Arborist Short Course Series

When:January 9-February 9, 2024 (9:00 AM-12:00 PM ET)

Registration deadline:January 5, 2024 11:59 p.m. ET

Credits Offered: International Society Of Arboriculture (ISA)

Designed to increase working tree knowledge and professional arborist skills, successful completion of the ten-day Arborist Short Course Series will prepare participants for the ISA Certified Arborist exam, as well as improve their marketability.

Today there is an increased awareness by homeowners and municipalities for the need of trained and knowledgeable tree care workers. The green industry has responded to this demand for trained professionals by creating certification programs, such as the Arborist Short Course.

It is strongly recommended that you obtain the ISA Certification Study Guide for the course, especially if you are planning to take the ISA Arborist Certification Exam. Registrants will receive a code to purchase the ISA Certification Study Guide at a 15% discounted rate.   

All lectures will be recorded and participants will be provided access to the recordings and downloadable resources/references on all covered topics.

Certified Arborists Examination

This course provides training for people interested in taking the International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists Examination. Please note this course does not include the exam.

Credit Information

ISA Certified Arborist Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded for attending live lectures. Certificates of Attendance will also be awarded for completion of the course.

Who is this for?

• Arborists and Tree Workers
• Landscape Contractors
• Municipal Workers
• Landscape Architects
• Park and Grounds Maintenance Staff
• Supervisors

What will you learn?

• Tree Biology
• Tree Planting and Establishment
• Tree Identification and Selection
• Tree Pruning
• Protecting Trees During Construction
• Cabling, Bracing and Lightning Protection
• Tree Insect and Disease Diagnosis & Management
• Soils, Water Relations, and Tree Nutrition