Management of Park and Recreation Agencies, 5th Edition

Management of Park and Recreation Agencies, 5th Edition, sponsored by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), provides park and recreation professionals with best practices for the profession based on National Accreditation Standards. This is the #1 resource offered by NRPA to help you prepare for the CPRE exam. There are three options to purchase the book:

 

CPRE Resources

• CPRE Preparatory Resource - In addition to referencing the current CAPRA standards, the guide was created to assist candidates as they prepare for the CPRE examination. This document is complementary to the Management of Park and Recreation Agencies, 5th Edition book. 
• Candidate Handbook - Review the Candidate Handbook for test-taking advice, a detailed content outline, list of reference materials and more.
• CPRP & CPRE Policy and Procedure Manual - All professionals either currently certified or interested in becoming certified should review the CPRP & CPRE Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Exam Extension Application - Request a 3-month extension for any reason.
• Exam Extension Fee Waiver - If a serious health condition or extreme personal emergency has prevented an individual from completing the exam prior to their exam expiration date.
• Work Experience Forms - Fulfillment of appropriate education requirements as demonstrated by official academic transcripts and work experience forms are only required if you are notified that your application was selected for audit.
• CEU Petition - Use this petition to gain CEU credit from trainings and courses.
• Professional Service Experience (PSE) Form - Use this form to gain CEU equivalency from certain services provided to the field.
• NRPA Online Certification Center - Track your CEUs and renew your certification online

 

Special Accommodations

• All registration materials must include a statement regarding special accommodations. A candidate who has a disability may request a special accommodation; the request must be submitted in writing at the time of exam registration. Please contact NRPA to make this request. To properly accommodate all persons with disabilities it is recommended that all requests be made 45 days prior to the exam.

English as a Second Language

• All ESL Request forms must be submitted to NRPA at the time of application.

 

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