Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Resources | Certification

CPRP Study Guide, 6th Edition

Official Study Guide (physical textbook) for the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Exam, 6th ed. Member: $55.00 Nonmember: $70.00

(CPRP Prep Courses + Practice Exam)
$190 Member
$250 Nonmember

(CPRP Certification Exam Preparation Kit + CPRP Study Guide + Application & Exam Fees)
$460 Member
$556 Nonmember

CPRP Candidate Handbook
CPRP & CPRE Policy and Procedure Manual - All professionals either currently certified or interested in becoming CPRP certified should review the CPRP & CPRE Policy and Procedure Manual.
Exam Extension Application - Request a 3-month exam extension for any reason.
Exam Extension Fee Waiver - If a serious health condition or extreme personal emergency has prevented an individual from completing the exam prior to their exam expiration date.
Work Experience Form - Fulfillment of appropriate education requirements as demonstrated by official academic transcripts and work experience forms are only required if you are notified that your application was selected for audit.
CEU Petition - Use this petition to gain CEU credit from trainings and courses.
Professional Service Experience (PSE) Form - Use this form to gain CEU equivalency from certain services provided to the field.
NRPA Online Certification Center - Track your CEUs and renew your certification online

All registration materials must include a statement regarding special accommodations. A candidate who has a disability may request a special accommodation; the request must be submitted in writing at the time of exam registration. Please contact NRPA to make this request. To properly accommodate all persons with disabilities it is recommended that all requests be made 45 days prior to the exam.