Training Links
This page provides training and educational links for private and commercial pesticide applicators and pesticide handlers and workers. If you are looking for information on certification or recertification, eligibility criteria, exams, etc. please check out resources from Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and University of Maryland Extension (UME).
Training for Initial Certification (Pesticide Applicators)
Pesticide Manuals (private and commercial applicators) and see right hand side links here
MDA Online Initial Certification Course List (private and commercial applicators)
UME County-Specific Initial Certification Training (private applicators)
UME Online Initial Certification Training (private applicators)
Training or Credits for Recertification (Pesticide Applicators)
MDA In-Person Recertification Session List (private and commercial applicators). Also see “Find Previously Approved Course”.
UME In-Person Recertification Training (private and commercial applicators)
MDA Online Recertification Course List (private and commercial applicators). Also see “Find Previously Approved Course”.
UME Online Recertification Training (private applicators)
UME Pesticide Recertification Workbook (private applicators); more details available here
Training for Worker Protection Standard (Pesticide Handlers and Workers)
Training Videos (English and Spanish)