

Pesticide Recertification Training – Fall 2024

Below is a list of fall recertification trainings offered with the date, location, and potential credits to earn at the training. The registration link will be available in August.

October 17 ^th
October 18 ^th
October 22 ^nd
October 23 ^rd
October 24 ^th
October 25 ^th
October 30 ^th
December 11 ^th

Kalispell
Missoula
Billings
Glendive
Glasgow
Havre
Belgrade
Helena

up to 6 credits
up to 6 credits
up to 6 credits
up to 4 credits
up to 4 credits
up to 4 credits
up to 4 credits
up to 4 credits

MDA Recertification Webinar Series

Recertification Webinar Series

More trainings coming soon; please check back frequently.

MDA Self-paced Online Recertification Courses

Note: The cost for each self-paced online recertification course is $20. After registering, allow at least one day for the link to send. If you register on a Friday or holiday, the link will be sent the following business day. No refunds.

Self-paced Online Recertification Courses

Control and Management of Unprotected Birds

10-Dealer (1)
32-Agricultural Vertebrate Pest Control (1)
38-Public Health Pest Control (1)
39-Demonstration & Research Pest Control (1)
40-Ind Inst Struct & Health Related (1)
45-School IPM (1)
60-Private Agricultural Pest Control (1)

Pesticide Training & Recertification