Vermont Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Requirements
Vermont pesticide applicators must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 5 years, as required by Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM), Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Certification & Training Program.
Requirements differ by license class — 16 hours for 2 classes · 8 hours for Private applicator.
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Requirements at a glance
What Vermont requires of pesticide applicators
- CE hours required
- 16 hours
- per renewal 5 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 5 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Vermont pesticide applicators renew by license class
Vermont sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 2 license classes
16 hours
of board-approved CE every 5 years
- Commercial applicator
- Non-commercial applicator (includes government)
Course for these classes is in board review.
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8 hours
of board-approved CE every 5 years
- Private applicator
Course for this class is in board review.
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How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Vermont
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 16 hours and topics Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM), Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Certification & Training 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 5 years.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Vermont pesticide applicator license.
Questions Vermont pesticide applicators ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Vermont pesticide applicators need?
- Vermont pesticide applicators must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 5 years, as set by Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM), Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Certification & Training Program.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Vermont?
- Requirements differ by license class in Vermont: 16 hours for Commercial applicator, Non-commercial applicator (includes government); 8 hours for Private applicator.
- Can Vermont pesticide applicators complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Vermont requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Vermont pesticide applicators licensing resources
- Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM), Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Certification & Training Program
The Vermont board that licenses pesticide applicators and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM), Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Certification & Training 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 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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