The Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) was established to study and advance the science and practice of code enforcement statewide through training, certification and the exchange of ideas, information and techniques. In cooperation with the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government, F.A.C.E. has developed a comprehensive professional development program consisting of four certifications. These courses may be taken in any order.
- Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement
- Fundamentals of Code Enforcement
- Legal Issues in Code Enforcement
- Officer Safety & Field Applications (*required physical component)
Course Fees:
$550 for Active F.A.C.E. Members | $750 Non-Members
Exam Fees:
$100 for Active F.A.C.E. Members | $150 Non-Members
For more information about F.A.C.E. certifications, please click here.
F.A.C.E. Fundamentals of Code Enforcement
Destin, FL | February 19-23, 2024
The modules listed below make up the 36 hours of course work required for the “Fundamentals” certification. Certificates are awarded upon completion of all 36 class hours AND passing of the Fundamentals Certification Exam.
- Principles and Best Practices of Code Enforcement (12 hours)
- Property Research & Ownership (8 hours)
- Legal Aspects of Code Enforcement (8 hours)
- Ethics (4 hours)
- Verbal Communication Skills (2 hours)
- Report Writing (2 hours)
F.A.C.E. Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement
Gainesville, FL | March 25-30, 2024
The modules listed below make up the 40 hours of course work required for the “Administrative Aspects” certification. Certificates are awarded upon completion of all 40 class hours AND passing of the Administrative Aspects Certification Exam.
- Records Management (4 hours)
- Media Relations (4 hours)
- Employment Laws (4 hours)
- Performance Management (4 hours)
- Code Enforcement Board (4 hours)
- Manager's Role in Code Enforcement (8 hours)
- Time Management (4 hours)
- Stress Management (4 hours)
- Public Speaking (8 hours)
