Tennessee Pesticide Certification Exams

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has partnered with Everblue to provide online pesticide certification exams.

Our online pesticide exams are on demand, meaning that you'll be able to take your exam immediately after you register. You'll be able to take your exam any time without scheduling a test appointment or traveling to an in-person facility.

Simply log into our secure online learning portal, download the remote proctoring software, and allow access to your webcam so that we can authenticate your identity and verify that you completed the testing session with integrity.

Here's a step-by-step guide for what to expect:

Step 1: Visit the TN Department of Agriculture website to learn about certification options.

‍Step 2: Register for your online proctored exam and pay the relevant exam fee.

‍Step 3: You will receive an email from Everblue with instructions for logging into the online test portal.

‍Step 4: Ensure you have the proper technology to participate in online testing.

This video will show you how to complete your exam:

Technology Requirements

Use a traditional desktop or laptop. You cannot take the exams from mobile devices (e.g., Chromebook, iPhone, iPad, Android device, etc.).
You must have administrative rights to this computer to allow for the proctoring tool to be downloaded.
If a “remote desktop” application is used, it must be disabled on the laptop or desktop computer to be used for the online exam. If you do NOT disable the “emote desktop” application, then you will not be able to properly install the exam proctoring application – Respondus with LockDown Browser.
Check to be sure your computer operating software is up to date. Your operating system must be updated and at minimum: Windows 10+ or MacOS 10.15+.
You will need to have Internet Speed Upload: 1 Mbps and Download: 2 Mbps. Tethering, VPNs, or Hotspots are not suggested.
You need a working webcam and microphone.
You can only use ONE monitor; dual monitors are not allowed.
You will need administrative rights to your computer to download the proctoring tool.
Use an updated version of Google Chrome or Edge.
Shut down your computer and restart before entering the exam and DO NOT OPEN OTHER APPLICATIONS on your computer other than this exam.

Need Help?

Contact Everblue for:

-- Login information / password resets
-- Exam payment receipts
-- System diagnostic issues

Submit Service Ticket

Contact the TN Department of Agriculture for:

-- Approval letters
-- Exam results

Contact the State