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Around here we have one city with their own power, everyone else has pacific power, the only outfit "allowed" to work overhang or within 10' is trees inc, on the worst stuff we will put in a work order and wait for them to get clearance, otherwise we go for it. The town with it's own power will...

I've done both. The computer based is generally able to be done in any decent sized towns where the written is only in places where there is a proctor to oversee the exam. Cost more for the test as you have to pay the testing facility but save money on a hotel and traveling ime

Really, it is your foundation. There is a tree worker certification that is very basic, at the other end is Board Certification. Start here

I get that same question too. I usually say something about no real formal schooling but otj training, classes, seminars, testing and continuing education.

Then I think you have a good market for it, get the cert and push it, it will set you apart and bring you the clientele that you seem to want and enjoy working with. You won't feel any smarter when the certificate comes but if you ever stop trying to learn you will fall behind. I have said it...

It only helps your business if you market it. It is worth doing if you put it in your phone book and business cards, bid forms etc. It will if you try, then you can educate people about arborists and the ISA and create value for yourself. Over night, the phone is not going to be different.