When a person applies for the Minnesota State Certification Program, that individual is on the way to becoming the best. You will join a select group of professionals who have made a commitment to individual excellence within the floral industry.

Steps to Becoming a Minnesota Certified Florist 

Step 1  Complete and return the MNCF Education Application available at www.mnsfa.org. ($50 registration fee)*

Step 2   Register online for nine of the twelve courses in this certification program. ($75 MNSFA member / $100 non-member per online course)*

Step 3   Register for the three hands-on courses when classes are offered by the MNSFA. ($100 MNSFA member / $150 non-member per hands-on course)

NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 can be accomplished concurrently. You do not have to complete the Online Classes before taking the Hands-on Classes

Step 4   Once you have successfully completed all twelve courses, you may register for Minnesota Florist Master Final Exam. ($75 MNSFA / $100 non-member testing fee)

Individuals who are employed by an MNSFA member shop receive the membership discount.  Fees for 2009-2010.

*How To Do I Start?

It is easy!  (*ONLINE REGISTRATION TO COME)

Print out and complete the MNCF Education Application and Registration
Fax to 612-724-6693
Information and online password will be sent to you via email.
After each test you will be sent your test results via email.