Landscape Professionals
trainings & Other resources
Landscape professionals often inquire about two courses; the Green Industries Best Management Practices certification and the Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance training. We partner with agents from neighboring counties to offer these courses throughout the year so if you can't make it to a class locally, you may be able to join us at a later date nearby. Specific dates are posted below and local classes are posted monthly at our calendar of events.
2024 Extension classes for landscape professionals
Need a certification or Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)? Plan to join us at one of the classes we have available for you in 2023.
Classes are $30 (plus Eventbrite fee) and include lunch and materials. For registration links, check the table below.
Green Industries Best Management Practices
This is a 5-module training program to guide you on turfgrass and landscape management practices to protect water resources.
A certificate of completion of this training is a requirement to apply for the Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer license.
Updates on current codes & ordinances are offered at our trainings directly by the Alachua Co. Environmental Protection Dept.
This training offers up to 4 Continued Education Units (CEUs) for license renewal under these categories:
Core Ornamental & Turf Limited Urban Fertilizer Limited Lawn & Ornamental
Limited Landscape Maintenance Private Applicator Commercial Lawn & Ornamental
Download the new GI BMP English manual and have access to all the BMPs
**The GI BMP training is available online at any time directly from the Florida Friendly Landscaping Program.
Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance
This license is available for landscape maintenance contractors applying pesticides to plant beds and ornamental plants.
- To apply for a new license you will need to:
Update: The 6-hr training (either face-to-face or online) is NO LONGER a requirement. Exam prep classes will still be offered but are no longer mandatory.
Apply for the exam, upload a certificate of insurance and complete payment for exam fee ($150)
Schedule your exam at your local Extension Office
Study materials are available from the IFAS Bookstore in Gainesville, either by ordering online or by calling 1-800-226-1764:
- License renewal
Annual license renewal can be completed by submitting 4 CEUs and payment ($75) directly to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Renew an individual Certificate
The LCLM training offers 4-6 CEUs in following categories:
Core Limited Landscape Maintenance Ornamental & Turf Limited Lawn & Ornamental Private Applicator Commercial Lawn & Ornamental
See table below for dates, county, class and registration info. For more information on each class, contact hosting County Extension Office.
DATE COUNTY LINK
Nov 13 Alachua GI BMP (In Spanish only)
All other classes have concluded for the year.
2025 dates will be posted by February.
Winter CEU DAY EVENT - Duval county
Duval County's Winter CEU Day event is the perfect opportunity for professionals in the field to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) while networking with fellow experts. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of learning and growth!
7:30-9:30- GHP, Limited Structural (2 CEUS)- Occasional Invaders- Dr. Roberto Pereira, UF/IFAS Urban Entomology Professor, Gainesville
9:30-9:40 Break
9:40-11:40- L&O, O&T, LCLM, LL&O (2 CEUS) - Plant Scene Investigation - George Richardson, Commercial Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Duval County Extension
11:40-12:10 Lunch (Included with purchase of 4 CEUs (2 tickets))
12:10-2:10- Termite Behaviors (2 WDO) - Dr. Tae Young Lee & Dr. Phil Koehler, UF/IFAS Urban Entomology Professor & Professor Emeritus Respectively, Gainesville
2:10-2:20- Break
2:20-4:20- Sprayer Calibration (2 Core 482 & 487) -David Hebert, Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension
For more information contact George Richardson - wrgator@ufl.edu
You do not have to sign up for the whole day and can sign up for individual tickets.
To Register Click Here!
Note: The listed CEUs have been submitted to FDACS for approval and not all are confirmed yet. If not confirmed prior to the CEU day, a notice will be sent out and refunds will be issued as requested.
You do not have to sign up for the whole day and can sign up for individual tickets.
NURSERIES AND OTHER CEU INFO
Nurseries
Nurseries Best Management Practices
Visit the complete playlist with videos for irrigation and nutrient management available in English and Spanish.
Nursery-FDACS-BMP-Brochure.pdfResources
Nursery registration - Register to protect Florida's ornamental industry.
Mobile irrigation lab - Take advantage of this free service to improve your water and nutrient management
Landscape Plants Information from Dr. Ed Gilman - Everything you need to know from design to maintenance - HERE.
Available CEUs
Search for available CEUs throughout the state by visiting FDACS Public Database
Search for online CEUs through the IFAS Catalog
Florida Friendly Landscaping CEU webinars