PPQ West Palm Beach
PPQ West Palm Beach
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 7:00 AM - Thursday, October 15, 2026 1:00 PM (EDT)
Description
PRESCRIPTION PRUNING QUALIFICATION
The Prescription Pruning Qualification (PPQ) is a voluntary credential that standardizes how pruning prescriptions are written and executed. It establishes a protocol resulting in consistency between the arborist preparing the prescription and the production arborist. This qualification course teaches you how to prescribe and perform pruning in accordance with industry standards and ISA BMP’s, which is supported by the latest research. To earn the qualification, participants must successfully complete a comprehensive multiple-choice written exam.
There are two (2) training tracks offered:
Day 1 – Producers – ISA certification is not required to take this course. Producers are finished with the training at the end of day one and each receives a certificate of completion. There is no exam. A hard copy of the Producer manual will be given during check-in to each participant.
Day 1, 2, and 3 – Prescribers (Must be an ISA Certified Arborist) - The second and third days of training focus on preparing pruning prescriptions using many examples which include outdoor exercises. This is an interactive program with many activities. There will be a review and a multiple-choice exam on the third day. Those who pass the exam will earn the PPQ credential.
All Prescriber registrations will be reviewed to verify the prerequisite. Before the event, registrants will be emailed a link to the PPQ manual. A hard copy of the manual will be given during check-in at the event.
The PPQ qualification program will be held at:
UF/IFAS West Palm Beach County Extension
559 N Military Trail Exhibit Hall A
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
The multiple-choice exam will be held on the third day after an indoor/outdoor review. The exam is the culmination of this qualification course. Please note that successful completion of this course and your exam will result in a PPQ qualification with a seven-year duration.
Instructors: Jonathan Frank, Dr. Michael Orfanedes, and Kristoffer Rasmussen
CEUs :
Producer : ISA - 7, BCMA - 7 (P), FNGLA - 8, LIAF - 4
Prescriber: ISA - 15.5, BCMA - 15.5 (P), FNGLA -16, LIAF - 8
PRODUCERS:
ON or BEFORE OCTOBER 5th:
MEMBERS - $145
NON-MEMBERS - $165
AT-THE-DOOR - $200
ON or AFTER OCTOBER 6th:
MEMBERS - $165
NON-MEMBERS - $185
AT-THE-DOOR - $200
PRESCRIBERS:
ON or BEFORE OCTOBER 5th:
MEMBERS - $525
NON-MEMBERS - $600
AT-THE-DOOR - $700
ON or AFTER OCTOBER 6th:
MEMBERS - $545
NON-MEMBERS - $620
AT-THE-DOOR - $700
559 N Military Trail Exhibit Hall A
West Palm Beach, FL 33415 United States