NRPA is dedicated to providing learning opportunities to advance the development of best practices and resources that make parks and recreation indispensable elements of American communities.
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.
April
1-3, Newport News, Virginia
8-10, Las Vegas, Nevada
15-17, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
21-23, Chicago Area, Illinois
22-24, Omaha, Nebraska
28-30, Columbus, Ohio
May
5-7, Winter Park, Florida
6-8, Fairbanks, Alaska
18-20, Riverside, California
19-21, Arlington, Texas
June
3-5, Hillsboro, Oregon
July
14-16, Raleigh, North Carolina
AFO Program
The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification is a state-of-the-art certification for pool operators and aquatic facility managers.
April
9-10, Stuart, Florida
15-16, Glendale Heights, Illinois
23-24, Denver, Colorado
23-24, Wilmington, Delaware
23-24, Key West, Florida
30-May1, Billings, Montana
May
4-5, Jacksonville, Florida
11-12, Leavenworth, Washington
What’s better than advancing your career and ensuring children have fun and safe places to play? How about getting your training right at your home or office right when you want it? The online Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Prep Course Bundle includes five modules to prepare you for the CPSI certification exam including the CPSI practice test.
For a limited time, we’re sending a printed CPSI Field Guide to those who purchase the online CPSI Prep Course Bundle. The CPSI Field Guide has the public playground safety standards and guidelines you need to know to help keep playgrounds safe.
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: July 6-10, 2015 (Denver, Colorado)
NRPA Directors School: August 22-28, 2015
NRPA Supervisors' Management School: November 1-5, 2015