2026 Registered Technician Training

*unless otherwise noted

See TRAINING DATES for a list of upcoming sessions.

Training is conducted at 1:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern Time. Training sites will open at 12:00pm for check-in.

LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND TRAINING AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO RESCHEDULE.

Purdue Pesticide Programs offers the following training sessions to become a Registered Technician (RT). Registered Technicians must be supervised by a Certified Applicator in making General Use pesticide applications. Minimum age: 18 years old. For explanation of certification requirements: How do I Become an RT (Registered Technician)?

DO NOT attend Registered Technician Training
if you are a farmer needing a private applicator permit, which requires passing the CORE exam.

DO NOT attend Registered Technician Training
if you want to become a certified applicator which requires passing CORE exam and a category exam.

Training is not approved for CCH (continuing certification hours).

Need help determining the appropriate training session?
Please contact Stephanie DeSimini at sdesimin@purdue.edu or (765) 494-4566.

Need to register for CORE or other Category trainings? Register here.

See the FEES page for price and payment information.

Refund and Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a 12% registration fee + $5 processing fee. NO REFUNDS will be processed after 5 Business Days prior to each session date.

The course organizers reserve the right to cancel the program at any time. Training sessions will be cancelled if minimum number of registrations is not reached. If Purdue University cancels the course a full refund will be issued.

If payment is not received by the date of the event, payment will be required at the door in order to attend.

Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Cheri Janssen at 765-496-7499 and cjanssen@purdue.edu at least four weeks prior to the training.

If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Cheri Janssen at 765-496-7499 and cjanssen@purdue.edu at least four weeks prior to the training.

For registration questions or payment assistance, contact The Education Store at 765-494-6794 or edustore@purdue.edu.