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Our training and events are delivered for arboricultural and environmental professionals, and anyone with a keen interest in trees. We develop skills, deepen knowledge, and promote best practice throughout the tree care industry and beyond.

We offer a varied programme of over 100 courses and events each year. Most courses and events are open to anyone, though members* enjoy substantial discounts.

These listings include courses delivered in person or live online, plus regional events organised by our member Branches. Use the menu below to explore eLearning, Group Courses, and On-Demand content.

*Discounts do not apply to Foundation membership

List of Courses

Applied AI for Arboriculture

AI has moved well beyond generating text and images. Modern AI systems can research, reason across complex information, analyse documents and images, work with data, build software, connect with other tools, and increasingly carry out multi-step tasks on our behalf.

Dates/Venues

 28/10/2026

 Epping

 18/11/2026

 Gloucestershire
Course Fees

Arboricultural Knowledge

A short ‘signposting’ course designed to help professional arboriculturists assess and update their Arboricultural Knowledge across a broad range of topics.

Dates/Venues

 02/11/2026

 Gloucestershire
Course Fees

Arboricultural Knowledge - ONLINE

A short online ‘signposting’ course designed to help professional arboriculturists assess and update their Arboricultural Knowledge across a broad range of topics.

Dates/Venues

 01/12/2026

 Online

Course Fees

Basic Tree Survey and Inspection

A one-day Lantra Awards accredited course for those who want to obtain the skills and know-how that will enable them to recognise basic hazards and report onwards.

If you are looking to take your first step in Arboricultural training, this is the ideal course for you.

Dates/Venues

 16/11/2026

 Gloucestershire
Course Fees

BS5837: Tree Surveying and Categorisation

A short course for professional arboriculturists who wish to learn more about undertaking BS5837 surveys.

Dates/Venues

 17/11/2026

 Gloucestershire
Course Fees

East Anglia Branch - Staverton Park and The Thicks

Staverton Park and The Thicks is an Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Nature Conservation Review site (Grade I) and a Special Area of Conservation. It is in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Oliver Rackham once described the place as:

‘a famous and awesome place of Tolkienesque wonder and beauty’, and ‘one of the best-preserved uncompartmented medieval parks’. (The History of the Countryside, 1986)

The walk will be hosted by Gary Battell,  who worked as Suffolk County Council’s Woodland Advisor up until his retirement. Gary has supported the management of Staverton Park over decades.

Dates/Venues

 21/10/2026

 Shepherd's Cottage, Stave
Course Fees

Getting to Grips with Subsidence (Online)

A specialised online course for tree officers, arboricultural consultants, contractors and other arboricultural professionals who may be required to manage tree-related subsidence cases. 

Dates/Venues

 09/11/2026

 Online

Course Fees

Professional Tree Inspection Refresher

Are you looking to sharpen your skills in professional tree inspection?

This one day refresher course is perfect for those who have previously attended the Lantra Awards 3-day course and need to keep up to date with the ever changing thoughts and policies surrounding tree survey and inspection. 

Dates/Venues

 04/11/2026

 Scotland - Dawyck Botanic

 03/12/2026

 Gloucestershire
Course Fees

Subsidence Investigation Workshop (Online)

This online workshop is an extension of the  'Getting to Grips with Subsidence' course. 

If you are a Tree officer, Arboricultural Consultant or an arboricultural professional this workshop is designed with you in mind.

Dates/Venues

 30/11/2026

 Online

Course Fees

Tree Pests, Diseases and Disorders (Online)

This interactive course is ideal for tree work contractors and others who need to identify and diagnose tree pests, diseases and disorders as part of their regular work.

Dates/Venues

 08/12/2026

 Online

Course Fees

AA Training – Tips for using Zoom

All of our online courses use Zoom video conferencing. Here are some tips to help you get set started:

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Zoom tutorials

Please ensure you are familiar with zoom before attending the first session. This YouTube video is a useful introduction. Not all of the content is relevant, below is a series of shortcuts to the most relevant parts:

0:13 – Sign up with Zoom

2:00 – Navigate dashboard & change profile picture

2:30 – Download Zoom

4:30 – Understand meeting controls

4:47 – Mute/unmute host

5:00 – Disable video/enable video

8:00 – Raise hands

10:10 – Chat

11:09 – Reactions

12:19 – Join a meeting

Workspace and computer setup

Attending an online meeting can be taxing. We plan to take frequent breaks and include a diversity of tasks to help you get the most from the sessions. Here are some things you can do to you to improve your experience:

  • Distraction free space - where possible, set yourself up in a spare room/quiet corner to minimise distractions.
  • Ergonomic setup – working at a well setup station can reduce fatigue. See this video for more guidance.
  • Monitor – we would suggest calling in on a desktop PC or laptop (rather than a phone or tablet). If you are using a laptop, you may want to consider purchasing a monitor. This will help in a couple of ways; firstly monitors are usually larger than laptop screens (helping to reduce squinting and a tendency to lean forward) and secondly it is usually easier to elevate a monitor to an appropriate height (good for ergonomic posture). If using a monitor you also have the benefit of ‘extending’ your screen so that you have Zoom open on one and another application on the other.
  • Separate keyboard and mouse – if using a laptop the compact keyboards and trackpad mouse can lead to fatigue and issues such as RSI or carpal tunnel. Whilst the amount of typing during sessions will be limited, a separate keyboard and mouse can help prevent injury.
  • Headphone and microphone headset – the benefit of a headset is twofold; it can help block out background noise and makes it easier for others to hear you. If you purchase one with inline volume controls, it can also make it easier to mute your microphone when not speaking.
  • External webcam – this is by no means essential. However, if you are using an separate monitor it enables you to position the camera on top of the monitor, rather than having to turn to look at the laptop.
  • Lighting – we would like to see your lovely faces! Having a setup with good lighting makes this experience easier. Try positioning your workspace so you are facing a window. Alternatively, a lamp can help with this.

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