Professional Development Planner

December 31, 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. Click here to find out more.

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.

February

3-5, Boston, Massachusetts

4-6, Hulbert, Oklahoma

4-6, Sunrise, Florida

11-13, Lansing, Michigan

24-26, Gladeville, Tennessee

25-27, Boise, Idaho

March

2-4, Erie, Colorado

3-5, Bellevue, Washington

9-11, Shawnee, Kansas

10-12, Bismarck, North Dakota

10-12, Sacramento, California

18-20, Plymouth, Minnesota

24-26, St. Charles, Missouri

31-April 2, East Hartford, Connecticut

 

AFO Program

The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification is a state-of-the-art certification for pool operators and aquatic facility managers.

February

3-4, Burlington, North Carolina

5-6, Joliet, Illinois

18-19, Phoenix, Illinois

26-27, Kissimmee, Florida

March

2-3, Seattle, Washington

12-13, Sunrise, Florida

24-25, Front Royal, Virginia

24-25, Royersford, Pennsylvania

26-27, Lawrence Kansas

26-27, Stuart, Florida

 

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.

Cultural Competency 

Free

This two-hour course focuses on understanding cultural expectations and the importance of cultural competency when making policy, systems and environmental changes. Following the course, attendees are invited to take the Cultural Competency Exam (Members: $50, Nonmembers $65). Upon completion of the exam, you will earn 0.2 CEU credits.

Introduction to Inclusive Recreation 

Members: $50, Nonmembers: $65 

This course will cover the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the history and definitions of inclusive recreation. You will also receive a strong introduction to effective behavior management and learn the roles staff will play in implementing this new initiative. CEUs: 0.2

 

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 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