TCIA's Online Learning Center

TCIA Now offers online testing for previously purchased EHAP and Tree Care Academy programs. Easy to access! Faster test results! Real-time resources! All on one platform.

Brightspace by D2L

Brightspace is our latest adventure in advancing tree care businesses!

We will be transitioning to a complete online learning environment throughout the next year. However, we are already offer online testing and results for previously purchased Tree Care Academy and EHAP courses! Now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity to register your unused test portions of the Tree Care Academy and EHAP manuals you’ve been meaning to get too!

Online Testing Signup - Purchases Made Before May 1st, 2021

TCIA now offers the speed and convenience of online testing for all training courses that were previously purchased as manuals with mailable test pages. Once you have completed the self-paced study portion of the course, you can register, test, upload supporting documentation, and print and/or email your certificate directly from the online testing system.

You will need to be signed into TCIA  in order to access the online signup.  If you forgot your username or password, click on the 'forgot password'  link within the sign-in page .  If you do not have a login, you will need to create a new account by clicking the 'Create Account' within the sign-in page. 

Select your program to sign-up and you will receive email confirmation and login instructions to TCIA’s Online Learning Center called Brightspace within 1 business day. 

Online Testing Signup


TCIA is working hard to create the most impactful learning environment possible. We chose the Brightspace platform because it is the most robust and engaging one we could find that matched our standards and the high-level of professionalism that you expect from us.

The transition to full online learning will roll out in the following way:

Online testing is currently available for ALL our employer credentialing programs through the online testing portal. This includes exams from EHAP and our 13 Tree Care Academy programs in English and Spanish.

Next, our product team is working to develop fully integrated online courses based on our all-encompassing suite of Tree Care Academy materials.

We hope to offer five courses by the end of 2021. With more to come!

Join us in the latest adventure to advance your skills and professionalism with our new online learning environment!

Current Fully Digital Courses

Aerial Lift Operations 1: Fundamentals

The objective of Aerial Lift 1: Fundamentals is to introduce you to general safety and best practices for aerial lift operation. This course covers:

  • Potential hazards associated with operation of an aerial lift device.
  • Safety precautions for working from an aerial lift.
  • Pre-trip inspection of an aerial lift device.
  • Proper aerial lift device positioning and work site set up.
  • Operation of an aerial lift device.
  • Starting and operating a chain saw from an aerial lift device.
  • Lowering and cradling/securing of boom in a safe and efficient manner.

The course blends online learning with on the job skills demonstrations. Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a certificate demonstrating your ability to learn and retain valuable industry knowledge.

Member Price:
$36.99

Non-Member Price:
$57.99

CEUs available:
2 ISA & 2 CTSP CEUs

Purchase the Course

Aerial Lift Operations 2: Aerial Lift Rescue

The objective of Aerial Lift 2: Rescue is designed to provide workers with safety knowledge and best practices for the ground operator role in rigging and tree removal operations. This course covers:

  • Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • Aerial Lift Rescue Protocol
  • Aerial Lift Rescue Precautions
  • Aerial Lift Rescue Techniques
  • First Aid

This course blends online learning with on-the-job skills demonstrations. Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a certificate demonstrating your ability to learn and retain valuable industry knowledge.

Member Price:
$36.99

Non-Member Price:
$57.99

CEUs available:
1.25 ISA  & 1.25 CTSP CEUs

Purchase the Course

Electrical Hazards Awareness Program

Provides:

  • Convenient, online training to recognize electrical hazards
  • ANSI-based required safety training for arboricultural operations
  • Easy-to-use documentation for OSHA-required electrical-hazards training
  • Online structure and support for employer certification of line clearance arborists and tree workers who work near energized lines on residential properties
  • References including the ANSI Z133 Safety Standard.
  • Online access to all required videos
  • Create your own online library.

Member Price:
$89.49

Non-Member Price:
$141.99

CEUs available:
7.5 ISA and CTSP CEUs.

Purchase the Course

Ground Operations 1: Fundamentals

Ground Operations 1: Fundamentals is designed to provide workers with the introductory knowledge needed to begin their career as a ground worker. This course covers:  

  • Ground worker responsibilities
  • Assisting the climber
  • Emergency response basics
  • Vehicles
  • Ladder safety
  • Basic hand tools

The course blends online learning with on-the-job skills demonstrations. Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a certificate demonstrating your ability to learn and retain valuable industry knowledge.

Member Price:
$36.99

Non-Member Price:
$57.99

CEUs available:
2 ISA & 2 CTSP CEUs

Purchase the Course

Ground Operations 2: Chipper Specialist

Ground Operations 2: Chipper Specialist is designed to provide workers with safety knowledge and best practices for chipper operation. This course covers:

  • Chipper Types and Hook Up
  • Getting Started
  • Chipper Operation
  • Chipper Maintenance
  • Using the Winch

The course blends online learning with on-the-job skills demonstrations. Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a certificate demonstrating your ability to learn and retain valuable industry knowledge.

Member Price:
$36.99

Non-Member Price:
$57.99

CEUs available:
1.75 ISA 1.75 CTSP CEUs

Purchase the Course

Ground Operations 3: Chain Saw Specialist

Ground Operations 3: Chain Saw Specialist is designed to provide workers with safety knowledge and best practices for chain saw operation. This course covers:

  • General Chain Saw Safety
  • Preparing Chain Saws for Use
  • Chain Saw Operation
  • Cutting Techniques

The course blends online learning with on-the-job skills demonstrations. Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a certificate demonstrating your ability to learn and retain valuable industry knowledge.

Member Price:
$36.99

Non-Member Price:
$57.99

CEUs available:
1.75 ISA & 1.75 CTSP CEUs

Purchase the Course

Ground Operations 4: Tree Rigging and Removal

Ground Operations 4: Tree Removal is designed to provide workers with safety knowledge and best practices for rigging operations and tree removal. This course covers:

  • Basic Principles of Rigging
  • Understanding Forces
  • Mechanical Advantage
  • Equipment and Ropes
  • Rigging Knots
  • Felling Trees

The course blends online learning with on-the-job skills demonstrations. Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a certificate demonstrating your ability to learn and retain valuable industry knowledge.

Member Price:
$36.99

Non-Member Price:
$57.99

CEUs available:
4.75 ISA & 4.75 CTSP CEUs

Purchase the Course