Basic Arborist Certification Prep Course 

The Arboriculture Society of Michigan (ASM) - Michigan Chapter of ISA, is offering a Basic Arborist Certificiation Prep Course presented on four (4) days.

• December 16-17, 2014,  and
• January 15-16, 2015
  

The topics for each day are outlined below.  This 4-day course can be taken in its entirety, or as individual days according to the registration fees listed below.

This Prep Course is designed to provide a fundamental education in arboriculture as well as prepare individuals for the ISA Certified Arborist Exam offered in February 2015 at ArborCon 2015 in Lansing. The course content is consistent with the Arborist Certification Study Guide (2010 edition) and the domains of the exam.  

This course is beneficial to the following people:

The Value of an ISA Credential - ISA credentials are valued and trusted because they let consumers know that you possess a high degree of knowledge about caring for and maintaining trees. When developing an exam, a panel of subject matter experts from around the world completes a job task analysis, and then writes an exam that encompasses the defined skills. ISA credentials build expert knowledge and reflect the professional skills sought by leaders from the public and private sectors, including training, academia and government organizations.

DETAILS

• The course will run each day from 8am-5pm.
• Registration/Check-in begins at 7:30am each day.
• Morning snacks/beverages and lunch are provided each day.
• Cancellations before December 12 will incur a $25 cancellation fee. Refunds will not be given after December 12.
• All registrants must be prepaid – Walk-Ins will not be accepted.
• LIMIT: 40 attendees each day

REGISTRATION FEES

• $225 ASM/ISA Member Full Course
• $250 Non Member Full Course
• $85 Daily rate (for those looking to get education on specific topics per day)

Registration fees are payable via credit card or check. Click on the REGISTER button below to register and pay online. A printable registration form is available at www.asm-isa.org under the Education tab.

CEUS

• This Prep Course is pending approval of 24 CEUS from ISA for the full course. There are 6 CEUs offered each day.

LODGING INFORMATION

If you require lodging, please contact the Sleep Inn at (989) 837-1010(989) 837-1010. The Sleep Inn is located at 2100 W Wackerly St, Midland, MI 48640. Rates average $75.

TAKING THE CERTIFIED ARBORIST EXAM

Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Lansing Center
333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
9:00am-12:00pm

You must apply to take the ISA Certified Arborist Exam separately from this class registration. Applications can be obtained at http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/becomeCertified/index.aspx. You must meet the minimum qualifications of experience and/or education to qualify - taking the prep course does not guarantee your application will be accepted.

For further questions about the Certified Arborist exam, please contact the ISA office at (888) 472-8733  or e-mail them at cert@isa-arbor.com.