Colorado Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Requirements
Colorado pesticide applicators must complete 7 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program.
Applies to Qualified Supervisor (commercial, limited commercial and public applicators), Certified Operator, Private applicator.
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Requirements at a glance
What Colorado requires of pesticide applicators
- CE hours required
- 7 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- Qualified Supervisor (commercial, limited commercial and public applicators), Certified Operator, Private applicator
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course Colorado pesticide applicators need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program requires.
- 3 license classes
7 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Qualified Supervisor (commercial, limited commercial and public applicators)
- Certified Operator
- Private applicator
Course for these classes is in board review.
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How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Colorado
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 7 hours and topics Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 3 years.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Colorado pesticide applicator license.
Questions Colorado pesticide applicators ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Colorado pesticide applicators need?
- Colorado pesticide applicators must complete 7 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program.
- Which license classes does the Colorado pesticide applicators CE requirement apply to?
- The 7 hours requirement applies to: Qualified Supervisor (commercial, limited commercial and public applicators), Certified Operator, Private applicator.
- Can Colorado pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Colorado requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Colorado pesticide applicators licensing resources
- Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program
The Colorado board that licenses pesticide applicators and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program’s published rules and were last verified on October 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every pesticide applicators course is built to meet Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Plant Industry Division - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
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Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
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Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
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