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

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

June 20, June 23 and June 30, 2025                 MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENTOF LANDSCAPE TREES June 20 - Birmingham, AL June 23 - Selma, AL June 30 - Eufaula, AL Instructor: Dr. Georgios Arseniou, WIlliam Rowe, Joel Potter, Bronson Lubresky These full-day events are packed with practical sessions led by certified arborists and extension specialists, covering everything from proper pruning and chainsaw safety to selecting the right tree species, assessing tree hazards, and managing trees around construction. You’ll also gain hands-on experience in tree planting and establishment. Whether you’re a municipal employee, professional arborist, master gardener, or simply a tree-loving homeowner, this workshop offers the tools and knowledge to keep your trees healthy, safe, and thriving for years to come!Info and registration HERE

June 26, 2025                 PRE TCC WORKSHOPS Ellington Agricultural Center 440 Hogan Road Nashville, TN 37220 Two excellent workshops will take place to feed your thirst for additional training on safety topics such EHAP, aerial rescue and first aid. See listing below for information about TCC events. Here’s the info for the two workshops:

EHAP Awareness - 8:00am-Noon Instructor: Matt Kirk Matt is with Meriwether Lewis Electric Co-Op. He has been in the Electrical side of the tree industry for over 20 years now as a crew climber, then supervisor, as a safety trainer and now a ROW coordinator. We are looking forward to him sharing some valuable information with us regarding EHAP and Electrical issues. This workshop is a prep class for Electrical Hazard training and will not provide attendees with EHAP certification. Register HERE.

Aerial Rescue and First Aid Training - 1:00pm-5:00pm Instructor: Zach Troup This workshop will focus on the EHAP and electrical related scenarios and injuries. Zach Troup is a certified instructor in safety and aerial rescue training and in First Aid/CPR/AED training. This class will also serve those needing aerial rescue training for their recertification of the Certified Tree Climber credential or as the training required to take the CTC exam. Register HERE.

Workshops will provide 4 ISA CEUs each.

June 27-29, 2025                 ISA SOUTHERN CHAPTER TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIPS Ellington Agricultural Center 440 Hogan Road Nashville, TN 37220 After being rained out in Memphis in early April, the 2025 TCC is now set for Nashville, TN! Competitor list is set and registration is closed. However, there is always a need for volunteers including judges and others to help things run smoothly. Info about TCC for climbers and volunteers, and potential volunteers is HERE.

Be sure to check out the PRE TCC workshops set for Thursday June 26. Two excellent workshops are set that will provide 4 ISA CEUs each. Details are shown above for the June 26 workshops.

July 1, 2025 11:00AM - Noon (Central) RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO PESTS Webinar hosted by Auburn University Instructor: Dr. Annakay Abrahams Urban trees are vital to the health, beauty, and sustainability of Alabama cities but they face growing threats from pests, diseases, and environmental stress. Join Dr. Annakay Newell (Assistant Professor – Auburn University) in this engaging and practical talk exploring the most significant threats facing urban trees in our region, how to recognize early warning signs, and what communities, professionals, and homeowners can do to protect our urban canopy. Topics will include common insects pests like emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) and southern pine beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis), diseases affecting hardwoods and ornamentals, the impact of drought, soil compaction and improper planting, and best practices for diagnosis prevention, and management. Info and Registration HERE

August 6, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm Eastern REGISTRATION IS CLOSED 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.

Registration is closed for this event. See below for September 30 course.

August 11, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm Eastern TRAQ RENEWAL LIVE COURSE City of Charlotte- General Services 701 Tuckaseegee Road Charlotte, NC 28208 This is a renewal course 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. 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 11, 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 11, 2025 Renewal Course in Charlotte (Closes July 116 or when capacity of 30 is reached)

August 12-14, 2025                 TRAQ 3-DAY COURSE FOR NEW APPLICANTS    City of Charlotte- General Services 701 Tuckaseegee Road Charlotte, NC 28208 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 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  

Click HERE to Register for August 12-14, 2025 TRAQ Course (Closes July 11 or when capacity of 20 is reached)

September 30, 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 September 30, 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.

This is the last TRAQ renewal course that will be offered.

Click HERE to Register for September 30, 2025 Renewal Course (Closes August 29 or when capacity of 40 is reached)


November 19-20, 2025
PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY FORESTRY CONFERENCE Organized by the Arbor Day Foundation Hendersonville, Nevada
Our friends at the The Arbor Day Foundation are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Partners in Community Forestry Conference and partnering events will be held in Henderson, Nevada from November 19-20. Additional information HERE.

December 12, 2025       8:30am-12:30pm Eastern ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST, UTILITY SPECIALIST, MUNICIPAL SPECIALIST EXAM Guilford County Extension Center
3309 Burlington Road
Greensboro, NC 27405

ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Arborist, and Municipal Specialist written exams are scheduled for Friday, December 12, 2025. Applicants for each exam must register by November 24, 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.