ISA Certification

Earn your ISA Credentials

Looking to become an ISA Certified Arborist, a Certified Tree Climber, or earn another ISA Credential? Visit the International Society of Arboriculture website to learn more about the types of credentials, eligibility requirements, how to apply, and more.

If you meet the pre-requisites listed in the application guide of the credential you are pursuing, you will submit the application to sit for the exam. ISA notifies you if your application is accepted via email, typically within a few days.  For any eligibility questions, please call ISA directly at (678) 367-0981. 

There are two options available for taking exams: paper-based exams (see upcoming local options below), or computer-based exams administered at a Pearson VUE testing facility.

For more information about exams, visit the ISA Exam Information page.

Upcoming Paper-Based Exams

Thursday, February 22, 2024 – Hosted with the Rochester Arborist Workshop*
ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam
Time: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM​
Location: Rochester, MN – AmericInn Rochester Airport
Enrollment Deadline: February 6, 2024
Contact Information: ​ISA Certification Department
Email: isa@isa-arbor.com
Website and Registration: http://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Exam-Information

*Take the exam, then join us in the afternoon for the second half of the Rochester Arborist Workshop, and the concluding social! Email msa@msa-live.org to get on the list.

Monday, March 11, 2024 – Hosted in conjunction with the Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course*
ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam
Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM​
Location: St. Paul, MN – Bethel University (Robertson Center)
Enrollment Deadline: February 22, 2024
Contact Information: ​ISA Certification Department
Email: isa@isa-arbor.com
Website and Registration: http://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Exam-Information

*Registration for the MN Shade Tree Short Course is separate. For more information about STSC registration, click here.

Friday, September 20, 2024
ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM​
Location: Andover, MN – Andover Community Center
Enrollment Deadline: September 04, 2024
Contact Information: ​ISA Certification Department
Email: isa@isa-arbor.com
Website and Registration: http://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Exam-Information

Questions

For further credentialing questions, contact Paul Buck, MSA Certification Liaison – pbuck@plymouthmn.gov, or MSA – msa@msa-live.org.