Pre-License Education

UPDATE – 07/31/2024: Venues and dates added.

Please note that while dates for our courses have been posted, courses have not yet been opened for enrollment. Once registration for our courses has been opened, this page will provide information and a link to our registration page.

Dates and locations are tentative and subject to change.

Please monitor our website for further updates.

2024 – 2025 Courses

In-Person Pre-License Trainings

Eastern Washington

Western Washington

WSDA will be hosting limited testing sessions.
Select exams when you register. Seating for exam sessions is limited and cannot be guaranteed; please register early.
WSDA Pesticide Testing Under the Covid-19 Pandemic

You can also schedule a testing session with WSDA directly by calling WSDA toll-free at 877-301-4555 or email License@agr.wa.gov

Pre-license courses are for people interested in preparing for WSDA pesticide license exams. These courses focus on ten of the 32 WSDA exams:

• Washington Laws and Safety Exam
• Dealer Manager
• Private Applicator
• Rancher Private Applicator
• Limited Private Applicator
• Ornamental & Turf Weed Control
• Right of Way Weed Control
• Agricultural Weed Control
• Ornamental & Turf Insect and Disease
• Agricultural Insect and Disease

The WSU Pesticide Resources and Education Program offers webinars and pre-license internet modules to help prepare for many of the WSDA pesticide licenses exams including Private Applicator, Weed Control, Insect & Disease Control, Aquatics, Pest Control Operator, and Structural Pest Inspector exams.

Be sure to read your study materials prior to the webinar and exam session. Order study materials online or download a PDF order form to submit by US Mail. Call 800-723-1763 to order by phone. Do NOT email or fax order form with credit card information.

Study Material and License Information

• What License Do I Need? – WSDA information to help determine what license type and categories you need.
• Study materials are a prerequisite for the course. Make sure you read them prior to the course. Order
  study materials online or download a PDF order form (pricing subject to change) to submit by US Mail.
  DO NOT email or fax order form with credit card information.
• You can test at several WSDA office locations during the year.
• WSDA will collect a $25.00 testing session fee in addition to the license application fee(s) at all testing sessions.
• WSDA’s website has information on preparing for exams, taking exams, and meeting recertification requirements.

If you have questions concerning the type of license you need, please call the WSDA at 877-301-4555

Frequently Asked Questions

Find what type of license you need, study materials information and answers to our most frequently asked questions.

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