What is Advanced Training?
IAA Advanced Training is a program through which you can add to your basic knowledge as a Certified Arborist, and fine tune your skill set to your specific area of expertise. We offer four different “Domains”, each tailored to a specific sector of the tree care industry. After completing a class you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion. Once an entire Domain is complete (all required classes and one elective) you will receive a Certificate of Completion for that Domain as well as an Advanced Training patch and pin to wear proudly on your work gear. This is not a credential you hold with ISA, but it shows an advanced level of industry knowledge, which could have a great effect on your ability to earn more at your current or future position.
All IAA Advanced Training Program Courses are CEU-bearing courses at the standard rate of 1 CEU per hour and are generally scheduled on nights and weekends so as to not interfere with your normal work schedule. Class costs vary and are taught by local industry leaders in the field of arboriculture.
Pest /Diagnosis & Management Domain (PDM)
Instructors:
~Chelsie Abbott ~Bill Black ~Fredric Miller ~Aaron Schulz
Advanced Training modules and schedules for PDM domains provide additional training in diagnosis of plant problems, pest identification and plant health care management strategies.
To complete the domain and receive a certificate of completion, you will need to complete all of the required modules and (1) one elective.
Tree Worker Domain (TW)
Instructors:
~Jason Austin ~Dale Day ~Eduardo Medina ~Phil Prohaska ~Don Roppolo ~Jason Sochacki
Advanced Training modules for the TW Domain provide knowledge and skill, with emphasis on Safe Work Practices, on climbing techniques; rigging techniques, tree felling, and tree & ornamental pruning. These classes provide hands-on training for small classes.
An individual must complete all the required and (1) one elective to receive a “Certificate of Completion” for the module.
Tree Site & Selection Domain (TSS)
Instructors:
~Chris Evans ~Steve Lane ~Jim Semelka ~Roger Smith
Advanced Training modules and schedules for the TSS domains provide additional training on proper plant selection, proper plant identification and knowledge of the site requirements.
To complete the Tree Site & Selection Domain and receive your Certificate of Completion, you must complete all the required modules and one (1) elective.
Urban Forestry Domain (UF)
Instructors:
~Tony Dati ~Bryon Doerr ~Joe Hanson ~Eric Hendrickson ~Steve Lane ~Jim Semelka
Advanced Training modules for the UF domain provide training for the Urban Forester that helps them manage the urban forest and achieve desired outcomes.
An individual must complete all the required modules and one (1) elective to receive a “Certificate of Completion” for this domain.
MATP and CATP are designed to fit the needs of your staff, in both the municipal and commercial sectors, and are completely customizable to fit the skill levels of your team. Training is offered at your facility during the weekdays and utilizes your equipment, so you have a complete understanding of the equipment that you are already using on a day to-day basis.
“Funding support for Advanced Training was provided by the Urban and Community Forestry Programs of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the USDA Forest Service Eastern Region. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.“
