FGCU Institute of Government Presents "Code Enforcement Certification Training, Level II"
3/31/2005

WHO     FGCU Florida Institute of Government, for code enforcers

WHAT     "Code Enforcement Certification Training, Level II" course. Participants learn the fundamentals of code enforcement. Code enforcement certification requires being in attendance at all of the training sessions and passing an exam for each level. After becoming certified, participants complete 16 hours of approved continuing education courses within a two-year period in order to maintain certification. Most of the professional development programs offered by the Florida Institute of Government qualify in meeting continuing education needs. Most code enforcement officers find they benefit from belonging to the Florida Association of Code Enforcement.

WHEN     8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, May 2-6; Exam 10 am. to noon, Saturday, May 7

WHERE     Salvation Army Community Center, 10291 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers

WHY     To learn:

·     Organization of the unit - 4 hours

·     Expanded responsibilities and enforcement alternatives - 4 hours

·     Public speaking - 8 hours

·     Records management - 4 hours

·     Media & Public Relations - 4 hours

·     Personnel issues - 4 hours

·     Performance management - 4 hours

·     Time management - 4 hours

·     Stress management - 4 hours

COST     $400 for FACE members; $520 for non-members

CONTACT     Joanne Hartke at (239) 590-7815 or jhartke@fgcu.edu

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