About FNGLA

About My Certification

How Many CEUs Have I Accumulated?

Renewals

All of FNGLA's certified professionals, including FCHPs, FCLTs, FCLMTs, FCLCs and FCLDs, are required to renew their certifications every three years. In order to renew, you must earn the required number of CEUs during that three-year certification period.

FCHP, FCLMT & FCLT = 15 CEUs
FCLC & FCLD = 30 CEUs

Renewal fee is just $60 for FNGLA members and $90 for non-members. Your renewal is good for three years. Once you have earned your required CEUs, you may renew through the FNGLA office. Email info@fngla.org to request a certification renewal form. Mail or fax your Certification Renewal Form with your check or credit card payment to FNGLA or you will receive a certification renewal form 2 months prior to your renewal.

What's My Number?

How do you know when it is time to renew? A quick look at your certification number will tell you many things, including when your certification expires.

• The first figure stands for the type of certification you hold:
  H=FCHP, T=FCLT, M=FCLMT, C=FCLC, D=FCLD
  
• The second figure designates the month of your renewal:
  3 = March, 6 = June, 9 = September and C = December
  
• The third figure designates the year of your renewal: e.g. 0 = 2010, 1= 2011, 2 = 2012, etc.
  
• The final numbers makes up your exclusive 7 digit Certification number which will never change

Continuing Education

FNGLA's Certified Professionals are required to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in order to renew their certifications every three years. Continuing education is designed to assure that FNGLA's certified professionals keep up-to-date on the latest in industry trends, horticultural information and environmentally-sound landscape practices. FNGLA's CEU structure is designed so the certified professional must attend a minimum of three separate events in order to earn the required number of CEUs. The options for obtaining CEUs are vast.

• University of Florida Extension Services offer programming for the professional. Find your local extension office
  
  
• Botanical gardens offer great programming for the homeowner and professional alike. Find the nearest garden
  
  
• Check out FNGLA's calendar of events
  
  
• Check out the University of Florida's calendar of industry events
  
  
• Online courses offered through Distance Learn Pro
  
  
• Online Pesticide CEUs through UF
  
  
• Online CEU Series with Florida Grower Magazine
  
  
• Real Florida Landscapes® CEU Series from the Florida Association of Native Nurseries.
  
  
• Center for Public Issues Education webinar series
  

Remember, the rule of thumb on CEUs is 1 CEU per hour of instruction, up to 4 per day. For more information about Continuing Education, contact FNGLA

Marketing Materials

Several free items are available from FNGLA for its certified professionals to assist in marketing yourself and your company.
Items include:

• "Why You Should Hire A Certified Landscape Professional"
  
  
• Brochures designed to fit into a business envelope and be included with your promotional materials or bids. View PDF
  
  
• Color brochures describing FNGLA's certification programs are also available. View PDF
  
  
• Logos for use on your business cards, letterhead, advertisements and other promotional materials.