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Upcoming educational opportunities to
take your knowledge to the next level.

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 our many courses.

Webinars
www.nrpa.org/webinars
NRPA Webinars offer the opportunity to get professional
development and education through direct interaction
with subject matter experts in an easy, interactive, costeffective manner.

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. Upcoming events:
November 4-11
January
20-25

Event Management School

January 27-
February 1

Park and Recreation
Maintenance Management
School

February 19-24

February 24-March 1

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Supervisors Management
School

School of RV Park and
Campground
Management
NRPA Green School

March 10-15

Revenue Development
and Management
School

March 19-21

National Legislative
Forum on Parks and
Recreation

Parks & Recreation

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Certiﬁcation Programs
www.nrpa.org/certiﬁcation
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) certiﬁcation is
a state-of-the-art certiﬁcation for pool operators and
aquatic facility managers. Upcoming trainings:
November 27-28 Birmingham, Alabama
November 28-29 Laurel, Maryland
December 4-5 Anderson, South Carolina
December 6-7 Boca Raton, Florida
December 11-12 Raleigh, North Carolina
January 8-9 Indianapolis, Indiana
February 6-7 Phoenix, Arizona
February 25-26 East Lansing, Michigan
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. Upcoming trainings:
November 28-30 Clearwater, Florida
November 3-5 State College, Pennsylvania
December 4-6 Georgetown, Kentucky
January 9-11 Landover, Maryland
January 10-12 Gulfport, Mississippi
January 14-16 Bloomington, Indiana
January 23-25 Knoxville, Tennessee
February 25-27 Lansing, Michigan
March 4-6 Lubbock, Texas
Visit www.nrpa.org/certiﬁcation for additional 2013
course dates.

2013 NRPA Congress
October 8-10, 2013
Join us in Houston and receive ﬁrst-class training and
unbeatable networking opportunities, and see 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.

THINKSTOCK

Professional Development
with NRPA
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