Did you know that NRPA Professional Development, along with various partners, produces frequent webinars, many of which are eligible for continuing education credits (CEUs)? As the upcoming certification renewal period approaches, consider visiting the webinar webpage to view our schedule and latest offerings. There are currently three webinars slated for December and a growing roster for 2017. NRPA Premier Members enjoy the exclusive benefit of access to an additional free monthly webinar — this month’s Premier webinar is, “Trend Hunt 2016: What’s Hot and What’s to Come for Parks and Recreation.” Learn how to upgrade your membership and give yourself the gift of continuing education!

 

CPSI Program

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. 

January

4-6          Landover, Maryland

 

February

22-24      Columbia, Tennessee

28-3/2   Sacramento, California

March

6-8          Overland Park, Kansas

14-16        Phoenix, Arizona

14-16        Bismarck, North Dakota

28-30      St. Charles, Missouri

28-30      Auburn, Washington

29-31        Newport News, Virginia

 

AFO Program

The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification is a state-of-the-art certification for pool operators and aquatic facility managers. 

 

January

18-19        Phoenix, Arizona

 

February

7-8            Phoenix, Arizona

20-21        Hershey, Pennsylvania

23-24        Sarasota, Florida

28-3/1      Hartford, Connecticut

 

March

1-2            Wilmington, Delaware

2-3            Little Rock, Arkansas

6-7            Seattle, Washington

9-10          Canton, Michigan

9-10          Westerville, Ohio

14-15          Tullahoma, Tennessee

15-16         Derby, Kansas

23-24       Margate, Florida

29-31        Cheney, Washington

30-31        Anaheim, California

 

April

25-26        Sacramento, California

26-27         Lawrence, Kansas

 

Schools and Conferences

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. 

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

Directors School: August 27- September 1, 2017

NRPA 2017 Annual Conference: September 26-28, 2017 – New Orleans, Louisiana