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.
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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MSA 2026 Rochester Arborist Workshop
Thursday, February 19th from 7:45am - 6:00pm
Rochester, MN
Join us in Rochester on Thursday, Feb. 19, for a day of in-depth and insightful discussions, CEUs, connection with tree friends, and more. We’ll be joined by Warren Williams, Senior Lead Safety, Education, and Training Instructor at Wright Tree Service, along with Nick Markley, contract climber and instructor of the newly introduced Prescription Pruning Qualification. We’ll dive deep into topics of safety, leadership, pruning, the prescription pruning approach, and more!
Register by Feb. 1 to receive discounted early bird pricing and the chance to win a chainsaw.
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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
