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NRPA Update
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNER
Upcoming educational opportunities to take your knowledge to the next level.
SCHOOLS AND CONFERENCES
www.nrpa.org/education
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
www.nrpa.org/elearning
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.

MAY
1-3

CPSI, St. David,
Pennsylvania

2-3

AFO, Billings, Montana

2-3

AFO, Surfside, Florida

6-8

CPSI, Tigard, Oregon

7-9

CPSI, Woodbury,
Connecticut

8-9

AFO, Limerick,
Pennsylvania

8-10

CPSI, New Brighton,
Minnesota

9-10

AFO, Margate, Florida

14-15

AFO, Ashburn, Virginia

16-17

AFO, Seattle, Washington

21-22

AFO, Virginia Beach,
Virginia

JUNE
24-26

WEBINARS
www.nrpa.org/webinars
NRPA webinars offer the opportunity to get professional development and
education through direct interaction with experts in an easy, interactive,
cost-effective manner.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
www.nrpa.org/certification
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification is a state-of-the-art certification for pool operators and aquatic facility managers.
Q 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.
2013 NRPA CONGRESS
www.nrpa.org/Congress2013
Join us in Houston for first-class training, unbeatable networking opportunities, and an amazing display of 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.

Parks & Recreation

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CPSI, Murfreesboro,
Tennessee

JULY
16-18

CPSI, Raleigh, North
Carolina

AUGUST
5-7

CPSI, Greeley, Colorado

5-7

CPSI, Elk Grove, California

14-16

CPSI, Richland,
Washington

24-30

Directors School,
Wheeling, West Virginia

SEPTEMBER
3-6

Municipal Golf Institute,
Wheeling, West Virginia

OCTOBER
8-10

2013 NRPA Congress,
Houston, Texas

NOVEMBER
3-8

Supervisors Management
School, Wheeling, West
Virginia

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