EVENTS PROVIDING ISA CEUS

This list contains upcoming events that we are aware of and also includes courses that we know have been canceled as well. Nearly all of them provide opportunities to earn ISA CEUs that help you maintain your ISA certifications. While we may not have links for each event that direct you to specific registration information, we do try to provide contact information so you can learn more about the event. NOTE: Not all events listed are sponsored or co-sponsored by ISA Southern Chapter and the Chapter is not responsible for those events.

WEBINAR/EVENT OPPORTUNITIES Many of the event organizers and hosts listed below provide clear instruction for obtaining a CEU credit for attending a webinar. ISA policy currently provides that you must watch the content as a live webinar to earn a CEU through the pre-approval process established by the webinar developer and host. This typically means that you must pre-register for the webinar event, just like attending a workshop. Each webinar developer and host will have a different registration process. Read the instructions on their website carefully to insure that understand how to receive CEU credit.

If you are planning an event and want to get ISA CEUs pre-approved for the event, click the link below and complete the application.  Send the completed application with a copy of the agenda for the event to isasouthern@isasouthern.org.

If you know of opportunities we haven’t listed, you can email us and we’ll get it posted!

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS


April 16, 2024 1:00pm-2:00pm Eastern Storm Planning For The Urban Forest - Webinar Series - Pt 4 Recovery After a Disaster Webinar Instructor: Karen Firehock, Matt Lee, Darren Green This webinar series is designed to help communities prepare for storms and the tree risk issues that occur. Four sessions are planned for Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 19 , and Apr 16, 2024. Topics will include planning, debris removal, and recovery. Information available HERE

April 17, 2024 1:00pm-2:00pm Eastern SASSAFRAS AT AN IMPASSE? AN UPDATE ON LAUREL WILT IN SOUTHERN FORESTS Webinar Instructor: Dr. Bud Mayfield This webinar is offered by the Forest Health Section of the Southern Regional Extension Forestry group. It will provide information about the effect of laurel wilt on sassafras and other species. Information available HERE

April 29-May 1, 2024                THIS COURSE IS FULL TRAQ 3-DAY COURSE FOR NEW APPLICANTS New Hanover County Cooperative Extension 6206 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 Please read the “ISA TRAQ Application Guide” to be very clear about the full course prerequisites and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the either course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Registration will close when class capacity is reached. Register early!! Additional information can be found on the ISA Southern Chapter website at https://www.isasouthern.org/traq-events 

May 1, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm Eastern Registration is closed - This class is full TRAQ RENEWAL VIRTUAL COURSE (on-line) Co-hosted event with ISA Southern, Texas, Georgia, Ohio and Midwestern Chapters This is a virtual renewal option and is only available for those that already have the TRAQ credential and their expiration date occurs within 18 months prior to the date of this course. The course fee includes all fees for the course and exams. After you attend the course, ISA will send you information about completing the exam process. Please read “Virtual TRAQ Renewal Info for Candidates” to be very clear about the course prerequisites and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Registration will close when class capacity is reached. Register early!! If class has filled, you can send us an email and ask to be placed on a waiting list or check for other available dates. Send the email to isasouthern@isasouthern.org

Only register for this course if you already have a current TRAQ credential and your TRAQ expiration date is between May 1, 2024 and November 1, 2025. If you register for a class date that occurs after your expiration date, you may not be notified of this mistake until 30 days prior to the course. Your registration will be cancelled and your registration fee will be refunded, less a $50 service fee.

June 12-13, 2024                ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST PREP COURSE Pitt County Extension Office
403 Government Circle; Suite 2
Greenville, NC 27834 An excellent annual event hosted by the North Carolina Urban Forest Council NC Extension, and the North Carolina Forest Service. This is an excellent 2-day session for anyone planning to become an ISA Certified Arborist, planning to take the Certified Arborist exam, or a currently Certified Arborist needing Continuing Education Units. Information and registration is available HERE.

June 14, 2024 8:30am-12:30pm Eastern ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST, UTILITY SPECIALIST, MUNICIPAL SPECIALIST EXAM Pitt County Extension Office
403 Government Circle; Suite 2
Greenville, NC 27834 ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Arborist, and Municipal Specialist written exams are scheduled for Friday, June 14, 2024. Applicants for each exam must register by May 31, 2024 at the ISA website. If you’re new to ISA, you’ll need to create an ISA profile at creating or logging in to your ISA account. Registering for an exam includes 2 steps. First, you must complete an application for your selected credential. On your ISA profile, find the link “Apply for an ISA Certification” Complete the application for your selected credential. Second, once the application is submitted and approved by ISA, you can register for an exam. Be sure to submit your application well in advance of registering for an exam as it can take several weeks to get a submitted application approved.

June 12-14, 2024                TRAQ 3-DAY COURSE FOR NEW APPLICANTS Natural Science Faculty Edificio Fase II 17 Ave. Universidad STE 1701 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00925-2538 Please read the “ISA TRAQ Application Guide” to be very clear about the full course prerequisites and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Registration will close when class capacity is reached. Register early!! Additional information can be found on the ISA Southern Chapter website at https://www.isasouthern.org/traq-events 

Register HERE for June 12-14 TRAQ Course (Closes May 12 or when capacity of 20 is reached)

June 14, 2024                2024 GROUNDS MANAGEMENT SHORT COURSE Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
2743 Wimpole Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37914 This annual event includes a great range of topics for anyone involved with the green industry. Information and registration info HERE.

