Private – Training Sessions
Private Applicator Training / Review Sessions
Private Applicators can get certified in three categories: General Farming, Fruits Crops, or Greenhouse & Nursery.
As a Private Applicator, you have to study the training materials and get certified by passing the Private Applicator test if you use Restricted-Use Pesticides (RUPs). If you are not going to use RUPs, then you do not need to be certified. To receive training and certification, purchase the appropriate manual from the PAT Store and do one of the options below:
1) Study on your own and take the certification exam at a participating County Extension office, or take it on a computer at a Pearson VUE testing site. (fee required).
2) Go to a training session hosted by the PAT Program and the County Extension office (typically only available Jan- April). The exam will be given at the end of the training session.
Is there training in my county? Check the calendar below or contact your County Extension Office.
Private Applicator Training Schedule:
County Hosted Zoom Training with Test
Several in-person training events with the test will be provided during the training season (Jan to April). Registration is required to attend to ensure enough seats are available.
Register for an in-person training event
Please be aware that UW Extension must comply with the safety protocols established by the University of Wisconsin and its county regarding in-person events. You do not need to attend training; a self-study option is available to obtain certification.
