February 25-28, 2014
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
Take Your Career to
the Next Level
Since its inception in
1995, more than 800 aspiring consultants and Consulting Arborists have attended
ASCA’s Consulting Academy to learn and further hone the skills they need to
develop and maintain thriving consulting practices.
As the most comprehensive training experience
for arborists who consult, the Consulting Academy includes interactive sessions
and lectures on all aspects of consulting arboriculture.
Three Big Reasons to Attend
- You’ll be one step closer to becoming a Registered
Consulting Arborist® (RCA)--the industry’s most prestigious professional
designation.
- You’ll develop the skills and gain the knowledge you
need to stand apart from your competition--writing reports, understanding
the role consultants play in contentious situations, performing forensic
investigations, following guidelines for a professional consulting
practice, and more.
- You’ll learn what’s important in transitioning to a
consulting career.
Who Should Attend
- Arborists who consult
- Arborists who are ready to transition from a tree care
business to consulting
- Arborists who want to begin a consulting division
within their tree care business
- Other green industry professionals who are interested
in consulting
Graduation Requirements
You must pass:
- An open-book written exam given on the last day of the
Academy
- A post-Academy take home report
Continuing Education
Your attendance at the Academy is worth 30 CEUs
toward ASCA’S Continuing Education requirement for the 2014-2015 reporting
period. ISA has approved the Academy for CEUs for Board Certified Master
Arborists, Certified Arborist Municipal Specialists, and Certified Arborists.
Pre-Academy Work
Prior to the Academy, you will be sent a
pre-Academy scenario. You must submit a written report based on that scenario
before attending the Academy. You will not be graded on the report; however, it
will be used to help inform your coach on your current report writing skills.
You are also expected to bring a printed copy with you to the Academy to use
during the report writing session.
Webinars
Your registration fee covers three webinars on
practice management topics that are important to consultants, including:
- Consulting Arborist Insurance Needs
- Understanding Professional Service Contracts:
Protecting Yourself and Your Clients
- Calculating Your Expenses to Manage Budgets and
Determine Customer Fee Structures
