Training Services

Florida Association of Code Enforcement

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The Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) was established to study and advance the science and practice of Code Enforcement statewide through training, certification, and the exchange of ideas, information, and code enforcement techniques.

We're pleased to coordinate certification classes and provide professional development training to code enforcement personnel within our service area. FACE has four levels of curriculum for certification. Please read through the bottom of this page for details on registration and exams. 

Fundamentals of Code EnforcemenT

  • Report Writing
  • Communication Skills
  • Legal Aspects
  • Property Ownership
  • Ethics
  • Principles & Practices

Upcoming Fundamentals Courses, Exams, exam retakes

December 16-20, 2024 - Fundamentals -Tampa * This class is FULL. Contact Brittany Tibbett to be placed on the wait list. *

Class: Monday-Thursday 8 AM 鈥� 5 PM, Friday 8 AM 鈥� 12 PM
Exam: Friday, December 20 - 1 PM 鈥� 3 PM

Location:
国产短视频Tampa Campus
4202 E Fowler Ave.
Tampa, FL 33620

THIS CLASS IS FULL. CONTACT Brittany Tibbett to be placed on the wait list. 

January 27 - 31, 2025 - Fundamentals - Cape Coral - FULL

THIS CLASS IS FULL. CONTACT Brittany Tibbett to be placed on the wait list. 

Class: Monday - Thursday 8 AM 鈥� 5 PM, Friday 8 AM 鈥� 12 PM
Exam: Friday, January 31 - 1 PM 鈥� 3 PM

Location:
Cape Coral Police Department
1100 Cultural Park Blvd.
Cape Coral, FL 33990

There are 3 steps to complete registration. Please complete all 3 steps and then you will receive an email receipt showing payment.

THIS CLASS IS FULL. CONTACT Brittany Tibbett to be placed on the wait list. 

Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement

  • Manager's Role in Code Enforcement
  • Media Relations
  • Records Management
  • Employment Laws
  • Performance Management
  • Stress Management
  • Time Management
  • Public Speaking

Upcoming Administrative Aspects Courses, Exams, exam retakes

No courses scheduled at this time.

Legal Issues in Code EnforcemenT 

  • Mock Code Board Hearing
  • Case Development
  • Special Issues
  • Code Enforcement Board Evidentiary Issues
  • Local Government Ordinances
  • Mock Citation Trial
  • Other Legal Options
  • Testifying and Demeanor 

Upcoming Legal issues Courses, Exams, exam retakes

No Legal Issues courses are scheduled at this time. 

Officer Safety and Field Applications

  • Practical Applications
  • Conflict and Defensive Tactics
  • Courtest and Respect
  • Human Behavior, Diversity and Culture
  • People of Special Concerns
  • People of Special Concerns
  • Substance Abuse
  • Officer Survival Considerations
  • Animal Encounter Issues
  • Hazardous Materials/Situations and Incident Command

Officer Safety and Field Applications THIS CLASS IS **FULL** Contact btibbett@usf.edu for wait list information.
February 24-27, 2025

Date and Time:
Monday-Wednesday 8 AM 鈥� 5 PM
Thursday  8 AM - 3 PM 

Exam: Thursday 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 

Location:
Hal Marston Community Center 3933 W D Judge Drive Orlando FL 32808

Follow these 3 steps to register and pay for the course and exam: THIS CLASS IS **FULL** Contact btibbett@usf.edu for wait list information.

1. Register for course:

2. Pay for Course:
3. Exam Payment Link:

The Deadline to register and pay for the exam is February 1, 2025.  Registration will close at that time, or earlier if class is full. 

Exam Requirements

*In order to be eligible for the exam, you must have completed all sections of the classroom instruction. You will be automatically registered for the exam when your registration and payment for the class are received. The exam fee is $100 for Active Members, and $150 for Non-Members. Payment for the exam may be made by visiting the appropriate link above. Invoices available upon request. If you need any special consideration or accommodations at testing time for medical or any other reason, please submit your request via the link below no less than 30 days prior to exam date. 

Exam ADA Accommodations

This application should be submitted 30 days prior to the candidate鈥檚 assigned examination.  Requests must be supported by documentation certifying the disability from a qualified professional appropriate for evaluating the disability, licensed pursuant to Chapters 490 (Psychological Services), 458 (Medical Practice), 459 (Osteopathy), 461 (Podiatry), 463 (Optometry), or 468 Part I (Speech Language Pathology and Audiology), Florida Statutes.  Review of a request for test accommodations will be deferred until the necessary documentation is submitted.

FACE Exam ADA Accommodations Request Form 

Class Details

Class size is limited and registration will be closed when capacity has been reached. The registration fee includes course materials. Participants will be on their own for lunch. Due to the strong interest in the certification program and limitations on class size, registrations will be confirmed only if they are accompanied by payment.

Become a FACE Member

Annual membership with the Florida Association of Code Enforcement ($25-$35) will entitle you to discounts on training, education, and the annual conference registration. You will also receive five issues annually of the organization's newsletter known as "INTERFACE".

Course Refund Policy

Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and received no later than one week prior to the first day of classes. In such cases, the registration fee, less a $50 administration charge, will be refunded. No requests for refunds will be honored after that date. Non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal or refund.

EXAM REFUND POLICY

Request for refunds must be submitted in writing and received no later than one week prior to the first day of classes. In such cases, the registration fee, less a $15 administration charge, will be refunded. No requests for refunds will be honored after that date. Non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal or refund.