Online Video Courses for Texas Pesticide Applicators

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Zach Francis

Online video continuing education courses are now available for pesticide applicators in Texas. The Texas Department of Agriculture has approved a new series of online video training courses for pesticide applicators who need to renew their license and/or certification. The courses are available 24/7 and can be taken from any internet connected device including computers, tablets, and even your smart phone.

No More Boring Text Slides!

These online video training courses feature an on-screen instructor, Gene Merkl, explaining each topic. By combining innovative video technology with an extremely easy-to-use online training system, we have created an online continuing education program unlike any other in the pesticide or agricultural industry.

What Course Are Offered in Online Video?

COURSE#	COURSE NAME	CREDITS APPROVED
0753581	PEST MANAGEMENT	1 GENERAL – PEST FEATURES
0753583	FEDERAL PESTICIDE LAWS	1 LAWS AND REGULATIONS
0753585	PESTICIDE LABELING	1 LAWS AND REGULATIONS
0753586	PESTICIDE FORMULATIONS	1 GENERAL – PESTICIDE FACTORS
0753587	PESTICIDE HAZARDS AND FIRST AID	1 GENERAL – SAFETY FACTORS
0753590	PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT	1 GENERAL – SAFETY FACTORS
0753591	PESTICIDES IN THE ENVIRONMENT	1 DRIFT MINIMIZATION
0753593	PESTICIDE TRANSPORT STORAGE AND SECURITY/PROFESSIONAL	1 GENERAL – PESTICIDE FACTORS
0753594	PLANNING THE PESTICIDE APPLICATION	1 GENERAL – PESTICIDE FACTORS
0753596	PESTICIDE APPLICATION PROCEDURES	1 GENERAL – APPLICATION TECHNIQUES

How do I get Started?

You can choose your course and register online by clicking this link (Online Pesticide Training in Texas), or simply give us a call at 1-800-727-7104. Our experienced course advisers will help you choose the right course(s) for you, and walk you through the entire process. We will make sure that you are entirely comfortable with logging in and starting your training before the end of the phone call.

Nebraska Pesticide Applicators, Complete your Re-certification Course Online!

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Zach Francis

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture has approved the first and only online video
re-certification program for private pesticide applicators. This ground-breaking new program allows private applicators to complete the required continuing education for re-certification from the comfort of their own home. This program is available 24/7, is taught by an actual instructor (Gene Merkl) on screen, and can be completed at the applicators convenience.

Students who complete this online video course can fulfill all requirements for private applicator re-certification in Nebraska, and will be granted re-certification by the Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture. This is a major change from past years, when Nebraska did not allow online training courses for private applicator re-certification.

Why is this training better?

Certified Training Institute has partnered with Mississippi State University to deliver the highest quality online video training ever produced for the pesticide industry. Combining cutting edge video technology with an online learning system that is extremely easy to use. These courses are raising the standard for online education in the pesticide industry. Gene Merkl, the on-screen instructor, walks applicators through each and every topic, making sure they know exactly what is required of them both at the state and national level.

How does it work?

Completing your applicator re-certification program through Certified Training Institute is extremely easy. Simply call 1-800-727-7104 and our training advisory staff will assist you in registering and starting your course, or click this link (Nebraska Re-certification Program) and register yourself online. Once the registration and checkout are complete, you will be able to start your course immediately.

Do I have to do it all at once?

No, students can come and go as they please. The system will keep track of your progress so you can begin again, right where you left off.

Don’t have a computer?

No Problem! This training program can be completed from any internet connected device.
That means that you can take the course on your smart phone, tablet, PC, or even your TV if it connects to the internet.

Get Started Now!

Call 1-800-727-7104 and our experienced staff will guide you through registration and checkout, making sure that you are totally comfortable before your hang up the phone. If you want to experience the best online courses that have ever been offered to pesticide applicators in Nebraska, this is your opportunity.

New Training Options for Oklahoma Pesticide Applicators!

