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Learn and Grow with NRPA
Upcoming educational opportunities to take your knowledge to the next level
NRPA is dedicated to providing learning opportunities to advance the development of best practices and resources that
will make parks and recreation indispensable elements of American communities. Whether you're a park and recreation
professional, student in the field, concerned citizen, or your business is associated with the park and recreation field,
NRPA offers a wealth of educational resources:

Online Learning

Certification Programs

www.nrpa.org/elearning
The NRPA Online Learning Center 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.

Webinars

www.nrpa.org/webinars
NRPA Webinars offer the opportunity to get professional
development and education through subject matter
experts in an easy, interactive, cost-effective manner.
We offer a variety of webinars each month for public
awareness and your professional development.
Upcoming webinars:
5/3

P
arks are Serving Communities
Creating Successful Children's Feeding
Programs (FREE)

5/10 A
re You Prepared? 2010 ADA Standards
Now in Effect
5/15 Promoting Parks with Social Media (FREE)
5/17 C
APRA Agency Training
The Role of the Visiting Chair
5/23 B
ackground Checks
Why Database Searches Are Not Enough

www.nrpa.org/certifications

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. Practice exams
are available through the Online Learning Center.
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) is a state-of-theart certification for pool operators and aquatic facility
managers. Upcoming trainings:
5/10-5/11

Beaverton, OR

6/25-6/26 Leavenworth, WA
The Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
provides the credentials to inspect playgrounds for safety
ensuring that each playground meets the current national.
Practice exams are available through
the Online Learning Center.
Upcoming trainings:
5/8-5/10 Milford, CT
5/22-5/24 La Grangeville, NY
5/22-5/24 Arlington, TX

2012 Congress

6/6-6/8 Sunrise, FL

www.nrpa.org/congress2012

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The 2012 NRPA Congress & Exposition in Anaheim,
California, will provide hundreds of education and
learning opportunities through interest areas specifically
tailored to help you get over any challenges you may
face within the parks and recreation field.
Keep up on the latest developments and trends
in the field. Learn and grow with NRPA.

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