Ohio Self-paced Online Commercial Recertification
This course is available January 27, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Before you register:
click here to find out how many credits you need or calling the ODA at 614-728-6987
Using the self-paced recertification course, you can complete your recertification hours at your own pace. The course provides a half hour credit for every commercial category and an hour for core. Please note with this course, you will likely view some category videos that are not on your licence in order to reach your required five hours. Registration is online only--no phone or mail registration.
- Your specific requirements will not automatically load into the course, so you must look up how many hours you need before registering. Click here to look up how many credits you have/need.
- Video instructions provided within the course.
- Fertilizer recertification is a separate course.
- There are no refunds for these courses.
- Questions about the course? Call the Pesticide Safety Education Program at 614-292-4070
Commercial Recertification Requirements (5 total hours)
1 hour of core + 1/2 hour credit in every category on your license + additional training in any category offered =
5 hours of recertification training
Use the Yellow Table to Register
If you need 1/2 hour of credit, register for the 1 hour course. If you need 3 1/2 hours of credit, register for 4 hours etc.
How to Enroll--Step by Step Video Guide
Before you register:
find out how many credits you need by clicking here or call the ODA at 614-728-6987
All 26 categories offered!
| REGISTER HERE | ||
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Registration Link |
Credit Hours Needed |
Fee |
| 2 hours | ||
| 3 hours | ||
| 4 hours | ||
| 5+ hours | ||
| Fertilizer Applicators: Register for Fertlilizer Recertification (15C or 15P) Here | $18 | |
Note: there are no refunds for online recertification courses.
Upon completing your hours, you will submit a recertification form at the bottom the page. Do not submit the recertification form until you've completed your hours. If you do, please contact us at pested@osu.edu.
Tutorials and Help
How to Enroll--Step by Step Guide
Check your Recertification Status
Examples of how many videos to watch
Tutorials - Using ScarletCanvas for Online Recert
*Categories 2f- soil fumigation, 3b- boat antifoulant, 3c- sewer root control do not have category-specific videos in this platform, and do not require category-specific training. If you have one of these three categories on your license, you need 1 hour of core and 4 additional hours in any category.
Viewing on Your Phone?
Online recertification is offered through ScarletCanvas. You can access ScarletCanvas through any web browser, but if using a smart phone or other portable device, the experience can be optimized by downloading the ScarletCanvas app.