Florida Board Member CE Hub
Every certification course, HOA CE bundle, individual class and the condo legislative update in one place.
Understand the difference between board member certification and annual continuing education for Florida condominium and homeowners’ association directors.
Use these pages to handle certification, compare course options or go straight to the catalog.
Every certification course, HOA CE bundle, individual class and the condo legislative update in one place.
Timing, association type, certificate handling and how new directors complete certification.
Compare certification, annual HOA bundles, individual HOA classes and the condo update side by side.
Initial certification qualifies a new director to serve. Annual continuing education is an ongoing, separate requirement.
| Requirement | Condominium Directors | HOA Directors |
|---|---|---|
| Initial certification | Approved four-hour education within one year before or 90 days after election or appointment. | Approved education within 90 days after election or appointment. |
| Certification cycle | Seven-year validity with uninterrupted service. | Repeat at least every four years. |
| Annual CE | One hour on Chapter 718 changes, annually. | Four hours (under 2,500 parcels) or eight hours (2,500+), annually. |
The available condominium legislative update covers the 2025 session. Its title does not claim to cover 2026 or 2027; confirm the coverage matches your annual education period.
Official sources (reviewed October 11, 2026): DBPR board member education and approved providers · Section 718.112 · Section 720.3033.
Choose the course for your association type and requirement.
For newly elected or appointed directors of Florida condominium associations.
Covers changes from the 2025 legislative session. Confirm it matches your annual education period.
For newly elected or appointed directors of Florida homeowners’ associations.
For HOAs with fewer than 2,500 parcels. Insurance Essentials and Essentials of Meetings for HOAs.
For HOAs with fewer than 2,500 parcels. Recordkeeping for HOAs and Borrowing vs. Assessing.
For HOAs with 2,500 parcels or more.
No. Annual CE depends on association type and, for HOAs, parcel count. Initial certification is a separate requirement.
At least four hours for associations with fewer than 2,500 parcels, and at least eight hours for associations with 2,500 parcels or more.
A one-hour course relating to changes to Chapter 718 and related administrative rules, beginning one year after submission of the most recent certification and annually thereafter.
The available course covers the 2025 legislative session. Confirm its coverage matches your annual education period before enrolling.
Give each certificate to the association secretary and keep a personal copy. The association keeps education records for the period the statute requires.
Choose the course that matches your association type and requirement.
Education requirements can change. Board members should confirm the requirement that applies to their association and date of election or appointment with the Florida DBPR or qualified association counsel.