ISA Certified Arborist – $150 per hour for arborist consultations

A Certification is a voluntary program administered by a non-governmental organization. It grants the use of a credential to individuals for a specific period of time. The Certification is available to those who meet predetermined and standardized criteria for knowledge, skills, or competencies. The knowledge needed to pass a Certification assessment is learned through self-study and experience. The assessment is conducted independent of a specific class, course, or other training program. To retain the credential, certificants must meet requirements for renewal.

• Focuses on a broad body of knowledge
• Administered independent of any education or training program
• Assessment is based on a body of knowledge rather than on specific learning outcomes
• Incorporates recertification requirements to maintain the credential, such as participation in continuing education opportunities
• Prohibits trainers from assessing their own trainees
• Forbids release of exam questions to anyone teaching preparatory courses or developing preparatory material