Schools and Conferences
NRPA schools and conferences are forums where the park and recreation community comes together to exchange ideas and information. Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned veteran, NRPA’s schools and conferences will give you the education and networking opportunities you need to ensure success.
Online Learning
Online learning is a cost-effective and flexible way to educate staff, provide training, and earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) without leaving the comfort of your home or office. Visit NRPA’s Online Learning Center and choose from one of our many courses.
Webinars
NRPA webinars offer the opportunity to get professional development and education through direct interaction with subject matter experts in an easy, interactive, cost-effective manner.
Certification Programs
The Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification is granted to individuals employed in the recreation, park resources, and leisure services profession who meet high standards of performance.
The Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) certification can be achieved by individuals employed in the recreation, park resources, and leisure services profession who meet high standards of performance at a mastery (middle to upper management) level.
The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification is a state-of-the-art certification for pool operators and aquatic facility managers.
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.
Practice exams and online training courses are available through the Online Learning Center.
April
3-5 CPSI, Sunrise, Florida
5-7 AFO, Fruita, Colorado
9-10 AFO, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
9-11 CPSI, Worcester, Massachusetts
11-12 AFO, Wichita, Kansas
16-17 AFO, Piedmont, California
16-17 AFO, Christiansburg, Virginia
16-18 CPSI, Riverside, California
16-18 CPSI, Columbus, Ohio
16-18 CPSI, Lombard, Illinois
17-18 AFO, St. Paul, Minnesota
20-28 AFO, Cheney, Washington
22-23 AFO, Suncadia-Roslyn, Washington
24-26 CPSI, Middletown, New Jersey
24-26 CPSI, Anchorage, Alaska
25-26 AFO, Key West, Florida
25-26 AFO, Denver, Colorado
30-May 2 CPSI, Henderson, Nevada
May
1-3 CPSI, St. David, Pennsylvania
2-3 AFO, Billings, Montana
6-8 CPSI, Tigard, Oregon
7-9 CPSI, Woodbury, Connecticut
8-9 AFO, Limerick, Pennsylvania
8-10 CPSI, New Brighton, Minnesota
16-17 AFO, Seattle, Washington
21-22 AFO, Virginia Beach, Virginia
August
24-30 Directors School, Wheeling, West Virginia
September
3-6 The Municipal Golf Institute, Wheeling, West Virginia
October
8-10 2013 NRPA Congress, Houston, Texas
November
3-8 Supervisors Management School, Wheeling, West Virginia
2013 NRPA Congress
Join us in Houston and receive first-class training, unbeatable networking opportunities, and see the latest products on the trade show floor. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and engage with park and recreation professionals from across the nation.