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Training bodies with public course pages: seven organisations listed alphabetically

Seven trade bodies and training agencies that publish a course page anyone can open, listed alphabetically, with what each says about itself and what its course page lists. No prices, no ranking and no advice on which to choose.

Checked against the sources at the bottom of this page on October 9, 2026. Rules, fees and pay change: the source has the last word.

This page describes each organisation from its own pages as read on October 9, 2026. It does not rate or rank them, it leaves out prices, and a course appearing on a page is not a statement that the course is current or suits any job. Which certificate a job ad asks for is a question for the guide to choosing a course and the official registers it names.

Seven organisations with public course pages, alphabetical
OrganisationWhat it says about itself, and what its public course page lists
Arboricultural Association, United KingdomAbout: Describes itself as the leading voice on arboricultural matters in the UK, giving a home and membership to everyone employed in the sector. It says it provides the standards, training, support and recognition for members in the UK and overseas, and states that it is a registered charity.
Course page: A group courses page. A one-day course accredited by the awarding body Lantra Awards on recognising basic hazards, a three-day non-residential Professional Tree Inspection course for experienced arboriculturists with an exam, a four-hour course on a safe work environment, available online or in person, and a one-day refresher for those who took the three-day course. The page says most group courses need a lead time of 2 to 3 months, and that payment or a purchase order is due 3 weeks before the training. Open the group courses page.
Arboriculture Australia, AustraliaAbout: Describes itself as the national peak industry body for arboriculture and vegetation management, a not-for-profit that relies on membership, sponsorship and volunteers, and says it works with state and territory industry bodies.
Course page: A training and practitioner resources page rather than a course booking page. It says the resources are free to download and lists methods and presentations that support its minimum industry standard series, including training presentations, spreadsheet workbooks and a report template for tree risk assessment, and a method and calculator for tree valuation. See the training and practitioner resources page.
International Society of Arboriculture, United States and worldwideAbout: Says it promotes the professional practice of arboriculture, and that its network of organisations and affiliates provides support.
Course page: An online courses page for its Online Learning Center. It names a series of 25 introductory arboriculture courses and five practice exams, says every online course and practice exam offers continuing education units, and says a purchase is available for three years, with each course completed once in that window. See the online courses page.
Lantra, United Kingdom and Republic of IrelandAbout: Says it is one of the leading awarding bodies for land-based industries in both countries, is a registered charity with teams in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and has been building the land-based workforce for over 40 years.
Course page: A training search with an Aerial Arboriculture category. It lists courses including access to a tree using a rope and harness with aerial tree rescue, described as a five-day course, aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw using free-fall techniques, which prepares a learner for a regulated Level 3 award, and aerial tree rigging. See the Aerial Arboriculture category.
New Zealand Arboricultural Association, New ZealandAbout: Says it was established in 1989 as a national body for people involved in New Zealand tree care, that it joined the International Society of Arboriculture in 1996, and that its mission is to serve members through advocacy, education and professional standards.
Course pages: A page for the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification courses it hosts with ISA, describing a two-day course followed by a half-day written and field assessment, with content on tree biology and mechanics, inspection, risk categorisation and reporting; its upcoming courses list showed no events on October 9, 2026, while the page text gives Auckland, November 17 to 19, 2026 as its 2026 dates. A second page for the ISA Certified Arborist exam sets out the experience the ISA Credentialing Council asks of candidates, three years of full-time experience or a mix of education and experience. Its workshops page listed no workshops on that date. See the TRAQ courses page and the Certified Arborist exam page.
SkilledTradesBC, British Columbia, CanadaAbout: Its Utility Arborist trade page describes the work as clearing vegetation from electrical equipment and structures so power keeps flowing, with a need for solid grounding in arborist equipment and an understanding of safety regulations.
Course page: The trade page sends learners to classroom technical training at a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider, and points to two outside sites for finding where the program is offered in the province. It also links a certification pathway guide and a technical training breakdown. See the Utility Arborist page.
Tree Care Industry Association, United StatesAbout: Its home page gives its mission as advancing tree care businesses, with tools for safety, sustainability and success.
Course page: An education page with a free online course, Intro to Arboriculture Safety, and a Tree Care Academy career pathway. The pathway has Ground Operations in four steps, Tree Climber Specialist in four steps, and Aerial Lift Operations in two steps. The page also lists a trainer qualification course, an arborist apprenticeship program, a course transfer policy and webinars. The education page and the Tree Care Academy guide cover them.

What is missing

Other bodies run courses. The page of the New Zealand industry training organisation Primary ITO returned only a bot-protection refusal on October 9, 2026, so no row is given for it. Australian qualifications are checked on the national register described in the certifications guide.

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