Awarding CEUs for GI-BMP Training Attendance
FDACS CEUs
FDACS CEU Portal: https://aeslicensing.fdacs.gov/CEU/ New GI-BMP Program ID: 001927 |
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Key Updates April 2025 - New FDACS AES Licensing Portal
All GI-BMP CEU providers must take the steps below to be set up on the new FDACS portal. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need support navigating the new portal—we're here to help!
Create a New CEU Provider Account
All GI-BMP instructors who plan to offer CEUs must:
- Register a new CEU provider account through the new FDACS portal
- Select “GI-BMP” with Program ID: 001927 as your training option
- Once completed, the FFL State Office will add you as a co-provider
New Program ID for GI-BMP
All new GI-BMP trainings must be submitted under Program ID: 001927
Discontinue Use of Previous CEU Forms
Please stop using any CEU forms or documents generated through the old FDACS CEU portal. These forms are no longer valid.
What Happens Next
Once you are listed as a co-provider:
- Program ID 001927 will populate automatically when you log into your provider account
- You will be able to schedule and manage your own GI-BMP trainings
- Preferably before or during class setup, you must collect and input FDACS license numbers for participants requesting CEUs—this is now mandatory to generate CEU credit forms.
All GI-BMP classes must use the approved protocol:
For additional questions about the system, or help with classes submitted to FDACS, contact:
Shawanna Henderson
Environmental Specialist III
Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement
Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Shawanna.Henderson@freshfromflorida.com
850-617-7872
FDACS CEU Categories
The GI-BMP in-person training has FDACS approval for 2 Core CEUs (482 and 487) and 2 additional CEUs for the following licenses:
- Private Applicator – Agriculture
- Ornamental & Turf
- Limited Lawn & Ornamental
- Limited Landscape Maintenance
- Commercial Lawn and Ornamental
- Limited Commercial Fertilizer Applicator (Limited Urban Fertilizer)
CEUs for the Limited Commercial Fertilizer Applicator Certificate (LCFAC)
Currently, the GI-BMP in-person training provides two (2) Limited Urban Fertilizer credit hours. Additional training programs in this category are needed. Approved FDACS criteria for the LCFAC renewal CEUs and the link to submit programs for approval are below. This topic list is not comprehensive; training on related topics not listed can also be submitted for review.
- Procedural Guidelines for FDACS Continuing Education Category: Limited Urban Fertilizer (updated 6/2/2016)
- FDACS CEU Providers Portal
FNGLA CEUs
Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA) offers 4 CEU's for attending the GI-BMP training program. Members may present a copy of the FDACS CEU form or the GI-BMP Training Certificate to FNGLA to receive CEU credit.