WesSpur stocks ISA CEUs (Continuing Education Units) which are great training resources and good for continuing education credits for ISA certified arborists. We also stock the ISA Best Management Practices which are companion booklets for the ANSI Standards regarding tree care. These are meant to be “how to” manuals that reflect the best practices in the industry in compliance with national standards. If you are a tech-savy tree climber, then check out the ISA Introduction to Arboriculture courses on CD. Knowledge is power and you'll find lots here.
TCIA (Tree Care Industry) provides a Professional Home Study Program which has helped improve the professionalism of over 8000 arborists! Course contents of Home Study Series 1, 2 & 3: Home Study 1 - Basic Arboriculture covers tree anatomy/ physiology, soils, CODIT, pruning, safety procedures, tree transplanting, and tree I.D. Home Study 2 - Advanced Arboriculture covers diagnosis, non-parasitic injuries, insect problems, diseases, pollution damage, pesticide application, fertilization and maintenance/repair practices. Home Study 3 (Crew Leader) - delves into the skills needed by the entry-level manager: personal & crew safety, client & public safety, production, quality & professionalism, training and coaching, leadership, communication, and performance and feedback.