EVENTS PROVIDING ISA CEUS

This list contains upcoming events that we are aware of and also includes courses that we know have been canceled as well. Nearly all of them provide opportunities to earn ISA CEUs that help you maintain your ISA certifications. While we may not have links for each event that direct you to specific registration information, we do try to provide contact information so you can learn more about the event. NOTE: Not all events listed are sponsored or co-sponsored by ISA Southern Chapter and the Chapter is not responsible for those events.

WEBINAR/EVENT OPPORTUNITIES Many of the event organizers and hosts listed below provide clear instruction for obtaining a CEU credit for attending a webinar. ISA policy currently provides that you must watch the content as a live webinar to earn a CEU through the pre-approval process established by the webinar developer and host. This typically means that you must pre-register for the webinar event, just like attending a workshop. Each webinar developer and host will have a different registration process. Read the instructions on their website carefully to insure that understand how to receive CEU credit.

If you are planning an event and want to get ISA CEUs pre-approved for the event, click the link below and complete the application.  Send the completed application with a copy of the agenda for the event to isasouthern@isasouthern.org.

If you know of opportunities we haven’t listed, you can email us and we’ll get it posted!

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

February 7, 2025 8:30am-12:30pm Eastern ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST, UTILITY SPECIALIST, MUNICIPAL SPECIALIST EXAM Harbison State Forest Environmental Education Center
5600 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210 ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Arborist, and Municipal Specialist written exams are scheduled for Friday, February 7, 2025. Applicants for each exam must register by January 22, 2025 at the ISA website. If you’re new to ISA, you’ll need to create an ISA profile at creating or logging in to your ISA account. Registering for an exam includes 2 steps. First, you must complete an application for your selected credential. On your ISA profile, find the link “Apply for an ISA Certification” Complete the application for your selected credential. Second, once the application is submitted and approved by ISA, you can register for an exam. Be sure to submit your application well in advance of registering for an exam as it can take several weeks to get a submitted application approved.

February 28, 2025
TREES AND DISEASES SYMPOSIUM Hygge Coworking - Wesley Heights 1026 Jay St Charlotte, NC 28208 Presenters: Patrick Anderson, Julia George, Chris Diffley, Dr. Jeremy Stone
Join the good folks at the Charlotte Arborist Association (CAA) for a great day of education. The event will bring together top experts and include topics on a range of tree disease ID and treatments. Information and registration HERE.

March 1, 2025 8:00am-4:00pm
SODA CITY AERIAL RESCUE WORKSHOP 2745 Kennerly Rd Irmo, SC  29063
Join this annual all-day event hosted the good folks at New Heights Tree Care. Information and registration available by email newheightstreecaresc@gmail.com

March 3, 2025 8:30am-3:15pm
FOREST HEALTH WORKSHOP Union County Extension Office 120 Kirby Street Union, SC  29379 Presenter: Dr. David Coyle
Join the Clemson Cooperative Extension experts for an informative program on Forest Health. Topics include pesticide regulation updates, pine insects and diseases, hardwood insects and diseases, herbicide application techniques, invasive species management, and timber market update. Info and registration HERE.

March 13, 2025 8:30am-3:00pm
FOREST HEALTH WORKSHOP Lexington County Auxiliary Adminstration Building 605 West Main Street Lexington, SC  29072
Join the Clemson Cooperative Extension experts for another in their series of informative programs on Forest Health. Topics include pesticide regulation updates, tree fertilization and irrigation, challenges in the urban environment, tree stress factors, and healthy nursery stock. Info and registration HERE.

March 14, 2025 1:00pm-4:00pm
HEMLOCK WOOLY ADELGID TREATMENT DEMONSTRATION North Carolina Arboretum Asheville, NC
Join the Hemlock Restoration Initiative experts for an informative program on Hemlock Wooly Adelgid control methods. Info and registration HERE.

March 20, 2025 8:30am-3:30pm
Trees SC Spring Arborist Workshop Irmo Municipal Building 7300 Woodrow St. Irmo, SC  29063
Trees SC is hosting this great event that will present plant health care info, field safety (hornets!), Hurricane Helene Storm Response, and utility pruning. Info and registration HERE.

