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Recertification Seminars
Pesticide certification and registration credentials for private and commercial applicators expire every three years on December 31. Applicators have the option to either:
- Retaking the applicable exams.
- Earning recertification seminar credits.
Recertification Seminar How-To
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How to Recertify Using Credits
Review MDARD’s applicator requirements for full details on how to recertify by credits. Earn credits by attending MDARD approved seminars. Search and verify that seminars are approved for credits using the lists below:
- Search for Online Seminars (pre-recorded events, training courses).
- Search for Other Seminar Events (live webinars and in-person events).
Applicators can anonymously alert MDARD to concerns or provide feedback about a specific seminar by filling out the Seminar Evaluation Form or emailing MDARD-Pesticide@Michigan.gov.
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How to Offer Credits at a Seminar
Seminars are approved by MDARD and hosted by various public facing stakeholders. Before applying for credits at your seminar, please review MDARD’s guidance for hosts offering recertification credits at a seminar. Apply for credits using the Form to Request Seminar Pesticide Credits and follow all instructions on the form.
Applicators and hosts can report or refute attendance or participation concerns to MDARD by emailing MDARD-Pesticide@michigan.gov.
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