Awarding CEUs for GI-BMP Training Attendance

FDACS CEUs

FDACS CEU Portal: https://aeslicensing.fdacs.gov/CEU/

UPDATED!   GI-BMP Program ID: 004885 - valid 1/14/2026 to 1/13/2027

Please note that the previous Program ID issued in November 2025 has been cancelled. DO NOT USE 004233 for upcoming classes.

FDACS Website - Step-by-Step Instructions for CEU Providers

Key Update April 2025 - New FDACS AES Licensing Portal

All GI-BMP CEU providers must take steps to be set up on the new FDACS portal. See the instructions link above for step-by-step guidance. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need support navigating the new portal—we're here to help!

All GI-BMP classes must use the approved protocol:

FDACS Contact

For additional questions about the FDACS 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 Urban Fertilizer Applicator Certificate (LF)

Currently, the GI-BMP in-person training provides two (2) Limited Urban Fertilizer credit hours. Additional training programs in this category are needed. If you are interested in creating new CEU training, see the approved FDACS criteria for the LF 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.

FNGLA CEUs

Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA) offers 6 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.