April 5-6, 2025 ISA Southern Chapter Tree Climbing Championships Memphis, TN

Check out the website for details. Registration for competitors is now closed, but volunteers and judges can register on the website. And sponsors are always welcome too! https://www.isasouthern.org/sotcc

April 7-9, 2025                 TRAQ 3-DAY COURSE FOR NEW APPLICANTS    Renasant Convention Center 255 North Main Street Memphis, TN 38103 Please read the “ISA TRAQ Application Guide” to be very clear about the full course prerequisites and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the either course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Registration will close when class capacity is reached. Register early!! Additional information can be found on the ISA Southern Chapter website at https://www.isasouthern.org/traq-events  

Register HERE for April 7-9 TRAQ Course (Closes March 16 or when capacity of 20 is reached) 

This course is a pre-conference workshop for the Southern Chapter Conference set for April 7-11 in Memphis, TN. You can book a hotel room at the conference rate at the Sheraton Hotel that is located next to the Renasant Convention Center. Visit the conference website hotel registration page to book a room. https://www.isasouthern.org/conference/hotel

April 7-9, 2025                 Prescription Pruning Qualification (PPQ)   Renasant Convention Center 255 North Main Street Memphis, TN 38103 Instructors: Dr. Ed Gilman and Lindsey Purcell This class is in high demand and will likely fill up. Register early. We are offering this as a pre-conference workshop, so plan to also register for the Southern Chapter Conference at the Renasant! For more information about this new credential, check HERE.

The goal of this course is to improve communication between those who prescribe tree pruning, production arborists, and tree owners and increase clarity when preparing work orders.

PPQ is designed for both the Prescriber and the Producer. The Prescriber, an ISA Certified Arborist, attends the full course and will earn the qualification. The Producer (no need to be an ISA Certified Arborist) attends Day 1, is a tree climber working in trees or anyone seeking an organized approach to pruning. Learn more about this event and register HERE.

April 7-11, 2025 ISA Southern Chapter 83rd Annual Conference Memphis, TN Mark your calendar for this must attend event. Pre-conference workshops will be Mon-Wed Apr 7-9 and will include the new Prescription Pruning Qualification Course, a full TRAQ course, and a Trees and the Law workshop. Educational sessions for the conference will be Thurs-Fri Apr 10-11. An incredible line-up of speakers has been assembled! Details and registration HERE!

May 7, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm Eastern TRAQ RENEWAL VIRTUAL COURSE (on-line) Co-hosted event with ISA Southern, Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Iowa and Midwestern Chapters This is a virtual renewal option and is only available for those that already have the TRAQ credential and their expiration date occurs within 18 months prior to the date of this course. The course fee includes all fees for the course and exams. After you attend the course, ISA will send you information about completing the exam process. Please read “Virtual TRAQ Renewal Info for Candidates” to be very clear about the course prerequisites and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Registration will close when class capacity is reached, or 30 days prior to the course, whichever comes first. Register early!!

Only register for this course if you already have a current TRAQ credential and your TRAQ expiration date is after May 7, 2025. Do not register if your TRAQ credential will expire prior to the class date. Your eligible renewal window begins 18 months prior to your expiration date. Attending a renewal course and successfully completing the exams prior to your expiration date will result in five years being added to your current expiration date. 

If you register for a class date that occurs after your expiration date, you may not be notified of this mistake until 30 days prior to the course. Your registration will be cancelled and your registration fee will be refunded, less a $50 service fee.

If class has filled, you can send us an email and ask to be placed on a waiting list or check for other available dates listed on this webpage. It is very rare that we can accomodate those on the waiting list, but we try to get you in the class of your choice when we can. Send the email to isasouthern@isasouthern.org A non-reply means we have no last minute cancellations or cannot accomodate those on the waiting list.

Click HERE to Register for May 7, 2025 Renewal Course (Closes April 6 or when capacity of 30 is reached)


August 6, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm Eastern TRAQ RENEWAL VIRTUAL COURSE (on-line) Co-hosted event with ISA Southern, Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Iowa and Midwestern Chapters This is a virtual renewal option and is only available for those that already have the TRAQ credential and their expiration date occurs within 18 months prior to the date of this course. The course fee includes all fees for the course and exams. After you attend the course, ISA will send you information about completing the exam process. Please read “Virtual TRAQ Renewal Info for Candidates” to be very clear about the course prerequisites and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Registration will close when class capacity is reached or 30 days prior to the class, whichever comes first. Register early!!

Only register for this course if you already have a current TRAQ credential and your TRAQ expiration date is after August 6, 2025. Do not register if your TRAQ credential will expire prior to the class date. Your eligible renewal window begins 18 months prior to your expiration date. Attending a renewal course and successfully completing the exams prior to your expiration date will result in five years being added to your current expiration date. 

If you register for a class date that occurs after your expiration date, you may not be notified of this mistake until 30 days prior to the course. Your registration will be cancelled and your registration fee will be refunded, less a $50 service fee.

If class has filled, you can send us an email and ask to be placed on a waiting list or check for other available dates listed on this webpage. It is very rare that we can accomodate those on the waiting list, but we try to get you in the class of your choice when we can. Send the email to isasouthern@isasouthern.org A non-reply means we have no last minute cancellations or cannot accomodate those on the waiting list.

Click HERE to Register for August 6, 2025 Renewal Course (Closes July 6 or when capacity of 30 is reached)