Arboriculture & Tree Care Courses

New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station

For Licensed Tree Experts (LTE) & Tree Care Operators (LTCO)

According to the "Tree Expert & Tree Care Operator Licensing Act," every company that performs tree care services must have at least one licensed employee.

For initial certification requirements and exam information, visit the NJ Board of Tree Experts licensing page.

If you already are a Licensed Tree Expert (LTE) or a Licensed Tree Care Operator (LTCO), you must earn 32 continuing education credits every two years to maintain your status. We are happy to help fulfill your training needs with the following courses.

November 2021

Introduction to Plant Identification

November 4 & 5 | 9:00am - 3:30pm EDT | $395

10.5 CEUs for LTE and LTCO

Best Management Practices for Tree Care

November 12 | 9:00am - 3:30pm EST | $195

PENDING CEUs for LTE and LTCO

Municipal Shade Tree Management

November 19 | 9:00am - 3:30pm EST | $195

4.75 CEUs for LTE Only

December 2021

Hazardous Tree Identification

December 2 | 9:00am - 3:30pm EST | $245

5.5 CEUs for LTE and LTCO

Soil and Plant Relationships

December 6, 7, 13 & 14 | 9:00am - 12:00pm EST | $295

PENDING CEUs for LTE and LTCO

Caring for Ornamental Plants

December 16 & 17 | 9:00am - 11:30am EST | $195

PENDING CEUs for LTE and LTCO

February 2022

Tree Planting and Installation

February 22 | 9:00am - 3:30pm EST | $210

5.25 CEUs for LTE and LTCO

Tree Pruning

February 23 | 9:00am - 3:30pm EST | $210

4.75 CEUs for LTE and LTCO

Continuing Education Credits

In addition to LTE and LTCO CEUs, these Rutgers online courses are approved for various other continuing education credits. Visit each course page for details.