NRPA is dedicated to providing learning opportunities to advance the development of best practices and resources that make parks and recreation indispensable elements of American communities.
CPSI Program
The Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification program provides the most comprehensive training on playground safety standards and the credentials to inspect playgrounds for safety compliance.
January
7-9, Landover, Maryland
12-14, Michigan City, Indiana
13-15, Laveen, Arizona
20-22, Lakewood, California
February
4-6, Hulbert, Oklahoma
4-6, Sunrise, Florida
11-13, Lansing, Michigan
24-26, TBD, Tennessee
25-27, Boise, Idaho
AFO Program
The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification is a state-of-the-art certification for pool operators and aquatic facility managers.
January
29-30, Georgetown, Kentucky
March
2-3, Seattle, Washington
24-25, Front Royal, Virginia
April
15-16, Glendale Heights, Illinois
Online Learning
Online Learning is a cost-effective and flexible way to educate staff, provide training and earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) without leaving the comfort of your home or office. Visit NRPA’s Online Learning Center and choose from one of our many courses.
CPRP Prep Course Bundle
Member: $100 Nonmember: $130
The CPRP Online Prep Course Bundle is designed as an intensive review program for professionals seeking the CPRP certification. The course bundle includes four individual modules including Programming, Human Resources, Finance and Operations, plus the CPRP Practice Exam. CEUs: 0.4.
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Prep Course Bundle
Member: $320 Nonmember: $415
The CPSI Online Prep Course Bundle will help prepare an individual to take the Certified Playground Safety Inspector Exam. The bundle includes four Playground Safety Courses: Equipment, Surfacing, Hazard Identification and Safety Management as well as the CPSI Practice Test. CEUs: 1.2.
Schools and Conferences
NRPA Conferences and Schools are forums where the park and recreation community comes together to exchange ideas and information. All NRPA Schools are held at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, West Virginia, unless otherwise indicated.
NRPA Event Management School: January 18–22, 2015
NRPA Maintenance Management School: January 25–30, 2015
NRPA National School of RV Park and Campground Management: February 17-21, 2015
NRPA Revenue Development and Management School: March 8-13, 2015
NRPA Green School: March 22-26, 2015
NRPA National School of RV Park and Campground Management: July 6-10, 2015 (Denver, Colorado)
NRPA Directors School: August 22-28, 2015