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Tennessee’s Certification Process Tennessee has 12 certification computer testing sites across the state. Tennessee has 12 certification computer testing sites across the state. An application form must be sent in to An application form must be sent in to schedule a certification exam. schedule a certification exam. Fees are not accepted on site. Fees are not accepted on site.

Tennessee’s Certification Process The cost of each certification exam is $ Payment can be by check, money order, Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover. The cost of each certification exam is $ Payment can be by check, money order, Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover.

Tennessee’s Certification Process We advise the applicants to request exams dates at least two weeks out in order for them to receive a confirmation card. If the requested time/date is full, the next available time/date is scheduled. We advise the applicants to request exams dates at least two weeks out in order for them to receive a confirmation card. If the requested time/date is full, the next available time/date is scheduled.

Tennessee’s Certification Process Study materials for the Certification Exams and License Exams may be purchased by mail, online, or in person from UT – Knoxville. Study materials for the Certification Exams and License Exams may be purchased by mail, online, or in person from UT – Knoxville.

Tennessee’s Certification Process We do have reciprocal agreements with a limited number of states regarding certification. We do have reciprocal agreements with a limited number of states regarding certification. Applicant must have tested in the state that reciprocity is being requested from. Applicant must have tested in the state that reciprocity is being requested from.

Tennessee’s Certification Process The applicant’s ID number from their confirmation card and social security number are used to log onto computer. The applicant’s ID number from their confirmation card and social security number are used to log onto computer. Applicant then enters their home address and driver’s license number. Applicant then enters their home address and driver’s license number.

Tennessee’s Certification Process Applicants have two hours to complete the 100-question exam. Applicants have two hours to complete the 100-question exam. Applicants can click on ‘STATUS’ to see if any questions were skipped or to go back to review any questions. Applicants can click on ‘STATUS’ to see if any questions were skipped or to go back to review any questions.

Tennessee’s Certification Process When ‘FINISH’ is clicked on, the exam is automatically graded. When ‘FINISH’ is clicked on, the exam is automatically graded. A score of 70 is required to pass upon which a certification card is printed automatically and mailed out. A score of 70 is required to pass upon which a certification card is printed automatically and mailed out.

Tennessee’s Certification Process Point status, schools attended, charter information and products registered can be checked anytime by going to our website: Point status, schools attended, charter information and products registered can be checked anytime by going to our website: click on Pesticide Information click on Pesticide Information

Tennessee’s Certification Process We have upgraded certification and license cards to a new Photo-ID card. We have upgraded certification and license cards to a new Photo-ID card. They have certification and license categories listed plus the ID number. They have certification and license categories listed plus the ID number. Photos are obtained from the TN Department of Safety. Photos are obtained from the TN Department of Safety.

Tennessee’s Certification Process Missed questions on individual exams can be viewed by administrators by going to the ‘EXAM ADMIN PAGE’. Missed questions on individual exams can be viewed by administrators by going to the ‘EXAM ADMIN PAGE’. Pass/Fail lists from each testing site can be generated for any day. Pass/Fail lists from each testing site can be generated for any day.

Tennessee Department of Agriculture Regulatory Services Mary Borthick – Certification & Licensing Supervisor Thank you!