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DBPR-Approved Board Member Certification

Florida Condo & HOA Board Member Certification Online

Complete an approved four-hour certification course for Florida condominium or homeowners’ association board service. Choose the course that matches your association type.

  • DBPR-Approved Course
  • Self-Paced Online
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Condo or HOA
Certification at a Glance

4 Hours

Online, self-paced education for new directors.

  • Separate condo and HOA courses
  • Governance and financial topics
  • Certificate for association records
  • Approved effective October 3, 2024
4 HoursOne course, completed online
Condo or HOAChapter 718 or Chapter 720
90 DaysAfter election or appointment
CertificateFor the association’s records
Helpful Florida Board Member Information

Certification Resources

Certification is the first step. These guides cover annual education and course options.

Course Catalog

Florida Board Member CE Hub

Every certification course, HOA CE bundle, individual class and the condo legislative update in one place.

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Requirements

Florida Board Member CE Requirements

Annual hours for HOA and condominium directors, certification cycles and certificate records.

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Course Options

Florida Board Member Classes Online

Compare certification, annual HOA bundles, individual HOA classes and the condo update side by side.

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Select Your Association Type

Florida Board Member Certification Courses

Both courses are four hours, self-paced and online. Choose by the type of association you serve.

Chapter 720 · 4 Hours

HOA Board Member Certification

DBPR-approved certification course

For newly elected or appointed directors of Florida homeowners’ associations.

$19.99

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Chapter 718 · 4 Hours

Condo Board Member Certification

DBPR-approved certification course

For newly elected or appointed directors of Florida condominium associations.

$19.99

View Condo Certification

Certification Timing and Renewal

What the Certification Covers and When It’s Due

The curriculum addresses core board responsibilities: meetings and notices, elections, official records, financial reporting and reserves, conflicts of interest, fines, transparency, inspections and association governance.

  • Condominium directors: submit the written certification and education certificate within one year before, or within 90 days after, election or appointment.
  • Condominium cycle: generally valid for seven years of uninterrupted service; statutory exceptions may apply.
  • HOA directors: complete approved education and submit the certificate within 90 days after election or appointment.
  • HOA cycle: repeat the education at least every four years.
  • Annual CE is separate for both association types.

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Approval: the DBPR Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes approved this certification course for Chapter 718 and 720 associations, effective October 3, 2024. View the approval letter.

Board Member Certification FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do condo and HOA directors take the same course?

No. Education Pathways offers separate certification courses for condominium (Chapter 718) and homeowners’ association (Chapter 720) directors. Choose the one that matches your association.

When do I need to complete certification?

Within 90 days after being elected or appointed. Condominium directors may also complete it within one year before election or appointment.

How often do I need to repeat certification?

HOA directors repeat the education at least every four years. A condominium certification generally remains valid for seven years of uninterrupted service.

Is the certification course approved?

Yes. The DBPR Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes approved the Education Pathways board member certification course for Chapter 718 and Chapter 720 associations, effective October 3, 2024. Read the approval letter.

What happens after I complete the course?

Download your certificate of completion, give it to the association secretary for its official records, and keep a personal copy.

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Complete Your Florida Board Member Certification

Four hours, online and self-paced, with a certificate for your association’s records.

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.