The training sessions listed on this page are for those seeking a new pesticide applicator license or adding a new category to an existing license. Each session provides a review of the content presented in our study manuals for the applicator categories being offered, plus an opportunity to take the NDA-administered certification exams required to become a commercial or noncommercial applicator (or add a category to a private, commercial, or noncommercial license). To attend an initial training session, you must preregister online ahead of time.
Select a training session based on:
- location, and
- the applicator categories offered.
You can certify in General Standards (category 00, required for all commercial/noncommercial applicators) plus one applicator category per session.
Registration will open on December 16, 2024.
If you have questions about the registration process, please email us at pested@unl.edu
Weather Cancellations
Are you wondering whether your training session has been canceled due to weather and/or road conditions? Please call the training site, or listen to your local radio or TV station for updates. Do not take unnecessary risks if weather and/or road conditions are hazardous—your safety is important.
8:30 a.m. Start Time
| Session | Location | Date |
| Omaha (categories offered: 00 - 03 - 04 - 06 - 08 - 08w) | Douglas/Sarpy County Extension Office | 1/28/2025 |
| Norfolk (categories offered: 00 - 01 - 04 - 06 - 07 - 08 - 08w) | Madison County Extension Office | 2/04/2025 |
| Grand Island (categories offered: 00 - 04 - 05 - 06 - 08 - 08w - 10) | Hall County Extension Office | 2/06/2025 |
| North Platte (categories offered: 00 - 01 - 03 - 05 - 07 - 09) | West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center | 2/06/2025 |
| Columbus (categories offered: 00 - 01 - 04 - 08 - 08w) | AG Park Clubroom | 2/12/2025 |
| Norfolk (categories offered: 00 - 04 - 07 - 08 - 08w - 09) | Madison County Extension Office | 2/13/2025 |
| Grand Island (categories offered: 00 - 01 - 04 - 06 - 07 - 09 - 11 - 14) | Hall County Extension Office | 2/18/2025 |
| Lincoln (categories offered: 00 - 03 - 04 - 05 - 07 - 08 - 08w - 09) | Lancaster County Extension Office | 2/18/2025 |
| Scottsbluff (categories offered: 00 - 01 - 04 - 09 - 11) | Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center | 2/25/2025 |
| Scottsbluff (categories offered: 00 - 04 - 05 - 07 - 08 - 08w) | Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center | 2/27/2025 |
| North Platte (categories offered: 00 - 01 - 04 - 07 - 08 - 08w) | West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center | 3/06/2025 |
| Lincoln (categories offered: 00 - 01 - 04 - 07 - 08 - 08w - 11) | Lancaster County Extension Office | 3/11/2025 |
| Scottsbluff (categories offered: 00 - 01 - 04 - 07 - 14) | Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center | 3/11/2025 |
| Beatrice (categories offered: 00 - 01 - 04 - 06 - 09) | Gage County Extension Office | 3/17/2025 |
| Norfolk (categories offered: 00 - 01 - 04 - 05 - 10 - 14) | Madison County Extension Office | 3/17/2025 |
| Omaha (categories offered: 00 - 04 - 05 - 07 - 09 - 14) | Douglas/Sarpy County Extension Office | 3/25/2025 |
| Holdrege (categories offered: 00 - 01 - 04 - 07 - 09) | Phelps County Agricultural Center | 3/26/2025 |
| Scottsbluff (categories offered: 00 - 01 - 04) | Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center | 4/01/2025 |
| North Platte (categories offered: 00 - 01 - 04 - 05 - 11 - 14) | West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center | 4/08/2025 |
| O'Neill (categories offered: 00 - 01 - 04 - 09) | Holt County Courthouse Annex | 4/08/2025 |
| Lincoln (categories offered: 00 - 01 - 04 - 05 - 07 - 10 - 14) | Lancaster County Extension Office | 4/09/2025 |
| Norfolk (categories offered: 00 - 01 - 04 - 08 - 09) | Madison County Extension Office | 4/09/2025 |
Training Location Addresses
AG Park Clubroom - 822 15th St., Columbus, NE
Douglas/Sarpy County Extension Office - 8015 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE
Gage County Extension Office - 1115 W. Scott St., Beatrice, NE
Hall County Extension Office - 3180 W. Highway 34, Grand Island, NE
Holt County Courthouse Annex - 128 N. 6th St., Suite 100, O'Neill, NE
Lancaster County Extension Office - 444 Cherrycreek Rd., Lincoln, NE
Madison County Extension Office - 1305 S. 13th St., Norfolk, NE
Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center - 4502 Ave. I, Scottsbluff, NE
Phelps County Agricultural Center - 1308 2nd St., Holdrege, NE
West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center - 402 W. State Farm Rd., North Platte, NE