CAPRA Accreditation Essentials Online Training Series

What is the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA)? What does it mean to become CAPRA Accredited? Participate in this 14-part series — whether you are a professional or represent an agency — to learn the answers to these questions and more. Information covered will help park and recreation professionals prepare to participate in the CAPRA process. This series will cover general process information, agency roles and responsibilities, best practices and terminology, direction for creating your pre-assessment report, and individual sessions for each of the 10 chapters in the 2027 CAPRA National Accreditation Standards.

 

COMPREHENSIVE ACCREDITATION PREPARATION (all 14 sessions)

CAPRA Accreditation Essentials - Basics and Standards

This paid training will earn the participant 0.7 CEUs once all sessions are completed. Access to this on demand training begins immediately upon registration and all sessions must be completed in order to receive full credit.

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INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES

CAPRA Accreditation Essentials - Basics  (4 sessions)

This package will cover general process information, agency roles and responsibilities, best practices and terminology, and direction for creating your pre-assessment report.

• What is CAPRA?
• Agency Roles and Responsibilities
• Best Practices and Terminology
• Pre-Assessment Report

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CAPRA Accreditation Essentials – Chapters 1 - 5 of CAPRA Standards (5 sessions)

This package includes detailed information on the standards in Chapters 1 through 5.

• CAPRA Standards - Chapter 1
• CAPRA Standards - Chapter 2
• CAPRA Standards - Chapter 3
• CAPRA Standards - Chapter 4
• CAPRA Standards - Chapter 5

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CAPRA Accreditation Essentials – Chapters 6 - 10 of CAPRA Standards  (5 sessions)

This package includes detailed information on the standards in Chapters 6 through 10.

• CAPRA Standards - Chapter 6 
• CAPRA Standards - Chapter 7
• CAPRA Standards - Chapter 8
• CAPRA Standards - Chapter 9
• CAPRA Standards - Chapter 10

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CAPRA REACCREDITATION

CAPRA Accreditation Essentials – Re-Accreditation

This training focuses on tips for successfully sustaining and preparing for CAPRA reaccreditation by integrating standards into daily operations, long-range planning, and organizational culture. Participants will explore practical strategies for maintaining documentation, tracking evidence of compliance, preparing self-assessments, and avoiding common reaccreditation challenges.

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