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Arboriculture and Tree Care Professional

Coursera · University of Minnesota · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.4/5

Champ rating

8.1/10

Duration

6 weeks, 4 hours/week

Classes

32

Connect with the land and build sustainable skills that matter in this hands-on course. Tree care science covering tree identification, pruning techniques, tree risk assessment, pest and disease management, tree preservation, and ISA arborist certification prep. Created by professionals with hands-on experience in farming, conservation, and land management - instructors who work in the field, not just the classroom.

What you'll get

Perform professional tree pruning to ANSI A300 standards

Assess tree health, risk, and structural integrity

Prepare for ISA Certified Arborist examination

Apply GIS mapping and remote sensing tools for environmental monitoring

Assist with veterinary procedures including vaccinations and wound care

Conduct biodiversity surveys and habitat assessments using field protocols

Course Curriculum

7 chapters

Fit

Best for

Farmers

Conservationists

Arborists

Environmental Scientists

Not ideal for

Complete beginners

Non-technical learners

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

No prior farming or environmental experience required. An interest in the outdoors and sustainable practices is helpful.

Pricing

$49/month

Certification

Certificate

Arboriculture

Tree Care

Pruning

ISA Certification

Tree Risk Assessment

GIS Mapping

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