Program Length

 6 months: July 2027 – January 2028

Application Time

You are welcome to apply for the 2027-28 program beginning on November 15, 2026.  Seats are limited.  

Applications will be reviewed starting February 2027. Once the review process begins, a writing sample will be requested, and a short interview will be scheduled closer to the start of the 2027-28 program. 

Online Work

Participants will have access to the online classroom and be provided a syllabus for the program in June 2027.  Online work will begin July 1, 2027.

Work Sessions

In-person work sessions are held just prior to the FLGISA annual and winter conferences. For the 2027-28 program year, we will meet the following dates in person:

FLGISA 2027 Annual Conference
Monday, July 12, 2027
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

FLGISA 2028 Winter Conference
Tuesday, January 25, 2028
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.