The Board Member Continuing Education (CE) course is a mandatory annual requirement for existing directors of Florida Condominiums and Homeowners' Associations (HOAs). Unlike the initial certification (which is taken once upon election), these courses must be completed every year to ensure directors remain compliant with changing state laws.
Why is Annual Education Required?
Recent legislative updates (specifically HB 1021 for Condos and HB 1203 for HOAs) introduced stricter education mandates to improve governance. The purpose of these annual courses is to update directors on:
New Legislation: Recent changes to Florida Statutes (Ch. 718, 719, and 720).
Compliance: Updated rules regarding fines, reserves, and transparency.
Operations: Best practices for financial reporting and disaster planning.
Specific Annual Requirements
Your continuing education requirement depends on the type of association you serve:
Condominium Directors (FS 718)
Requirement: 1 Hour of CE annually.
Focus: Recent legislative updates and administrative rules.
HOA Directors (FS 720)
Small HOAs (< 2,500 parcels): 4 Hours of CE annually.
Large HOAs (2,500+ parcels): 8 Hours of CE annually.
Focus: Financial management, recordkeeping, and legal updates.
Cooperative Directors (FS 719)
Requirement: 1 Hour of CE annually (typically aligned with Condo standards).
How the Course Works
- Courses are 100% online and fully self-paced.
- You can start immediately after purchase with no waiting period.
- The system automatically saves your progress so you can pause and resume anytime.
- Interactive modules cover recent legislative updates, compliance requirements, and best practices tailored to your association type.
- Upon completion, you can instantly download your certificate of completion.
Enrolling Your Board Members
- After purchase, you'll be presented with a form to enter your board members' email addresses.
- Once submitted, each board member will receive a sign-up link to create their individual account and begin the course.