ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional (formerly called ISA Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist®) credential holders are current ISA Certified Arborists® who should be recognized by their peers and the public as tree care professionals who have attained a fundamental level of knowledge in core areas of the arboriculture practice within an urban forest context and management of trees as a community providing societal benefits. Areas of knowledge measured include communication skills, public relations, policy and planning, administration, risk management, and arboricultural practices.
For more information on how to become an ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional:
ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional Study Materials
While you may use any materials you choose during your exam preparation, we encourage you to use materials that are grounded in best practices and scientific theory, and those that are supported by external reviewers, such as accreditation organizations or governing bodies.
Study Materials
ISA offers a full list of recommended study resources that cover multiple domains in each handbook and in the ISA webstore.
ISA Online Learning
ISA Online Learning offers a wide variety of courses, Arborist News, AUF, and other CEU articles, the ArborPod™ podcasts series, and other resources. Earn CEUs while refreshing your knowledge in some areas and becoming better-educated in others as you prepare for the exam.
The resources referenced on this site should not be considered the only source of information available to study for the exam.