What study materials or classes are available for preparing for the exams?
To prepare for the certification exams, training manuals for most categories are available from the University of Florida/IFAS Publications Office (1-800-226-1764 or http://www.ifasbooks.ufl.edu). Training classes in general standards (core) and most categories are also provided by the Cooperative Extension Service at local county offices throughout the state. Each County Cooperative Extension Service Office sets its own training schedule. To find out the training schedule for a specific County Office, you may contact that office directly. A list of County Extension Offices is provided at solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/map/index.html. Also, a list of training classes approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) is available using the CEU Class Search on our website (www.flaes.org – Quick Links). Most of the classes are available to individuals who need training for initial certification as well as recertification. For more information, check with the contact person listed for each clas
To prepare for the certification exams, training manuals for most categories are available from the University of Florida/IFAS Publications Office (1-800-226-1764 or http://www.ifasbooks.ufl.edu). Training classes in general standards (core) and most categories are also provided by the Cooperative Extension Service at local county offices throughout the state. Each County Cooperative Extension Service Office sets its own training schedule. To find out the training schedule for a specific County Office, you may contact that office directly. A list of County Extension Offices is provided at solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/map/index.html. Also, a list of training classes approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) is available using the CEU Class Search on our website (www.flaes.org – Quick Links). Most of the classes are available to individuals who need training for initial certification as well as recertification. For more information, check with the contact person listed for each clas
