Michigan Online Pesticide Exam Scheduling

Please read: Pesticide Certification Exam Update

Computer-Based Exams: Testing centers at 18 locations across Michigan offer computer-based, in-person exams through Metro Institute, a private pesticide exam administration company authorized to conduct testing on MDARD’s behalf. Applicators do not have to be computer-savvy to successfully complete these exams. Click Metro Institute Testing Center Locations to see a map of testing center locations.

Online, remotely proctored exams can be taken from your home or office if you have a computer with reliable internet service, a moveable camera (laptop or plug-in) and a microphone. These exams require a bit more computer knowledge, and you are advised to access the exam at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled start time to ensure you can begin the exam on time. View the Click training video to see what you should expect with the online exam process.

To schedule a computer-based exam with Metro Institute, please visit www.metrosignup/Michigan or call 877-533-2900. Metro Institute charges $55 per exam at testing centers and $65 per exam when taken online. This fee is in addition to the application fee provided to MDARD. Please note your certification is not complete until you have provided a completed application and application fee to MDARD in addition to passing the required exam(s).

Paper-based Exams:Paper-based, in-person exams are being offered for private, registered, and commercial core and standard (fumigation and aerial) exams only. These exams will be in conjunction with a review session conducted by Michigan State University (MSU). Availability will be extremely limited due to social distancing and staffing limitations. Applicators can register for the MSU review session and subsequent exam by visiting the MSU ANR Events Management System link on the MDARD Online Pesticide Exam Scheduling website: https://events.anr.msu.edu/MDARDPSEPCORE/.

About This Site

Welcome to the State of Michigan Online Pesticide Exam Scheduling system.

Using an interactive map of Michigan, you will easily be able to locate upcoming exam sessions and register for the one most convenient to you.

You have two options for using the site:


	Enter as guest: No login or password required. Search the map, register with your name and telephone number and if you enter an e-mail address, receive a confirmation e-mail with the date, site address, and any other special instructions.
	Create a login account: that uses a password. If you are registering multiple applicators, this will make registering them easier because your telephone number and e-mail address will automatically fill-in on the registration page. Additionally, through the report option (upper right-hand corner above map), you can print a report of all of the appointments you have scheduled.

Next Steps

Enter as Guest

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Pesticide Exam Schedule

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Where to Obtain Study Materials

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Frequently Asked Questions

Important Information

Don’t wait to renew your certification credential - As we move closer to June 30 deadline, we expect exam availability to become more limited. MDARD anticipates an unusually high number of applicators will need to take exams over the next few months due to underutilization of opportunities available since the beginning of the year. Applicators whose certification expired in 2019 and 2020 have limited time to obtain the necessary testing to renew. Due to social distancing and staffing limitations, availability for in-person exams will be extremely limited in the future.

Computer-Based Exams

MDARD has partnered with Metro Institute to offer computer-based certification exams at a variety of locations throughout the state. MDARD also offers online, remotely proctored exams as well. To schedule a computer-based exam Click HERE.

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