MSU Self-Paced Courses with RUP Credits

  • Fruit Pest Management

    The Pesticide Safety & Education Program has developed this self-paced course to help pesticide applicators earn Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) recertification credits or prepare for the Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam (Category 1C) for the specific sections covered in this course.

  • Integrated Pest Management Academy

    The Desire to Learn Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Academy is an interactive, online program designed to provide a comprehensive and convenient online learning experience. Current topics include an introduction to IPM, plant science, soils 101, natural enemies, conserving pollinators, Enviroweather and scouting.

  • MI Paddle Stewards: Exploring Aquatic Invasive Species from Paddleboats

    MI Paddle Stewards teaches paddlers to identify, report, and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. This online program consists of 6 units including learning about Michigan's watch list aquatic invasive species, proper cleaning methods for your paddlecraft, how to report an invasive species using the MISIN app, and additional resources. By completing the course, you will earn three credits in category 5 (Aquatics).

  • Pesticide Applicator Training

    This course is designed for those who are studying to take the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP)Exam or for those who need a refresher on safe pesticide handling. The course material follows the National Pesticide Core Manual. Those who complete the course can receive 12 RUP credits.

  • Pollinator Protection for Land Managers

    This self-paced, online course about pollinators is directed toward pesticide applicators with a focus on land management.

  • Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicators

    This self-paced, online course about pollinators is directed toward pesticide applicators with a focus on crops pollinated by honey bees.

  • Vegetable Pest Management

    The Pesticide Safety & Education Program has developed this self-paced course to help pesticide applicators earn Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) recertification credits or prepare for the Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam (Category 1B) for the specific sections covered in this course.