Arborist Certification Workshop (2 Day) Thurs/Fri., Sept. 11 & 12, 8:30 - 5

Interested in becoming an ISA Certified Arborist®? Need CEUs for recertification of an existing ISA certification? Or maybe just curious about what the professionals need to know?

Join our team of urban foresters, extension agents and local certified arborists to get the training needed to pass the certification exam!

Topics include tree identification, botany, disease diagnostics, worker's safety, pruning and much more! (We cover the ENTIRE ISA Study Guide! All chapters)

• In-person and virtual attendance options.
• 10 Total ISA Arborist CEUs available
• Lunch included for in-person attendees

Please contact Dr. Bonnie Wells, Natural Resources Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County, if you have any questions. [email protected]

2025 Arborist Certification Workshop

UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County

1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane

Kissimmee, Florida 34744

AGENDA

Sept 11 (5 ISA CEUS)

8:30-9:00 am Sign-In, coffee, refreshments

9:00 – 9:45 am Tree Biology- John Roberts, UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County

9:45 –10:30 am Soil Science- John Roberts, UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County

10:30 – 10:45 am Break

10:45 - 11:30 am Tree Selection- Jessica Sullivan, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County

11:30 am-12:15 pm Installation & Establishment-Jessica Sullivan, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County

Lunch (30 mins)

12:45- 1:30 pm - Tree Nutrition and Fertilization- Grantly Ricketts, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

1:30- 2:15 pm - Water Management- Grantly Ricketts, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

2:15 -2:30 pm Break

2:30 -3:15 pm - Tree Identification, Dana Sussmann, Florida Forest Service

3:15 – 4:30 pm– Diagnosis and Plant Disorders & Plant Health Care- Bonnie Wells, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County

4:30 pm- Final Questions, Surveys

Sept 12 (5 ISA CEUS)

8:30 – 9:00 am- Sign-in, Coffee and refreshments

9:00 –10:15 am – Tree Pruning, Jessica Sullivan, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County

10:15 –10:30 am – Tree Support and Protection Systems- Larry Figart, UF/IFAS Extension Duval County

10:30 – 10:45 am Break

10:45 am- 12:15 pm - Tree Risk and Assessment- Jamie Daughtery, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County

Lunch (30 mins)

12:45 – 1:30 pm Safety- Larry Figart, UF/IFAS Extension Duval County

1:30 – 2:15 pm - Climbing and Working in Trees- Larry Figart, UF/IFAS Extension Duval County

2:15– 2:30 pm Break

2:30 – 3:15 pm- Trees and Construction- Jessica Sullivan- UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County

3:15 – 4:30 pm - Urban Forestry- Dana Sussmann, Florida Forest Service

4:30 pm- Final Questions, Surveys

For individuals who require special ADA accommodations, please contact us at 321-697-3000 at least 10 business days prior to the program.

NO REFUNDS

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**Exam may be offered at the UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County Office in 2025, pending request (Will update as soon as confirmed)

Exam can be taken via computer at any Pearson Vue facility

Florida Pearson Vue Locations Here: https://wsr.pearsonvue.com/testtaker/registration/SelectTestCenterProximity/ISA?conversationId=542135

Registering to take the ISA certified arborist exam is a 2-step process. Make sure you allow enough time to complete both steps for the exam date that you plan to sign up for! VISIT: https://www.floridaisa.org/exam-dates/

First, create an ISA account and apply to get your eligibility approved by ISA. Click here to apply (“apply now” is at the bottom brown box); you will be asked to submit proof that you have been employed in the industry full time for a minimum of 3 years, or alternately you can submit a combination of a degree plus fewer years of experience – read the application handbook for full details. This approval can take 5-10 business days. There are no fees for this step and once approved, your approval never expires.

Second, when you are ready to take the exam, log into your account to enroll in the exam of your choice. This step will require payment for the test fees. ISA headquarters must receive your enrollment & exam fees at least TWELVE BUSINESS DAYS prior to the exam date. NO EXCEPTIONS! (check ISA Headquarters office closures on the tan drop-down box at the bottom) ***PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED*** VISA/MC/AMEX accepted. US FUNDS ONLY.

To purchase the study guide: https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/store/shop and select the study guide, 4th edition.

It is beneficial to review the study guide before taking the exam. This workshop is an overview of the 352 page Arborists' Certification Study Guide (book available in the link above). You are required to apply through ISA to receive permission to take the certification exam. More details on that process here: https://www.isa-arbor.com/Portals/0/Assets/PDF/Certification-Applications/cert-Application-Certified-Arborist.pdf

Host or Publisher UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County