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ISA Certified Arborist

International Society of Arboriculture

Certification

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Our most popular credential, the ISA Certified Arborist program is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for meeting or exceeding ISO 17024 standards for certification bodies.

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The ISA Certified Arborist designation sets you apart as someone with the commitment, dedication, and knowledge to succeed. Our most popular credential, the ISA Certified Arborist program is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for meeting or exceeding ISO 17024 standards for certification bodies. The ISA Certified Arborist program is available in English, French, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese. To earn an ISA Certified Arborist credential, you must be trained and knowledgeable in all aspects of arboriculture. ISA Certified Arborists must also adhere to the Code of Ethics that strengthens the credibility and reliability of the workforce. This certification covers a large number of topics giving the candidates flexibility in the arboricultural profession.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Assess tree anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics to specify and recommend appropriate tree work aligned with growth stage and developmental needs
  • Identify tree species using morphological and physical structures and apply appropriate nomenclature to support tree management and communication decisions
  • Select trees appropriate for a given planting site based on species characteristics, site conditions, and project requirements
  • Assess soil physical, chemical, and biological properties and their relationship to tree growth to recommend mitigation strategies for soil volume, structure, and nutrition deficiencies
  • Plant and transplant trees in accordance with industry-accepted standards and provide post-planting care to ensure survival, structural development, and establishment
  • Prune trees using appropriate tools, cut types, and techniques that minimize impact on tree health, promote longevity, and avoid detrimental pruning practices
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Tree Trimmers and Pruners37-3013.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers37-1012.00
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers37-3011.00
  • Foresters19-1032.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Brush chippers and stump chippers — operate and monitor equipment performance during routine residential and light commercial clearing jobs with minimal oversight.
  • Climbing hooks, belts, and boom truck buckets — use routinely to access mid-height canopy work areas and complete assigned trimming tasks independently.
  • Dead, excess, and low-hanging branches — cut away using chainsaws, hooks, and clippers while managing body position and balance in the tree.
  • Tree shape and aesthetics — apply pruning techniques to trim, top, and reshape ornamental trees according to crew lead specifications.
  • Boom trucks, tractors, and power sprayers — operate across a range of standard job types, adjusting controls to match terrain and workload conditions.
  • Tool maintenance schedule — sharpen saw blades, replace worn parts, and lubricate equipment independently after each job cycle.
  • Rope and rigging systems — rig, tension, and lower branches safely during multi-person trimming operations in suburban environments.
  • Branch clearance around power lines — execute line-clearance cuts following utility right-of-way protocols under general crew supervision.
  • Job progress and equipment condition — monitor throughout the workday and communicate anomalies to the crew lead before problems escalate.
  • Crew communication on active sites — relay clear, concise verbal instructions to ground workers while working at elevation in noisy environments.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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