ISA Certified Arborist Prep-Course & Exam Nov 2026

Join Us for the KAA Certified Arborist Preparation Course!
The ISA Certified Arborist Prep Course is designed to help arboriculture professionals prepare for the ISA Certified Arborist Examination while strengthening their knowledge of tree care and management practices.

Instructor: Heather Wilson,

This course provides a comprehensive review of the key subject areas covered on the exam

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:

  • Thursday, April 1, 2027: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Lunch provided)

    (Registration opens at 8:15 AM)

  • Friday, April 2, 2027:  Arrive at 8:00 AM and test starts 1:00 PM

• Location:
  Woodford County Extension Office, 184 Beasley Rd, Versailles, KY 40383, Mackie RM

• Organizer: Kentucky Arborists' Association (KAA)

• Registration Deadline: Monday March1, 2027
  To pay by check with no processing fees, contact Bonnie Burnick at info@ky-isa.org.

ISA Certification Exam:

• Date: Friday, April 2, 2027

• Exam Start Time: 1:00 PM– 4:00 PM

• Location: Same as the course

• Exam Registration Deadline: Monday March 1, 2027

• 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- Versailles – 365 Commerce Dr, Versailles, KY 40383
Phone: 1-833-320-4072

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.