Awarding CEUs for GI-BMP Training Attendance

FDACS CEUs

For instructions to become an FDACS CEU provider and to provide CEU's for your classes, see How to Provide CEUs.

FDACS CEU Site: https://ceu.fdacs.gov

2023-2024 Program ID:

  • ENGLISH & SPANISH: 36678
    valid 11/10/2023 - 11/09/2024

2024-2025 Program ID:

  • ENGLISH & SPANISH: 38832
    valid 11/5/2024 - 11/5/2025

All GI-BMP classes must use the approved protocol:

For additional questions about the 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 Commercial Fertilizer Applicator Certificate (LCFAC)

Currently, the GI-BMP in-person training provides two (2) Limited Urban Fertilizer credit hours. Additional training programs in this category are needed. Approved FDACS criteria for the LCFAC 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 4 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.