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Certification Options

Online Certification Course

Certify Online via a Self-paced course 

Course Fee: $50*

*(Discounts available for students, AmeriCorps, & ConservationCorps.)

About: The Online Tree Inspector Certification Course and Exam provides all the educational materials and exam in a self-paced online course. Learn from pre-recorded webinars, online published resources, the tree inspector study guide, and practice quizzes. The online course is hosted via the University of Minnesota on the Canvas software platform. Follow the link above to register for the course. 

MN Tree Inspector Study Guide

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Recertification Options

Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course

March 17th and 18th

Arden Hills, MN

The Shade Tree Short Course is two-day course for everyone involved in urban forestry, arboriculture, and the green industry. ISA Certified Arborist® CEUs are available for most sessions. The Shade Tree Short Course has been held annually in Minnesota since 1963. The conference includes general and concurrent sessions each day, as well as a vendor area with mini-sessions covering a variety of topics.

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In-person recertification courses offered by the University of Minnesota will be available in the fall of 2026.


For more recertification ideas visit our FAQ page here

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