Professional Development Planner

November 30, 2014, Department, by National Recreation and Park Association

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