Florida CEUs · Core
Florida Core CEUs, online
The 2 Core hours every Florida certified operator needs at each renewal, and the Core half of every limited certification. $25, self-paced, with your FDACS-13325 filled in and emailed when you pass.
Who needs Core hours
Every certified operator renewal includes 2 hours of Core on top of the category hours (Fla. Stat. §482.111(10)). Limited certifications that renew every 4 years, including Limited Urban Fertilizer, Limited Lawn & Ornamental, Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance, Limited Structural, and Limited Commercial Wildlife Management, also require 2 hours of Core in each cycle.
The course that covers it
Florida Chapter 482 for Operators: Statute, PPE, and Label Safety
A 2-hour Core CEU course for Florida certified pest control operators — Chapter 482 statutory framework, Rule 5E-14 records and audits, the EPA pesticide label as the law, PPE selection by formulation, respiratory protection, spill response, and exposure-incident reporting.
Who this course is for
Florida certified operators (JF) in any category, and holders of Florida limited certifications (LF, LL, LC, LS, LW). New ID cardholders can also use it toward their one-time 4-hour initial training, paired with the technician IPM course in the New Tech 4-Hour Onboarding Packet.
What the Core course covers
The Chapter 482 statutory framework, licensing, and FDACS enforcement; required records, retention, and FDACS audits under Rule 5E-14; the EPA pesticide label as the law; and PPE selection by formulation, respiratory protection, spill response, and exposure-incident reporting.
- 1Chapter 482 Overview, Licensing, and FDACS Enforcement
- 2Required Records, Retention, and FDACS Audits
- 3The Pesticide Label as the Law
- 4PPE, Respiratory Protection, Spills, and Exposure Reporting
How online CEUs work at Pest Education
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Enroll in a minute
One short form collects exactly what the FDACS-13325 needs. $25 per course.
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Read at your own pace
Lessons run on any device. Seat time is tracked automatically to meet Rule 5E-14.
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Pass the quiz at 75%
Retakes are unlimited and free. Your best passing attempt counts.
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Get your FDACS-13325
The completed attendance form is emailed when you pass and saved to your dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Core every year?
Certified operators need 2 hours of Core at every annual renewal. Limited certificate holders need 2 hours of Core in each 4-year cycle.
I'm a new technician. Does Core count for me?
Yes, toward the one-time 4-hour initial training under §482.091(10). The New Tech 4-Hour Onboarding Packet pairs Core with the technician IPM course to cover all 4 hours in one purchase.
What score do I need to pass, and can I retake the quiz?
You need 75% on the final quiz, the passing score for every Chapter 482 category under Rule 5E-14.113. Retakes are unlimited and free, and your best passing attempt is the one that counts.
How do I report the hours to FDACS?
When you pass, we email your completed FDACS-13325 Record of Attendance and save it to your dashboard. Every field is filled in from your enrollment. Upload it through the FDACS online renewal portal at aeslicensing.fdacs.gov, or mail it to FDACS with your renewal.
Can I take the course on my phone?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Your progress is saved to your account, so you can start on one device and finish on another.
Florida CEUs by category
Requirements summarized from Fla. Stat. §482.091(10), §482.111(10), §482.156, §482.1562 and Rule 5E-14, reviewed October 2026. Your FDACS renewal notice is the final word on what you owe. Questions about your specific license: FDACS at (850) 617-7997. See also our Chapter 482 guide and renewal date lookup.