Exams prescribed or recognized for certification relating to the sale or use of pesticides

A certificate is required from sellers and users of pesticides who work in the sectors of activity described in the Regulation Respecting Permits and Certificates for the Sale and Use of Pesticides.

First certificate request

To obtain a certificate relating to the sale or use of pesticides, any person must have previously passed the examination prescribed or recognized by the Minister of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks.

  • Prescribed exams are those that have been specifically developed in order to obtain the certificate. The prescribed exams, courses and learning guides relating to the use and sale of pesticides were designed and prepared by the Société de formation à distance des commissions scolaires du Québec (SOFAD) with the collaboration of the Ministry.

  • Recognized exams are offered as part of a post-secondary program of studies, namely a professional, college or university program. These exams are recognized for obtaining certain categories or sub-categories of certificates.

For each category or sub-category of certificate, this list indicates the exam to be passed, the issuing organization and the documents to be attached when applying for a certificate. For recognized exams, the list also shows the level of training, the program of studies and the conditions of recognition.

_Datasets must be downloaded to view all of the information contained in them. _

Renewing a certificate

Please contact the relevant regional branch of the Ministry for renewal requirements.

For more information, please see the Certificate Training and Examinations section on the Certificate for the Sale and Use of Pesticides page at:

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 18:32 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 18:32 (UTC)
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