Montana Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Requirements
Montana pesticide applicators must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 4 years, as required by Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), Agricultural Sciences Division - Pesticide Training & Recertification / Pesticide Licensing.
Requirements differ by license class — 12 hours for 4 classes · 6 hours for Private (farm) applicator.
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Requirements at a glance
What Montana requires of pesticide applicators
- CE hours required
- 12 hours
- per renewal 4 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 4 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Montana pesticide applicators renew by license class
Montana sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 4 license classes
12 hours
of board-approved CE every 4 years
- Commercial applicator
- Government applicator
- Non-commercial and public utility applicator
- Pesticide dealer
Course for these classes is in board review.
Browse catalog - 1 license class
6 hours
of board-approved CE every 4 years
- Private (farm) applicator
Course for this class is in board review.
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How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Montana
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 12 hours and topics Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), Agricultural Sciences Division - Pesticide Training & Recertification / Pesticide Licensing 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 4 years.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Montana pesticide applicator license.
Questions Montana pesticide applicators ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Montana pesticide applicators need?
- Montana pesticide applicators must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 4 years, as set by Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), Agricultural Sciences Division - Pesticide Training & Recertification / Pesticide Licensing.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Montana?
- Requirements differ by license class in Montana: 12 hours for Commercial applicator, Government applicator, Non-commercial and public utility applicator, Pesticide dealer; 6 hours for Private (farm) applicator.
- Can Montana pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Montana requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Montana pesticide applicators licensing resources
- Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), Agricultural Sciences Division - Pesticide Training & Recertification / Pesticide Licensing
The Montana board that licenses pesticide applicators and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), Agricultural Sciences Division - Pesticide Training & Recertification / Pesticide Licensing’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 Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), Agricultural Sciences Division - Pesticide Training & Recertification / Pesticide Licensing 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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