Welcome to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Digital Badge page for the Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE)! To verify this achievement, please click on the button below and search by name. If you have any questions regarding verification, please email customerservice@nrpa.org.

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The CPRE certification establishes a national standard for managerial, administrative and executive parks and recreation professionals.

Competencies

Communication, Finance, Human Resources, Operations and Planning and Policy

Program Requirements

How Certification is Achieved

Experience and education criterion must be met.

CPRE certification examination must be passed.

How Certification is Renewed

3.0 Continuing Education Units or Re-examination.

Certification Term

3 year certification.

Resources

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