About FNGLA

Short Course

Schedule coming soon

The TPIE Short Course is held in conjunction with FNGLA's Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition (TPIE) each January. TPIE's Short Course links industry professional seeking top-quality educational programming with the programs they need to increase their knowledge. With a Garden Center track and an interiorscape track, attendees gain insight on the latest and greatest happenings in each specific area of the industry.

TPIE's Short Course features two separate options to attend nursery tours on the Wednesday prior to the show.

The two-day classroom format held on Thursday and Friday offers programs on garden center and interiorscape management. Come in a day before the show starts and participate in the optional nursery tours held on Wednesday, which features unique tours to the West Coast of Florida and Homestead. Each tour offering educational opportunities at each stop.

Who Should Attend?

Retail Garden Center Professionals, Interiorscapers, and Interiorscape Technicians.

Continuing Education Units

• FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional (FCHP)
• FNGLA Certified Landscape Contractor, Technician & Designer (FCLC, FCLT, FCLD)

CEU's applied for from the following programs:

• PLANET Certifications
• Pesticide Applicator License
• Landscape Inspector's Association of Florida
• Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD)