Ontario Pesticide Education Program

If you are looking for a commercial pesticide license, please visit the Ontario Pesticide Certification and Training website.

Fee Increase Effective November 1, 2022

Grower Pesticide Safety Course: $135
Pesticide Vendor Certification Course: $235
On-Farm Instructor Course: $75
Farmer Assistant training: $30

Choose a certification option below:

• Course: An OPEP instructor teaches a course that includes an open-book test. 
• Course - Separate Exam: This is an all-day course with the test with the option to only write the test, no instruction. Self-study is required if choosing the separate exam option.  When registering, please indicate your choice.  
• Refresh and Write: Refresh & Write courses are for Grower Pesticide Safety Course certification that is half a day, where you study on your own, and come prepared for a short review before writing the test.  Everyone is welcome, even a person certifying for the first time. 
• Online : 5-day GPSC or 10-day PVCC "non live" online course is available on specific weeks throughout the year, see the list below. To see how this works, please watch the GPSC demonstration video or the PVCC demonstration video. The course is divided into modules containing assignments or quizzes that are completed at your own pace and on your schedule . All modules are available on the first day.   It is recommended to complete one module per day with answers submitted by 11 pm. You can work ahead if you like. Once an assignment or test is submitted, you no longer have access to make changes to your answers. 
  • Your are required to create an Open-Ed account and multi-factor authentication in addition to enrolling with OPEP. 
  • OpenEd accounts can take several days to set up. Please allow up to 10 days to complete this set up.
  • Important follow-up emails will give instructions so please check your inbox, spam ,or junk folders often.
  • If an OpenEd account is NOT made in time, you will be removed from the course and will have to sign up for the next available date.

Sort the table to narrow your search by location ("online" or by county) and course type then click "Update Display". If your county/region is not listed, there are currently no offerings for your area. Please select a neighbouring county/region.

All sign ups are received regardless of payment. A automated confirm email will immediately follow.  If paying by cheque, they are payable to the 'University of Guelph' and mail to OPEP, University of Guelph, 120 Main Street East, Ridgetown, ON  N0P 2C0. For assistance with a credit card payment, please call our office during business hours at 1-800-652-8573 (Ontario only) or 519-674-2230.