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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.
February
3-5, Boston, Massachusetts
4-6, Hulbert, Oklahoma
4-6, Sunrise, Florida
11-13, Lansing, Michigan
24-26, Gladeville, Tennessee
25-27, Boise, Idaho
March
2-4, Erie, Colorado
3-5, Bellevue, Washington
9-11, Shawnee, Kansas
10-12, Bismarck, North Dakota
10-12, Sacramento, California
18-20, Plymouth, Minnesota
24-26, St. Charles, Missouri
31-April 2, East Hartford, Connecticut
AFO Program
The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification is a state-of-the-art certification for pool operators and aquatic facility managers.
February
3-4, Burlington, North Carolina
5-6, Joliet, Illinois
18-19, Phoenix, Illinois
26-27, Kissimmee, Florida
March
2-3, Seattle, Washington
12-13, Sunrise, Florida
24-25, Front Royal, Virginia
24-25, Royersford, Pennsylvania
26-27, Lawrence Kansas
26-27, Stuart, Florida
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.
Cultural Competency
Free
This two-hour course focuses on understanding cultural expectations and the importance of cultural competency when making policy, systems and environmental changes. Following the course, attendees are invited to take the Cultural Competency Exam (Members: $50, Nonmembers $65). Upon completion of the exam, you will earn 0.2 CEU credits.
Introduction to Inclusive Recreation
Members: $50, Nonmembers: $65
This course will cover the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the history and definitions of inclusive recreation. You will also receive a strong introduction to effective behavior management and learn the roles staff will play in implementing this new initiative. CEUs: 0.2
Schools and Conferences
NRPA Conferences and Schools are forums where the park and recreation community comes together to exchange ideas and information. All NRPA Schools are held at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, West Virginia, unless otherwise indicated.
NRPA National School of RV Park and Campground Management: February 17-21, 2015
NRPA Revenue Development and Management School: March 8-13, 2015
NRPA Green School: March 22-26, 2015
NRPA National School of RV Park and Campground Management: July 6-10, 2015 (Denver, Colorado)
NRPA Directors School: August 22-28, 2015