Premiere Agency Certification Discount P remiere package members can now become certified as park professionals at a discounted rate! Invest in your employees by providing the opportunity to earn the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) and/ or the Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE). The new certified Premiere Agency Certification Benefit allows Premiere members to purchase group CPRP and CPRE exams at up to a 40 percent discount, plus 20 percent off study materials including texts and practice exams. Take the next step in furthering your career - become certified today! The Certified Park and Recreation Professional sets the national standard for all park and recreation professionals who want to be at the forefront of their profession. Professionals can also continue demonstrating their dedication with the Certified Park and Recreation Executive, setting the standard for managerial, administrative and executive park and recreation professionals. Covering communication, finance, human resources, operations and planning, the CPRE focuses on practical knowledge and necessary real-world skills for today's park and recreation executive. These designations show that you value your employees and your agency's overall success. For more information on Premiere group discounts, please visit www.nrpa.org/cprp. - Molly Andrews, NRPA's Customer Service Coordinator W W W. N R PA . O R G | J A N UA R Y 2 0 1 4 | Parks & Recreation 59