This summer NRPA will host a full schedule of webinars on topics ranging from advocacy to how augmented reality gaming — specifically, phenomenon like Pokémon Go — are influencing the use of parks and open public spaces. Webinars are not the only online professional development opportunities available — NRPA also provides a catalog of online courses and archived webinars that offer CEUs! Whether you are looking for last-minute credit opportunities for the upcoming certification renewal period or simply wish to gain insight on a topic of particular interest, check out what NRPA Online Learning has to offer.
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.
September
6-8 Berkeley, California
7-9 Roanoke, Virginia
12-14 Farmington, New Mexico
19-21 Griffin, Georgia
27-29 Hoffmand Estates, Illinois
27-29 Dublin, Ohio
October
11-13 Cerritos, California
12-14 Shelbyville, Kentucky
12-14 Camillus, New York
19-21 Grand Rapids, Michigan
25-27 Phoenix, Arizona
26-28 Verona, New Jersey
31-Nov. 2 Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
November
2-4 Lexington, South Carolina
2-4 North Salt Lake, Utah
8-10 Liberty, Missouri
9-11 San Angelo, Texas
29-Dec.1 Everett, Washington
The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification is a state-of-the-art certification for pool operators and aquatic facility managers.
September
6-7 Grand Turk, TCI
13-14 Glenn Mills, Pennsylvania
15-16 Jupiter, Florida
26-27 Seattle, Washington
27-28 San Jose, California
29-30 Sarasota, Florida
October
3-4 St. Louis, Missouri
9-10 New Orleans, Louisiana
14-16 Cheney, Washington
20-21 Lake Crystal, Minnesota
NRPA Conferences and Schools are forums where the park and recreation community comes together to exchange ideas and information. Register now for these upcoming events. All NRPA Schools are held at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, West Virginia, unless otherwise indicated.
NRPA 2016 Annual Conference: October 5-8, 2016, St. Louis, MO
Supervisors' Management School: November 6-10, 2016
Event Management School: January 15-20, 2017
Park & Recreation Maintenance Management School: January 29 - February 3, 2017
Revenue Development & Management School: March 12-17, 2017