There are no practice exams available at this time. To help you study, we do offer exam outlines and suggested
study materials. Both of these resources will provide details about the content of the exams.
Your local ISA chapter may have prep classes or trainings available prior to the exam. You will need to contact
your local ISA chapter directly for more information about availability and cost.
If a preparation class is not offered in your area or during the timeframe that you need one, ISA offers study
materials that you may purchase to help prepare for the exam as a self-study option.
Exam applications can be completed online and immediately sent to the ISA Certification Department through our online application system.
If you prefer to send it by mail or FAX, applications are available for you to print.
After submitting your online application, you will receive an e-mail confirming that your application has been received. This e-mail is
sent to the e-mail address provided on your application. If you do not receive an e-mail after you submit your application online,
contact the ISA Certification Department at isa@isa-arbor.com and they will verify if your application was successfully received.
The cost of the ISA Certification exam depends on which exam you are taking and whether or not you are a member of ISA and your
local chapter. Please refer to the application handbook for the exam fees.
Go to the Exam Dates and Locations page to determine upcoming paper-based exams in your
local area. If no paper-based exams are offered in your area, you may choose to take a computer-based exam at a Pearson VUE testing facility.
Yes, all certification exams are available as computer-based exams. Visit the Pearson
VUE site to learn more about testing locations in your area.
Please refer to the application handbook for information regarding exam results and notification of certification.
Please refer to the application handbook for information regarding requirements for completion.
The number of correct responses determines the overall score. Each of the domains are scored individually and since they do not have the same number of questions, you cannot add them all up and divide by the number of areas of knowledge.
Please refer to the application handbook for information regarding exam results and notification of certification.
Please refer to the application handbook for information regarding retaking the examination.
If you have any other questions, e-mail ISA at isa@isa-arbor.com or call +1.678.367.0981. If
you are calling from within the U.S. or Canada, you may call toll free at 1.888.472.8733. If you would like to speak with one of our staff members in Spanish, call toll free at 1.888.472.2983.