Program Length

 6 months: July 2026 – January 2027

Application Time

You are welcome to apply for the 2026-27 program beginning November 1, 2025. Seats are limited. Apply today »

Applications will be reviewed starting February 2025. Once the review process begins, a writing sample will be requested, and a short interview will be scheduled closer to the start of the 2026-27 program. 

Online Work

Participants will have access to the online classroom and be provided a syllabus for the program in June 2026. Online work will begin July 1, 2026.

Work Sessions

In-person work sessions are held just prior to the FLGISA annual and winter conferences. For the 2026-27 program year, we will meet the following dates in person:

FLGISA 2026 Annual Conference
Monday, July 20, 2026
JW Marriott Turnberry Miami

FLGISA 2027 Winter Conference
Tuesday, January 26, 2027
Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista South

Attendance at the in-person sessions is required to complete the program and timely completion of all online assignments is required to earn certification.