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

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 18, 2025 Noon-1:00pm Central
Benefits of a Tree Failure Database Webinar Presenter: Chris Rippey
Learn how a tree failure database will document tree structural failures to gather data so tree species failure profiles can be authored and used in tree risk assessments and writing pruning prescriptions. An ISA Midwestern Chapter event. Info and registration HERE.

March 19, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm
Marketing Your Certifications and Licenses to Promote Your Business Webinar Presenter: Kim Strazisar
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 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.

March 25, 2025 9:00am-2:45pm
Horticulture Workshop Dixon Gallery & Gardens 4339 Park Ave. Memphis, TN 38117
Shelby Couonty UT Extension Institute of Agriculture is hosting this one-day event that will present plant health care info, landscape design with living screens, healthy tree info, soil chemistry, and a tour of Dixon Gardens. 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 CLASS IS FULL - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED 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  

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)

May 9-11, 2025
Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop (WTCW) North Carolina Tree Climbing Weekend Workshop Camp Chestnut Ridge 4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Road Efland, NC 27243
Our friends at WTCW continue to provide some of the best training and motivation for those wanting to take that next step in their skills and confidence! ISA Southern Chapter continues to support this fantastic group of instructors and their mission. Check out WTCW at https://www.womenstreeclimbingworkshop.com/

This tree climbing workshop is unique as it's an all-inclusive event. It provides great food, lodging, excellent instruction (with a low student/teacher ratio), use of tree climbing equipment, networking and of course. professional CEU's. You will learn how to climb trees with an emphasis on arboricultural skills.  For beginners to experienced climbers alike; we tailor our classes based on our participants needs and wants. This safe, empowering experience will renew your spirit, allow you to bond with others who are curious and excited to advance their knowledge.  Most importantly, you will leave with new skills, confidence, friends and professional network. Info and registration HERE. You are worth it!!

May 28-30, 2025                 TRAQ 3-DAY COURSE FOR NEW APPLICANTS    Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center 8300 Hwy 104 Fairhope, AL 36532 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  

Register HERE for May 28-30, 2025 TRAQ Course (Closes Apr 28 or when capacity of 20 is reached)

June 16-18, 2025                 TRAQ 3-DAY COURSE FOR NEW APPLICANTS    Carriage House at the Knoxville Botanical Garden 2649 Boyd’s Bridge Pike Knoxville, TN 37914 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 June 16-18 TRAQ Course (Closes May 16 or when capacity of 20 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)