ISA Certified Arborist Training Program

Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties present the 2024 International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certification Training. 

This year's training will be held IN-PERSON on February 21th, February 29th March 13th, and March 20th. 

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LOCATION: 

Laura Spain Cornerstone Park

1 Fair St

Carmel, NY 10512

COST TO ATTEND

EARLY BIRD Pre-registration discount expires 2/9/24 - Use discount code "EARLYBIRD" for $35 off of the All 5 Sessions Plus Study Guide registrations!

• With Discount - $560.00 All 5 Sessions Plus Study Guide* (English)
• With Discount - $560.00 All 5 Sessions Plus Study Guide (Spanish)

After 2/9/24

• $595.00 All 4 Sessions Plus Study Guide* (English)
• $595.00 All 4 Sessions Plus Study Guide (Spanish)

Available now

• $425.00 All 4 Sessions with NO Study Guide
• $115.00 For each Individual Session

REGISTRATION - click HERE to register!

Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card/Bank. Purchase Order (for municipalities/agencies/businesses)

SESSIONS

• Session 1 - February 21st (snow-date Feb 22nd) 12:30 to 3:30PM - Soil & Water Relationships, Nutrition, Plant Establishment
• Session 2 - February 29th (snow-date Feb 28th not a typo) 12:30 to 4:00PM - Tree Biology, Diagnosis, Treatment and Plant Healthcare with ISA Application Review
• Session 3 - March 20th (snow-date March 19th) 12:30 to 3:30PM - Pruning, Tree Risk Assessment, Construction
• Session 4 - March 13th (snow-date March 14th) 12:30 to 3:30PM - Safety, Cabling, Climbing, Lightning protection; with optional ISA Application Review 3:30 to 4:00PM

*Study Guide package includes ISA Arborist Certification Study Guide, and Standards Booklets for: Support Systems, Pruning, Transplanting, and Soil Management

SPEAKERS

Barb Neal– Certified arborist and Plant Care Professional

Jen Lerner– Horticulture and Natural Resources, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County

Mark Chisholm- International Tree Climbing Champion and Certified Arborist, Aspen Tree Experts, Jackson, NJ. Sponsored by Stihl USA

Steve Chisholm- Certified Arborist, Aspen Tree Experts, Jackson, NJ

Gloria Van Duyne- NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Urban & Community Forestry Program Director

Don Gabel- Plant Care Professional and Instructor

Rick Harper, Ph.D- Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts

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ISA Examination Eligibility Requirement

The ISA Certification Board requires a candidate to have a minimum of three years’ experience in arboriculture. Acceptable experience includes the practical use of knowledge involved in pruning, fertilization, installation and establishment, diagnosis, and treatment of tree problems, cabling, and bracing, climbing, or other services that directly relate to arboriculture. Examples of experience sources include but are not limited to:

Tree care companies

Utility personnel

Nursery personnel

Instructors of arboriculture/horticulture

Landscape personnel

Horticulture/Extension Advisors

Municipalities

Consulting Arborist

State forestry personnel

Pest Control Advisors/Applicators

The eligibility requirement may also be satisfied with a two-year degree in arboriculture and two years practical experience or a four-year degree in a related field and one year of practical experience.

By submitting your application, you authorize ISA certification staff to contact the practical experience reference named on your application to substantiate your eligibility.

The ISA Certification Program does not discriminate in determining eligibility on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Becoming ISA Certified is a two-step process.

1. Trainees apply to ISA to determine eligibility

2. After approval, enroll to take a computer-based exam

Trainees must apply separately to ISA to be eligible to take the exam.

The application guide can be found here:

https://www.isa-arbor.com/Portals/0/Assets/PDF/Certification-Applications/cert-Application-Certified-Arborist.pdf

Fees For the exam must be paid To ISA.

CCEDC/CCEPC/CCEWC cannot process exam applications nor accept exam fees.

Once your application is approved by ISA you will be able to enroll for the exam. Computer-based exams may be taken at Pearson VUE testing facilities. You must first submit your application to ISA and receive approval prior to scheduling to take an exam.

For testing centers visit: https://home.pearsonvue.com/isa.aspx

More information on Computer-based Exams can be found on the ISA website: https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Exam-Information

For further information and/or questions please contact:

Hilary Jufer:hnb23@cornell.edu

Jennifer Lerner: jjs95@cornell.edu

or call ISA at 1 (678) 367-0981

Fee

See Above for pricing

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Last updated February 5, 2024