Description
This self-paced, online course is designed to help you study for Virginia state pesticide applicator certification exams that are based off of the Virginia Core Manual - Applying Pesticides Correctly: A Guide for Private Applicators, Commercial Applicators, and Registered Technicians in Virginia.
The following exams are based off of the Core Manual:
Private Applicator
Registered Technician
Commercial Applicator
Pesticide Business License
You should have access to a physical copy of the Core Manual while studying for your exam(s) - as this course only serves as a supplementary study aid, and will not cover all of the content that you may be tested on.
Manuals can be ordered here tinyurl.com/VTPP-Manuals-Order
This course contains review videos, vocabulary, and practice questions based on each unit in the Core Manual. This is a self-paced course that you can access whenever and wherever is most convenient for you, as long as you have access to the internet. If you are interested in more training opportunities near you, please contact your local extension agent.
This course is developed and maintained by Virginia Tech from its Department of Entomology through the Office of Pesticide Programs in Blacksburg, Virginia. If you have any questions or problems, please contact Rachel Parson (rparson@vt.edu) or call 540-231-6543 during regular business hours.
Outline
This training will be offered online via Canvas.
Course Schedule:
Session 2026-A: JAN 1, 2026 – JUL 31, 2026
Session 2026-B: JUL 1, 2026 – JAN 30, 2027
Registration Information
Registration Information Because this course is virtual with access given through an emailed VCE Canvas guest account invitation upon registration and confirmation of enrollment, all participants must register for the course with individualized data (one email per registrant - no duplicate email usage - no group registrations). If you need any assistance with registration or Canvas course access, please contact our helpline at vceprograms@vt.edu.Notes
What's Next?
Virginia Cooperative Extension utilizes Canvas to offer this online program. After registering for this program, you will receive a registration confirmation email with detailed instructions for accessing the Canvas platform. If you don't see a confirmation email, be sure to check your spam or junk folder. You can also access the Canvas instructions here.
If you have questions about this program, please contact Rachel Parson at rparson@vt.edu.