Arborist Training Classes Rooted in Four Decades of Industry Experience
Training has been part of ACRT’s identity since the beginning — it’s the “T” in our name after all — and it was foundational to our founders’ vision from day one in 1985. ACRT Arborist Training carries that legacy forward as the largest licensed arboriculture vocational training organization in North America. It offers arborist training classes that prepare field professionals to work safely, competently, and effectively from their first day on the job through the most advanced levels of their careers.
ACRT Arborist Training serves a wide range of organizations and individuals, including line clearance companies, utilities, cooperatives, government agencies, tree care companies, municipalities, and individuals seeking to enter or advance within the arboriculture profession. Whether you’re equipping a crew with foundational safety skills or developing experienced arborists toward advanced certification, ACRT Arborist Training brings the expertise, instructors, and curriculum to get them there.
Training Built on Independence
One of the things that makes ACRT Arborist Training distinctive is the same independence that defines ACRT as an organization. Our instructors aren’t affiliated with equipment manufacturers or product vendors, which means students train with a range of ropes, hardware, saws, and climbing systems rather than being directed toward a single sponsored brand. That exposure gives students the hands-on experience to understand what tools work best for them before they’re working independently in the field.
Courses From Entry-Level Through Advanced
ACRT Arborist Training offers a comprehensive curriculum spanning entry-level through advanced arborist instruction, with options for customized training programs tailored to organizational needs. Classes are offered year-round at our Ohio headquarters, where small class sizes and professional instructors create a focused, hands-on learning environment. For more information on current course offerings, schedules, and enrollment, visit the ACRT Arborist Training website.
Who We Train
ACRT Arborist Training serves organizations and individuals across the arboriculture and utility vegetation management industries:
- Electric utilities and cooperatives equipping vegetation management crews
- Line clearance companies building or upskilling their workforce
- Tree care companies seeking certification support and safety training
- Government agencies with arboricultural workforce development needs
- Municipalities managing urban forestry and right-of-way programs
- Individuals entering or advancing within the arboriculture profession