Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

BECOMING A FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING™ CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL

There are two steps to become certified:

Step 1: Prerequisite Training
Complete the prerequisite online training courses. These courses consist of short videos, online activities and/or readings, and a course test. Each course is $20, or use the package link below to receive a discount. If you hold another professional landscape certification, some of the courses are waived.

Complete six 1-hour online courses
Or, use one of the eligible certifications below to reduce the online course requirement.

GI-BMP Training Certificate

If you have successfully completed the GI-BMP training and received a training certificate, three additional courses are required:
FNGLA Certification

If you have an active, qualifying FNGLA certification such as Certified Horticulture Professional (FCHP), Certified Landscape Designer (FCLD), or Certified Landscape Contractor (FCLC), only two courses are required:
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Legislation, Codes, and Your Community
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Recognition Program
Florida Water Star^SM Accredited Professional

If you have an active Florida Water Star Accredited Professional designation, only two courses are required:
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Legislation, Codes, and Your Community
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Recognition Program

Step 2: Field Module
The 3- to 4-hour Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Certified Professional Field Module consists of both classroom and field training, and an exam. The classroom training will review FFL principles and topics covered in the online prerequisite courses. The field training will be a site visit to review site conditions, identify what is/is not FFL, identify invasive plants and weeds, and discuss recommended management practices.
- The cost of the course is $50 which will be paid to the UF/IFAS Extension FFL certification trainer.
- Applicant will need to provide their own transportation to/from the site.
- After completing the field module, participants must take and pass a test and agree to abide by the FFLCP Code of Ethics.
If you have any questions, email fflcp@ifas.ufl.edu

Upcoming Field Modules

January 28, 2026
8am to 12pm EST
UF/IFAS Extension Martin County
Location: Port Salerno Civic Center, 4940 Southeast Anchor Ave, Stuart, FL 34997
REGISTER for 1/28 Martin County

February 19, 2026
8:30am to 12pm EST
UF/IFAS Extension Duval County
Location: 1010 North McDuff Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254
REGISTER for 2/19 Duval County

March 4, 2026
10am to 2pm EST
UF/IFAS Extension Collier County
Location: 14700 Immokalee Rd, Naples, FL 34120
REGISTER for 3/4 Collier County

March 17, 2026
8am to 11am EDT
UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County
Location: Bayshore Gardens Park and Recreational District
6919 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207
REGISTER for 3/17 Manatee County

June 26, 2026
1pm to 4pm EDT
UF/IFAS Extension Marion County
Location: 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470
REGISTER for 6/26 Marion County

September 10, 2026
9am to 12:30pm EDT
UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns County
Address: 3125 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092
REGISTER for 9/10 St. Johns County