Also known as "Exam Prep", this program is designed for individuals who are preparing to earn their pesticide license and have not yet been certified. It focuses on the Laws & Safety Exam, which is the essential first step toward obtaining most pesticide licenses.
Our Pre-Cert program offers a structured and interactive online learning experience. The course is divided into 11 comprehensive modules, each covering key concepts critical to passing the exam. Through engaging discussions, real-world examples, and plenty of opportunities for review, learners are better equipped to understand and retain the material.
Our goal is simple: to help you or your team pass the state Laws & Safety Exam—on the first try.
Scroll down to learn more about the difference between certification and licensing.
It is important to understand the process of pesticide licensing in Oregon. Passing an initial exam (Laws & Safety, Consultant, or Private Applicator's exam) means that you are certified. Then you have the option to take any category exams specific to your job (common, but not required for all license types). You then pay the associated fees to the State of Oregon and they send your pesticide license(s) in the mail. Only THEN, when you are licensed, is it considered legal to make a pesticide application. Review this graphic and please reach out to us if you have any questions.
Printed study materials for the Laws & Safety Exam are available, but book learning doesn't work for everyone. As a solution, we have worked with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) to develop this "Pre-Cert" training program.
Our team has a deep understanding of how to help adult learners engage with technical material. Concepts are taught using interactive chapters, called modules, that help to reinforce material presented in the ODA manuals.
he program is available as a flexible, self-paced online course.
Topics include:
...and much more!
Very soon, a Spanish language version of the online program will be available. Stay tuned! Additionally, we have bilingual staff that can help explain the program, process, and licensing requirements to you or your team.
Thank you for your interest in the Pre-Certification Training Program! You have one option available:
The self-paced online version of the program is now available! Did we mention it's FREE? You will need a good internet connection to access the course. The 11 modules must be completed in order, but once you have completed them, you can go back and review any section. We estimate it will take about 16 hours to complete the program, but again - YOU CHOOSE when, and it does not have to be completed all at once. The benefit of online learning is that it fits with your schedule!
REGISTER (Spanish, on demand) (coming soon!)
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