Enrollment
Welcome to Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP)! This page is for ONLINE Private Applicator Training and Exams (NO In-Person Training Offered Here). To enroll in courses or schedule exams, please click the button below.
All Exams are administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and are remotely proctored. A proctoring service fee is required for each exam attempt. It is recommended (but not required) to schedule exam sessions at least 72 hours in advance.
Already enrolled? Log in to view your course and exam on Learn@Illinois Extension.
How to Sign Up for the Online Training and Exam
- Step 1: Click the orange "Private Training & Exams Enrollment" button above. Create an account/log in with your existing account, then choose the course from the dropdown list. If enrolling in both course and exams, select them all before moving to Step 2.
- Note: If you have a Learn@Illinois Extension account (created between 2020 and early 2024) and have not yet claimed your Extension User Account, please create a new account using the same email address. See this FAQ for details.
- Step 2: Check your registration details. Make sure your email and course are correct.
- Note: Changing contact info in Step 1 won’t change your course email. If the email is wrong, log out and sign in with the correct one.
- Step 3: Make the payment.
- Step 4: After payment, you’ll get two emails — one for registration and one for course enrollment (usually within 5–10 minutes, but it may take up to 24 hours).
- All training courses have a 30-day enrollment period starting immediately when you receive the ENROLLMENT confirmation email. Your courses will appear under "My Courses" when you log into Learn @ Illinois Extension.
- Step 1: Click the orange "Private Training & Exams Enrollment" button above. Create an account or log in with your existing account, then choose the exam set-up course from the dropdown list. If you are taking multiple exams, select all of them before moving to Step 2.
- Note: If you have a Learn@Illinois Extension account (created between 2020 and early 2024) and have not yet claimed your Extension User Account, please create a new account using the same email address. See this FAQ for details.
- Step 2: Check and complete the registration. Make sure your email and course are correct. If you choose exams only, no payment is needed at this time.
- Note: Changing contact info in Step 1 won’t change your exam email. If the email is wrong, log out and sign in with the correct one.
- Step 3: You’ll receive two emails: one confirming your registration and another confirming your exam set-up course enrollment (usually within 5–10 minutes, but it may take up to 24 hours).
- Step 4: Click on the exam set-up course (it is under "My Courses" when you log into Learn @ Illinois Extension). You’ll find detailed instructions on how to schedule your exam with ProctorU. It is recommended that you read all steps carefully.
- You’ll be asked to download the Guardian Browser, test your equipment, and prepare for your demographic information. You’ll also see a green button in the exam set-up course that will take you to the ProctorU page, where you can create a ProctorU account, schedule your exam, and make your payment.
Course and Exam Information
Not sure which courses or exams you want to take? Check out what we offer:
Private Applicator – Training (Private Grain Fumigation Training Included)
• Estimated Completion Time: 2 hours
• Course Fee: $45 for 30 calendar day access starting immediately
In addition, this course contains optional and complimentary training module to help Private Applicators prepare for the Private Grain Fumigation Exam.
Aplicador Privado - Capacitación - Spanish Language Only
• Curso disponible: 3 horas
• Costo del curso: $45 por acceso por 30 días
Además, este curso contiene material de capacitación opcional para ayudar a los Aplicadores Privados a prepararse para el examen de fumigación privada de granos.
Private Applicator - Exam
The Private Applicator Exam is required to become a licensed Private Applicator with the ability to purchase or apply Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) to produce an agricultural commodity on property they own or control.
• Maximum Completion Time: 3 hours
• Number of Questions: 50 multiple-choice questions
• Minimum Passing Score: 70%
Private Grain Fumigation - Exam
The Private Grain Fumigation Exam is required to allow an individual to fumigate their own grain storage facility with a pesticide. This license upgrade allows the individual to both purchase and use fumigation materials in their own grain storage facilities.
• Maximum Completion Time: 3 hours
• Number of Questions: 50 multiple-choice questions
• Minimum Passing Score: 70%
Still Have Questions?
Check some frequently asked questions and/or any categories of licensure you may need. You can also contact us at (217) 244-2123 or email us at uie-psep@illinois.edu.