Give the Gift that Keeps On Giving!

December 1, 2016, Department, by National Recreation and Park Association

2016 December Premier Certification Gift 410

It’s the season of giving and if your agency is an NRPA Premier Member, you’ve already given your employees the gift that keeps on giving. But, did you know you can also give them the gift of certification to help them advance their career and your agency’s overall success at a discount? The Premier Certification Package is just one of the many great benefits included with being a Premier Member.


This special package provides the opportunity to earn Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) and/or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) credentials at the best group-rate pricing. The more employees who sign up, the larger the discount your agency receives. Study materials, including the CPRP Study Guide, CPRP Practice Exam and Management of Park and Recreation Agencies Text, are also offered at a discounted rate.


Follow these easy steps to take advantage of the Premier Certification Package:


1. Determine the main point of contact for your agency.
2. Determine who in your agency will benefit from this opportunity.

  • Review the candidate qualifications on the qualification/candidate interest form. Please note there is one for CPRP and one for CPRE.
  • If you are unsure of your employees’qualifications, send the qualification/candidate interest form to your identified candidates and have them returned to you.

3. Complete the Premier Agency Application and submit via.

That is all there is to it! Learn more about becoming an NRPA Premier Member

Join the almost 5,000 CPRP and CPRE professionals!

Here are five reasons to become a certified professional:

1. Greater career opportunities and advancement
2. Demonstration of your commitment to the parks and recreation profession
3. Enhanced quality of parks and recreation services nationwide
4. Recognition for your accomplishments and ability to meet national standards
5. Expansion of your skills and knowledge through professional development