ISA Certification

We facilitate training for arborists to protect and care for Georgia’s trees.

Interested in becoming ISA Certified Arborist®? Find out how here.

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Membership Benefits

ISA Certified Arborists are required to obtain CEUs (Continuing Education Units) to maintain certification.

The GAA offers up to 12 opportunities for CEU’s FREE to members every year. In addition, there are significant discounts and early access to other certification and qualification courses throughout the year.

Upcoming Arborist Certification Courses

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Sep 8
ISA Certified Arborist® Exam Virtual Review Course

Over seven sessions, experienced instructors and certified arborists Rob Swanson and Kay Evanovich will help attendees prepare for the exam with talks covering Tree Biology, Tree Identification, Soil Science, Water Management, Tree Nutrition and Fertilization, Tree Selection, Installation and Establishment, Pruning, Tree Support and Lightning Protection, Diagnosis and Plant Disorders, Plant Health Care, Tree Assessment and Risk Management, Trees and Construction, Urban Forestry, Tree Worker Safety, and Climbing & Working in Trees. Attendees will also learn about eligibility for the exam and taking the exam.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available for the ISA Certified Arborist Exam Prep Course to tree board members and tree care workers employed by a city, county, school or university who are not already ISA Certified Arborist®. 

Scholarships are sponsored by the Georgia Forestry Commission.  Applicants must be employed within the State of Georgia.  Scholarship covers the $100 cost of the course, but does not include free membership. 

The GAA has a limited number of ISA Study Guides available in exchange for a donation of $125.

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