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. 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

  Duval County
  March 28, 2023 9:00 am-12:30 pm
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  Lake County
  March 28, 2023 8:30 am-3:45 pm
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  Hillsborough County
  April 5, 2023 8:30 am-12:00 pm
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  Martin County
  April 6, 2023 8:00 am-12:00 pm
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  Manatee County
  April 13, 2023 8:30 am-12:00 pm
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  Broward County
  April 26, 2023 9:00 am-1:00 pm
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  Brevard County
  April 28, 2023 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
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  Collier County
  May 24, 2023

  Marion County
  August 4, 2023 10:00 am-2:00 pm

  Hillsborough County
  August 23, 2023 8:30 am-12:00 pm

  Martin County
  September 21, 2023
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  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.

  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.

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

   

  Upcoming Field Modules

  Duval County
  March 28, 2023 9:00 am-12:30 pm
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  Lake County
  March 28, 2023 8:30 am-3:45 pm
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  Hillsborough County
  April 5, 2023 8:30 am-12:00 pm
  REGISTER

  Martin County
  April 6, 2023 8:00 am-12:00 pm
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  Manatee County
  April 13, 2023 8:30 am-12:00 pm
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  Broward County
  April 26, 2023 9:00 am-1:00 pm
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  Duval County
  March 28, 2023 9:00 am-12:30 pm
  REGISTER

  Brevard County
  April 28, 2023 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
  REGISTER

  Collier County
  May 24, 2023

  Marion County
  August 4, 2023 10:00 am-2:00 pm

  Hillsborough County
  August 23, 2023 8:30 am-12:00 pm

  Martin County
  September 21, 2023
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