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.

AFO Program

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

October

5-6, Fullerton, California

15-16, North Ft. Meyers, Florida

16-18, Cheney, Washington

18-19, Palm Springs, California

November

6-7, Virginia Beach, Virginia

17-18, Phoenix, Arizona

January

5-6, Carmel, Indiana

 

Online Learning

Check out the Aquatic Facility Technician online course! This course covers circulation, filtration, water chemistry and testing, sanitation, chemical types and troubleshooting, and an overview of math and chemistry used in aquatic facility operations. The course can be used to give a basis for working in an aquatic facility and to prepare for the Aquatic Facility Operator class or certification exam. 

 

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 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