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Zach Francis

Pest control professionals including Certified Applicators, Private Applicators, and Service Technicians now have a new option for completing continuing education using online video courses. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry has approved 10 new online video courses for continuing education credits.

These 10 courses covering pesticide core standards topics are produced by Certified Training Institute in partnership with Mississippi State University. On screen instructor Gene Merkl does an excellent job of explaining each topic and uses real life examples to help students apply the lessons to real life situations.

Online video pesticide courses approved by Oklahoma’s Department of Agriculture are:

Pesticide Application Procedures
Pesticides in the Environment
Federal Pesticide Laws
Pesticide Formulations
Pesticide Hazards and First Aid
Pesticide Labeling
Pest Management
Planning the Pesticide Application
Personal Protective Equipment and Emergency Response
Transportation, Storage, Security, and Professional Conduct

The goal of this program is to set a higher standard for online education in the pesticide and agricultural industries. These courses offer the same great education you would normally receive in a classroom, with an instructor on screen discussing the information and showing real world examples. Except, you can complete them from your couch at home using any device that connects to the internet. Yes, we said it, you can use your phone, tablet, or computer to complete these courses right from home and get the credits you need to renew you license.
They do not have to be completed in a single sitting, and you can come and go as you please.

To register and start your pest control continuing education courses simply click this link (Online Pesticide CE Courses) or call 1-800-727-7104 and one of our personal course advisors can walk you through getting set up.

New Training Option for Michigan Pesticide Applicators!

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Zach Francis

Michigan pest control professionals, including private and commercial pesticide applicators, can now complete their required continuing education training using online video courses. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has approved 10 new online video continuing education courses produced by Certified Training Institute in partnership with Mississippi State University.

These courses are based on the National Pesticide Core Standards and are approved for core credits in Michigan as well as many other states. The on-screen instructor for these courses is Gene Merkl. Gene is a licensed landscape architect, former nursery owner, and is currently the Pesticide Education Coordinator for MSU (Mississippi State University) Extension service. Using real life examples, Gene walks students through each topic making sure to cover exactly what you need to know as working professionals.

Online video pesticide courses approved by Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development:

These online video courses are meant to set a higher standard for online education in the pesticide industry. These are the same great courses that you would normally have to travel to a classroom to attend, but now they are much more convenient. With these new online video courses, applicators can complete their training on their schedule from the comfort of home. These courses can be taken using any internet connected device, including phones, tablets or computers, and your certificate is available immediately upon course completion.

These training courses are available 24/7 and can be taken at your convenience. The do not have to be completed in a single sitting, and you may come and go as you please.

To register and start you pest control continuing education courses simply click this link (Online Pesticide CE Courses) or call 1-800-727-7104 and one of our personal course advisors can walk you through getting set up.

Florida Pesticide Applicators Now Have a New Training Option!

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Zach Francis

Florida pest control professionals including public, private, and commercial pesticide applicators can now complete their required core continuing education using approved online video training courses. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has approved 10 new online video pesticide courses from continuing education credit. These new video courses are available 24/7 and can be completed on any internet connected phone, tablet, or computer.

Mississippi State University partnered with Certified Training Institute to produce high quality video training courses with an actual instructor on screen walking students through each topic. These are the same great courses that you would normally have to travel to a classroom to attend, but now they are much more convenient for everyone! On-screen instructor Gene Merkl discusses each topic and uses real world examples to help you apply the materials to your daily work. These courses cover exactly what you need to know as a working professional.

Online video pesticide courses approved by the Florida Department of Agriculture for core credit:

These courses are based on the National Pesticide Core Standards and are approved for core credits in Florida as well as many other states. Gene Merkl, the instructor, is a licensed landscape architect, former nursery owner, and currently the Pesticide Education Coordinator for Mississippi State University Extension Service.

These training courses are available 24/7 and can be taken at your convenience. The do not have to be completed in a single sitting, and you can come and go as you please.