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Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certification

The Path to Certification Begins with CPRP  

CPRP CertificationFor a beginning to mid-level professional the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) is the national standard for all parks and recreation professionals who want to be at the forefront of their profession. It’s more than just letters after your name – it’s an investment in your career that demonstrates your practical knowledge and that you have the current real-world skills necessary in today’s changing park and recreation environment.

Year-after-year, the CPRP is the most sought-after credential in the field – according to surveys conducted by Recreation Management.

“I believe that if a parks and recreation professional has a CPRP this places them ahead of other candidates that are not certified in the field. It has definitely allowed me to move up the hierarchy to the department head level faster than if I did not have my CPRP certification.”

- Walt Bratton, Director, City of Deerfield Beach, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions  

For questions or further information on certification, please email us at certification@nrpa.org