Career Training & Development
Explore several training and workforce development courses and tools focused on safety, tree care, apprenticeships, and credentialing
Safety
Intro to Arboriculture Safety (TCIA): Introduction to Arboriculture Safety is a FREE certificate course offered by Tree Care Industry Association for individuals exploring, or new to, a career in arboriculture. Upon completion of the course, you will be issued a certificate that can be shared with employers during your job search.
Tree Care
Apprenticeships
Arborist Apprenticeship Training Portal (TCIA): Apprenticeship is a nationally recognized training and education program in which an individual completes a combination of on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and professional development to earn a Certificate of Completion in Apprenticeship, awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor. The mission of the arborist apprenticeship is to connect motivated workers with experts in the tree care industry; to provide comprehensive training to advance skills and earn credentials; and to build a trusted workforce of professional arborists.
Credentials
Certified Landscape Practitioner (NALP): Accredited Degree Program: The National Association of Landscape Professionals Accredited Degree Program is the only nationally recognized endorsement offered to colleges with landscape/horticulture curricula that meet or exceed industry standards for a model curriculum.
Certified Arborist (ISA): Pursuing an ISA Credential is a worthy goal that will help you advance your career in the arboriculture industry. The first step toward becoming ISA Credentialed is to decide which credential is right for you. To mirror our diverse population of arborists, ISA offers certification and qualifications that are each founded on different eligibilities and require the successful completion of separate, independent exams.