Join Us for the KAA Certified Arborist Preparation Course!
Led by Dr. Bill Fountain, Professor Emeritus of Arboriculture & Landscape Management, University of Kentucky Department of Horticulture.

NOTE: A separate registration through ISA for the exam is required (Certification or re-certification fees will be required). See information below.

Course Details:

Dates:
- Monday, April 13, 2026: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Lunch provided)
  (Registration opens at 8:15 AM – please do not arrive early.)
- Tuesday, April 14, 2026: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Lunch provided)
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Arrive at 8:00 AM and test starts 9:00 AM
Location:
Campbell County Extension Services, 184 Beasley Rd, Versailles, KY 40383
Organizer: Kentucky Arborists' Association (KAA)
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026
To pay by check with no processing fees, contact Bonnie Burnick at info@ky-isa.org.

ISA Certification Exam:

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Exam Start Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Same as the course
Exam Registration Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026
Minimum Participants Required: 5
Specialties Offered:
- ISA Certified Arborist
- Utility Specialist
- Municipal Specialist

Important Notes:

Separate registration with ISA is required for the Certification Exam.
Application for the exam must be submitted directly to ISA.

To register for the exam, please follow the steps below-----this is the new website for registering.

· Create a MyISA account if you do not already have one at isa-arbor.com

· Login to the MyISA account at isa-arbor.com

· On the left-hand side select "ISA Credentialing". This will open up the new credentialing system

· Scroll down until you see "ISA Certified Arborist" and "Apply Now"

· Complete the application steps including paying the application fee. Please remember to submit your application after all checklist items are completed.

· The internal ISA team will review and provide feedback on the application. Once ready, they will approve it, and you will be ready to enroll.

· Log back into ISA and the Certified Arborist application, select "Enroll Now" then follow the steps to find the language and exam you would like to sit at. There is a filter on the left-hand side that you can use to narrow down the list of in-person exams.

· Select the exam and complete the enrollment process. This includes paying the enrollment fee.

· Once each step is completed, you will receive confirmation emails.

Any questions or issues please contact ISA directly:

Phone: +1.678.367.0981
Email: isa@isa-arbor.com

Hotel Recommendation:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Lexington W
365 Commerce Drive, Versailles, KY 40383
Phone: (859) 873-5501
Holiday Inn Express Website

For any questions about the KAA Certified Arborist Preparation Course, please contact:
Bonnie Burnick
Email: info@ky-isa.org

For questions about the Certification Exam, contact ISA directly.

ISA Certified Arborist Prep-Course & Exam April 2026

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