Pest control education and training

Tutor-led pest management training courses online and in-person

Explore the range of pest control training programmes that will give you the knowledge and skills you need to progress your career in the pest management industry. Led by industry experts, these taught courses will introduce you to a variety of pest control-related subjects and specialisms for every stage of your career. 

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From £1081
7 April 2025

Level 3 Award in Safe Use of Fumigants for the Management of Invertebrate Pests (Units 1-8)

This qualification enables you to use fumigants to control invertebrate pests in several disciplines, including containers, silos, warehouses and ships. You will learn about the main pest species, how to identify infestations and different control me

From £1116
28 April 2025

RSPH/BPCA Level 2 Pest Management Award – 5-day classroom course and exam

Study for your RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management with a 5-day classroom course and six weeks’ worth of online learning with BPCA. Prepare to be a public health pest control technician with this industry-standard qualification delivered by experts

From £132
9 May 2025

Becoming a Technical Inspector or Field Biologist

Technical Inspectors and Field Biologists draw up reports, make recommendations and build effective relationships with their customers. They will prepare quality assurance reports regarding pest control activity for their organisations. The Technical

From £216
15 May 2025

Certificate in Bird Management

The BPCA Certificate in Bird Management accreditation involves online learning, virtual or classroom training and an online assessment. Birds can often be a public nuisance however, all birds are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

From £1116
21 May 2025

RSPH/BPCA Level 2 Pest Management Award – 5-day classroom course and exam

Study for your RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management with a 5-day classroom course and six weeks’ worth of online learning with BPCA. Prepare to be a public health pest control technician with this industry-standard qualification delivered by experts

From £250
7 June 2025

Hands-on Pest Management: An introduction to practical pest management

This course is aimed at those with little or no experience working in pest control environments. Take this course to gain a hands-on understanding of the pest management toolkit and the knowledge-based training you'll gain in the Level 2 Award in Pes

From £1116
8 June 2025

RSPH/BPCA Level 2 Pest Management Award – 5-day classroom course and exam

Study for your RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management with a 5-day classroom course and six weeks’ worth of online learning with BPCA. Prepare to be a public health pest control technician with this industry-standard qualification delivered by experts

From £132
23 June 2025

Starting and Managing Your Own Pest Control Business

We will provide you with support to help you identify your market, tell you what you need to do to get your business up and running, and answer any industry or business-related questions you may have.

From £132
22 September 2025

Becoming a Technical Inspector or Field Biologist

Technical Inspectors and Field Biologists draw up reports, make recommendations and build effective relationships with their customers. They will prepare quality assurance reports regarding pest control activity for their organisations. The Technical

From £430
2 October 2025

Level 2 Award in the Safe use of Aluminium Phosphide for the Management of Vertebrate Pests

 Anyone wishing to sell or use Aluminium Phosphide to control rats, rabbits, moles will require an accredited certificate in the safe use of Aluminium Phosphide. This BPCA course is for anyone who will sell or use aluminium phosphide. This training i

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Why choose to train with BPCA?

Choosing to study pest management with BPCA means that you'll have access to the best materials, tutors and programmes in the industry. We also offer non-pest control related training programmes to help you improve your business.

1 An extensive range of programmes to suit each job role and experience from beginners to beyond

2 Delivery methods to suit your preferred learning, whether that be in the classroom, online or blended

3 We have engaging and professional tutors who are real experts in the industry

4 A regionalised schedule of programmes accessible all year round

5 We offer the established industry qualifications

Who is BPCA Training for?

  • Professional pest control technicians and surveyors
  • Managers and business owners
  • Pest company administrators and support staff
  • Pest control sales and marketing professionals
  • Other key stakeholders with a desire to learn.

Our learners said...

The course was excellent and I thought the information provided throughout was first class.

David Stainton, Xeric Systems