About the course
The ISA Certified Arborist Training programme is a course designed to prepare you for the ISA Certified Arborist exam. The course includes a range of electronic lectures and resources which enable you to study in a way which is different to buying the Arborists certification study guide. The training programme will offer you structure to your studying and also give the benefit of having an expert tutor on hand to answer any of your queries. Please note: This course will require you to have an element of self-motivation and discipline in order to work through the teaching, learning and formative assessment materials in order for you to fully prepare for the ISA exam.
Key Information
Location: Preston Campus or Preston Campus or Preston Campus
Course length: One Year (10 weeks)
Available course dates: Please select the appropriate campus and start date to apply online.
Preston Campus
September 2025
Preston Campus
December 2025
Preston Campus
April 2026
Course Modules
Cabling, Rod Bracing, Propping and Lightening Protection
Climbing Techniques and Working in the Tree
Construction Management
Problem Diagnosis and Management
Safety
Statutory Protection for Trees
Tree and Soil Relations
Tree Identification
Tree Installation and Establishment
Tree Nutrition and Fertilisation
Tree Pruning Concepts and Techniques
Tree Selection
Trees Biology
Water Management
Cabling, Rod Bracing, Propping and Lightening Protection
Climbing Techniques and Working in the Tree
Construction Management
Problem Diagnosis and Management
Safety
Statutory Protection for Trees
Tree and Soil Relations
Tree Identification
Tree Installation and Establishment
Tree Nutrition and Fertilisation
Tree Pruning Concepts and Techniques
Tree Selection
Trees Biology
Water Management
Cabling, Rod Bracing, Propping and Lightening Protection
Climbing Techniques and Working in the Tree
Construction Management
Problem Diagnosis and Management
Safety
Statutory Protection for Trees
Tree and Soil Relations
Tree Identification
Tree Installation and Establishment
Tree Nutrition and Fertilisation
Tree Pruning Concepts and Techniques
Tree Selection
Trees Biology
Water Management
Entry requirements & additional information
Students are required to have some experience working in the arboriculture industry.
All learning materials have been specifically designed for this course and for the requirement of meeting the rigours of the external ISA certified arborist exam. All learning materials will be delivered online through the use of the Virtual Learning Environment- CANVAS. Additional learning and assessment support will be made available through the modules through 1:1 tutor dialogue and use of discussion boards to collaborate with your peers. There are no practical elements to this distance learning course e.g. NPTC Certificates. Please note- it will be the students responsibility to book and pay for the external ISA exam.
The ISA certified arborist qualification is designed to give you additional theoretical understanding of trees and will benefit you in your job role.
Access to a PC Broadband or internet connection Email account As a Myerscough student, for the duration of your course you will have free access to Microsoft Office 365, including all Office applications and a OneDrive cloud storage account Costs that are optional for the course: Although not mandatory, it is advised that you purchase the Arborists’ Certification Study Guide to supplement your studies. Available at- https://www.trees.org.uk/Book-Shop/Products/Arborists-Certification-Study-Guide