Upcoming Certification Workshops

Upcoming Certification Workshops

Certification workshops are provided by the IAA to assist in preparing for the International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist Exam. The Certified Arborist recognition is given by the ISA to those who (1) meet the eligibility requirement for admission to the exam (including 3 years experience in Arboriculture or 2 years with a two or four year degree in a related field), (2) successful completion of the exam and (3) maintain the necessary number of continuing education units to re-certify after three years.

The Certification Workshop series will cover the following topics: Click on the domains below to see power points from previous teachers.

Tree Biology

Tree Identification

Tree/Soil Relations

Water Management

Tree Nutrition & Fertilization

Tree Selection

Installation & Establishment of Trees

Tree Pruning

Tree Support & Protection Systems

Diagnosis & Plant Disorders

Plant Health Care

Tree Assessment & Risk Management

Trees & Construction

Safety

Climbing and Working in Trees

Click on location for more information about workshops being run in these cities.

Downers Grove, Illinois-Starting on September 15, 2008