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.
August
4-6, Chicago Area, Illinois
September
15-17, Westminster, Colorado
16-18, Burlington, Kentucky
23-25, Leesburg, Virginia
28-30, Griffin, Georgia
28-30 San Diego, California
29-Oct. 1, Dublin, Ohio
October
5-7, Missoula, Montana
20-22, Midlothian, Illinois
20-22, Saratoga Springs, New York
21-23, Jackson, New Jersey
November
2-4, Farmington, New Mexico
4-6, Lexington, South Carolina
4-6, North Salt Lake, Utah
10-12, North Kansas City, Missouri
AFO Program
The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification is a state-of-the-art certification for pool operators and aquatic facility managers.
September
13-14, Las Vegas, Nevada
28-29, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
October
5-6, Fullerton, California
November
17-18, Phoenix, Arizona
Is your CPRP certification up for renewal September 1? You can earn those last minute CEUs through NRPAs online courses. NRPA Online Learning courses offer a wide variety of professional development opportunities to professionals working in the field of parks and recreation. Courses are accessible, and in a self-paced format. Course topics include: aquatics, customer service, accessibility, inclusion and diversity, health and wellness, business management, leadership, certification prep courses, programming, camp administration, park operations, conservation and playground safety. Consider investing in your agency and take advantage of our bulk purchase discounts. For more information on e-learning bulk purchases email education@nrpa.org or call 800.626.6772. Visit the online learning catalog today.
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 Directors School: August 23-28, 2015
NRPA 2015 Annual Conference: September 15-17, Las Vegas, Nevada
NRPA Supervisors' Management School: November 1-5, 2015
NRPA Event Management School: January 17-22, 2016
NRPA Maintenance Management School: January 31-February 5, 2016
NRPA Revenue Development and Management School: March 13-18, 2016