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There are two steps to become certified:
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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 StarSM Accredited Professional
If you have an active Florida Water Star Accredited Professional designation, only two courses are required:
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Step 2: Field Module
Upcoming Field Modules
Marion County
August 4, 2023 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
REGISTERHillsborough County
August 23, 2023 8:30 am-12:00 pm
REGISTERMartin County
September 21, 2023 8:00 am-12:00 pm
REGISTERSt. Johns County
October 18, 2023 9:00 am-12:30 pm
REGISTERThe 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