Eligibility Course Eligibility

To qualify for the ISA Certified Arborist Exam, you must be able to document one of the following:

• Three years of full-time experience in arboriculture
• Two years of full-time experience plus a two-year degree in a related field, including at least two courses directly related to arboriculture
• One year of full-time experience plus a four-year degree in a related field, including at least four courses directly related to arboriculture
• 900 hours in an assessment-based certificate program with a minimum of 90 hours directly related to arboriculture, plus two years of full-time practical experience
• 1,800 hours in an assessment-based certificate program with a minimum of 180 hours directly related to arboriculture, plus one year of full-time practical experience

Important: Exam registration is separate from course registration. The cost of this course does not include the ISA’s exam fee. Students must register and pay for the exam directly through the ISA.