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These self-paced, online eLearning courses can prepare you for the Indiana pesticide certification exams or introduce workers to the basics in your field. These courses present 5 to 8 hours of training through Purdue University’s online delivery system and include a copy of the training manual as part of the registration fee.  The certification exam is NOT part of the e-Learning training. You will have to sign up at indiana.metrosignup.com to take the exam at a site close to you.

Technology Requirements

• You will need to use a computer with a strong, reliable Internet connection. It is NOT recommended that you attempt to complete this course using only a mobile phone for your connection.
• Students must be able to use BrightSpace, the online learning platform, and all its features. This includes being able to navigate course content and answer quiz questions.
• If you do not have your own computer, consider going to your public library as most have free computer access or contacting your local extension office.

Registration:

To sign up for the category you are interested in, you will need:

• Click on the course title listed above to learn more and register.
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• An email address for registration.
• A mailing address to receive the hard-copy manual.
• A credit card to pay the registration fee.

Registered Technician Training

Exam Prep Courses:

• CORE TRAINING FOR PESTICIDE APPLICATORS Core addresses the fundamentals all pesticide applicators in Indiana must know. Applicators seeking certification as a commercial applicator, or private applicator will take the Core exam.

•  CATEGORY 2 – FOREST PEST MANAGEMENT
  • View a video preview

• CATEGORY 3A – ORNAMENTAL PEST MANAGEMENT

  View video previews:
  • Injection Highlights
  • Root Injections
  • Foliar Spray

• CATEGORY 5 – AQUATIC PEST MANAGEMENT

  View video previews:
  • Know Your Pond

• CATEGORY 7A – INDUSTRIAL, INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURAL AND HEALTH RELATED PEST MANAGEMENT

  The Category 7a Industrial, Institutional, Structural, and Health-Related Pest Management course helps applicators prepare for the Category 7a certification exam. The course addresses the control of insects, arthropods, and vertebrate pests.

Certification Exams:

You can schedule a time to take the certification exam(s) at one of the 25+ locations across the state. Metro Institute conducts proctored exams for a fee. Sign up and schedule an exam on their website: indiana.metrosignup.com.

Technical assistance accessing the program is available during normal business hours, M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. Email: noncredit@purdue.edu

Assistance is not available during University Holidays