There are three 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 $15. If you hold another professional landscape certification, some of the courses are waived.

  Complete six 1-hour online courses

  • Introduction to the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
  • Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Legislation, Codes, and Your Community
  • Maintenance with Florida-Friendly Landscaping™
  • Florida-Friendly Turfgrass:  Selection and Best Management Practices
  • Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Recognition Program
  • Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Design Considerations

  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:

  • Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Legislation, Codes, and Your Community
  • Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Recognition Program
  • Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Design Considerations

  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

  Upcoming Field Modules

  Pinellas County
  July 27, 2022 8:30 am-12:30 pm
  City of Dunedin Parks and Recreation
  1241 San Christopher Dr (or 1700 Solon Ave TBD)
  Dunedin, FL 34698
  REGISTER

  Marion County
  August 23, 2022 1:00-4:30 pm
  UF/IFAS Extension Marion County
  2232 NE Jacksonville Rd
  Ocala, FL 34470
  REGISTER

  Martin County
  October 13, 2022 1:00-5:00 pm

  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.
  • The UF/IFAS Extension FFL certification trainer will contact applicant to schedule a convenient time for both parties.

  If you have any questions, email ffc@ifas.ufl.edu

   

  Upcoming Field Modules

  Pinellas County
  July 27, 2022 8:30 am-12:30 pm
  City of Dunedin Parks and Recreation
  1241 San Christopher Dr (or 1700 Solon Ave TBD)
  Dunedin, FL 34698
  REGISTER

  Marion County
  August 23, 2022 1:00-4:30 pm
  UF/IFAS Extension Marion County
  2232 NE Jacksonville Rd
  Ocala, FL 34470
  REGISTER

  Martin County
  October 13, 2022 1:00-5:00 pm

• Step 3: Sign the FFLCP Code of Ethics

  After completing the field module, participants must take and pass an online test to become certified. FFL Certified Professionals must agree to abide by the FFLCP Code of Ethics. This agreement will be signed at the end of the test.

  FFLCP Code of Ethics