ISA's Credentialing System
Want to become a new credential holder or want to re-certify? Follow these steps:
Create a MyISA account if you do not already have one at isa-arbor.com
Login to the MyISA account at isa-arbor.com
On the left-hand side select "ISA Credentialing". This will open up the new credentialing system
Select the appropriate credential for you and select "Apply Now"
Upon approval from ISA via email, you will have access to testing locations
Please take a moment to ensure that your personal information — including your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address — is up to date in your MyISA Account . This is the primary way the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) will use to communicate with you.
Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification (TPAQ)
Dates/Times: May 21-22, 2026, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Shelby County Cooperative Extension, 1117 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065
Registration Link: Click Here to Register! or click the TPAQ Button.
Contact: Dr. William Fountain, bill.fountain.arbor@gmail.com or Bonnie Burnick, info@ky-isa.org
Tree Risk Appraisal Qualification (TRAQ)
Dates/Time: June 10-12, 2026, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Shelby County Cooperative Extension, 1117 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065
Registration Link: Click Here to Register!
Contact: Dr. William Fountain, bill.fountain.arbor@gmail.com or Bonnie Burnick, info@ky-isa.org
Dates/Time: September 10-11, 2026, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Bernheim Forest and Arboretum, 2075 Clermont Re, Clermont, KY 40110
Registration Link: Click Here to Register!
Contact: Bonnie Burnick, info@ky-isa.org
Tree Risk Appraisal Qualification (TRAQ)
Dates/Time: September 16-18, 2026, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Campbell County Extension Service, 3500 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, KY 41076
Registration Link: Click Here to Register!
Contact: Dr. William Fountain, bill.fountain.arbor@gmail.com or Bonnie Burnick, info@ky-isa.org
ISA Certified Arborist Prep-Course and Exam
Dates/Time: Nov 4-5,2026, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Exam: Nov 6, 2026- Register with ISA
Location: Nelson County Extension Office, 317 S Third St, Bardstown, KY 40004
Registration Link: Click Here to Register!
Contact: Dr. William Fountain, bill.fountain.arbor@gmail.com or Bonnie Burnick, info@ky-isa.org
Date/Time: Oct 23-24, 2026
Purposed Location: Meade County, Otter Creek Park