2026 ISA Certified Arborist Exam Prep Workshop
About this Event
The Arkansas Urban Forestry Council wants to help increase the number of ISA Certified Arborists in our area, and one of the steps to becoming a Certified Arborist is to pass the ISA Certification Exam. This workshop covers some of the exam topics considered to be most difficult and will help you to prepare to take the exam. Workshop topics include Safe Work Practices, Tree Biology, Tree ID, Soil Science and Management, Pruning, Diagnosis and Plant Disorders, and Tree Risk Assessment. The exam will be given after the workshop, but registering for the exam is optional.
Registration fee for the workshop is $45. Registration deadline for the workshop is July 24, 2026. See Workshop Registration Instructions below.
The ISA exam registration, fee, and deadline are separate from the workshop. Registration deadline for the exam is July 9, 2026. Exam registration instructions:
NOTE: If you’re new to ISA, you’ll need to create an ISA profile at . Registering for an exam includes 2 steps.
- Complete an application. On your ISA profile, find the link “Apply for an ISA Certification” Complete the application for your selected credential.
- Register for the exam. Once the application is submitted and approved by ISA, you can register for an exam. Be sure to submit your application well in advance as it can take several weeks for it to be approved.
ISA Helpful Links:
- Apply and register for the Arborist Certification exam through the ISA website by logging in at International Society of Arboriculture (isa-arbor.com)
- Exam information: International Society of Arboriculture > Credentials > Exam Information (isa-arbor.com)
- Exam date and location: ISA Upcoming Events
- Enroll: International Society of Arboriculture > Credentials > Apply Now > Enroll to Take Exam (isa-arbor.com)
CEUs: ISA Continuing Education credits have been applied for and will be available for the workshop.
Sponsored by: Arkansas Department of Agriculture Forestry Division and Arkansas Urban Forestry Council.
Partners: University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and Tree Climbers LLC.
Agenda
🕑: 08:15 AM - 08:30 AM
Workshop Check In
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Tree Worker Safety (Safe Work Practices)
Info: Jeremy Williams, Tree Climbers LLC
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Tree Biology & Tree Identification
Info: Dr. Anthony Bowden, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Soil Science and Management
Info: Ryan Neal, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch & Test Taking Strategies
Info: Krissy Kimbro, Arkansas Department of Agriculture Forestry Division
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Pruning
Info: Krista Quinn, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Diagnosis and Plant Disorders
Info: Colin Massey, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Tree Risk Assessment
Info: Krissy Kimbro, Arkansas Department of Agriculture Forestry Division
🕑: 03:30 PM
ISA Exam Registration
🕑: 04:00 PM - 07:30 PM
ISA Exam
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 49.87