June 27-28, 2024                ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST PREPARATORY WORKSHOP North Alabama Agriplex
1714 Tally Ho Street
Cullman, AL 35055 An excellent annual event hosted in three locations and dates this year by the Alabama A&M and Auburn University Extension and the Alabama Urban Forestry Association. This workshop is a complete delivery of the International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists Study Guide. It is an excellent session for anyone planning to become an ISA Certified Arborist, planning to take the Certified Arborist exam, or a currently Certified Arborist needing Continuing Education Units. Information and registration is available HERE.

July 29-31, 2024                  TRAQ 3-DAY COURSE FOR NEW APPLICANTS    Prisma Health Welcome Center at Unity Park 111 Welborn St.  Greenville, SC 29601 Please read the “ISA TRAQ Application Guide” to be very clear about the full course prerequisites and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the either course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Registration will close when class capacity is reached. Register early!! Additional information can be found on the ISA Southern Chapter website at https://www.isasouthern.org/traq-events  

Register HERE for July 29-31 TRAQ Course (Closes June 29 or when capacity of 20 is reached) 

August 7, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm Eastern TRAQ RENEWAL VIRTUAL COURSE (on-line) Co-hosted event with ISA Southern, Texas, Georgia, Ohio and Midwestern Chapters This is a virtual renewal option and is only available for those that already have the TRAQ credential and their expiration date occurs within 18 months prior to the date of this course. The course fee includes all fees for the course and exams. After you attend the course, ISA will send you information about completing the exam process. Please read “Virtual TRAQ Renewal Info for Candidates” to be very clear about the course prerequisites and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Registration will close when class capacity is reached. Register early!! If class has filled, you can send us an email and ask to be placed on a waiting list or check for other available dates. Send the email to isasouthern@isasouthern.org

Only register for this course if you already have a current TRAQ credential and your TRAQ expiration date is between August 7, 2024 and February 7, 2026. If you register for a class date that occurs after your expiration date, you may not be notified of this mistake until 30 days prior to the course. Your registration will be cancelled and your registration fee will be refunded, less a $50 service fee.

Click HERE to Register for August 7 Renewal Course (Closes July 7 or when capacity is reached)

August 11-14, 2024 ISA ANNUAL CONFERENCE - CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF ISA!! Registration information HERE

August 15-17, 2024                  TRAQ 3-DAY COURSE FOR NEW APPLICANTS    Trees Atlanta - Kendeda Treehouse Atlanta, GA This course is being offered and hosted by our friends at the Georgia Arborist Association and will take place just after the ISA Conference. Please read the “ISA TRAQ Application Guide” to be very clear about the full course prerequisites and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the either course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Registration will close when class capacity is reached. Register early!! Additional information and registration info can be found on the Georgia Arborist Association website HERE.

September 4-5, 2024              9:00am-4:00pm Eastern CERTIFIED ARBORIST REVIEW COURSE Harbison State Forest Environmental Education Center 5600 Broad River Road Columbia, SC 29210               Instructors: Jimmy Walters ISA Southern Chapter and the South Carolina Forestry Commission will host a 2-day review course for arborists wanting to prepare for the certified arborist exam or just want a thorough review. Lunch is provided each day. Note that an exam is scheduled for Friday September 6 at this location. Registering for the prep course does not include registration for the exam. See the info for the exam listed below for September 6. Information and registration for the prep course is available HERE.

September 6, 2024 8:30am-Noon Eastern ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST, UTILITY SPECIALIST, MUNICIPAL SPECIALIST EXAM Harbison State Forest Environmental Education Center 5600 Broad River Road Columbia, SC 29210 ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Arborist, and Municipal Specialist written exams are scheduled for Friday, September 6, 2024. Applicants for each exam must register by August 21, 2024 at the ISA website. If you’re new to ISA, you’ll need to create an ISA profile at creating or logging in to your ISA account. Registering for an exam includes 2 steps. First, you must complete an application for your selected credential. On your ISA profile, find the link “Apply for an ISA Certification” Complete the application for your selected credential. Second, once the application is submitted and approved by ISA, you can register for an exam. Be sure to submit your application well in advance of registering for an exam as it can take several weeks to get a submitted application approved.

November 6, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm Eastern TRAQ RENEWAL VIRTUAL COURSE (on-line) Co-hosted event with ISA Southern, Texas, Georgia, Ohio and Midwestern Chapters This is a virtual renewal option and is only available for those that already have the TRAQ credential and their expiration date occurs within 18 months prior to the date of this course. The course fee includes all fees for the course and exams. After you attend the course, ISA will send you information about completing the exam process. Please read “Virtual TRAQ Renewal Info for Candidates” to be very clear about the course prerequisites and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Registration will close when class capacity is reached. Register early!! If class has filled, you can send us an email and ask to be placed on a waiting list or check for other available dates. Send the email to isasouthern@isasouthern.org

Only register for this course if you already have a current TRAQ credential and your TRAQ expiration date is between November 6, 2024 and May 6, 2026. If you register for a class date that occurs after your expiration date, you may not be notified of this mistake until 30 days prior to the course. Your registration will be cancelled and your registration fee will be refunded, less a $50 service fee.

Click HERE to Register for November 6, 2024 Renewal Course (Closes October 6, 2024 or when capacity is reached)