2023 CPRP Virtual Exam Preparation Program

2023 CPRP Virtual Exam Preparation Program
Certified Park and Recreation Professional, or CPRP, is a national certification program through the National Recreation and Park Association, and it is designed for park and recreation professionals that wish to put their career on the path to success. Achieving and maintaining this nationally-recognized certification illustrates a commitment to professional growth as well as an intricate understanding of key concepts within the field of parks and recreation. IPRA is offering two virtual exam prep programs with six classes each that will train and prepare participants to sit for the CPRP exam. Each class will focus on a specific learning module found in the CPRP study guide: Human Resources, Communications, Finance, Programming, and Operations. Come learn and network with aspiring CPRP's and join an elite group of professionals that have committed to advancing the field of parks and recreation. Classes taught by Katie Troline (Gold Medal Force, LLC).

To attend a CPRP exam prep program and sit for the exam, you must meet the following NRPA eligibility requirements:

  • Have received, or is set to receive, a Bachelor's degree from a program accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions (COAPRT), or
  • Have a Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited education institution (from a non-COAPRT accredited program), with a major in recreation, park resources, or leisure services, and no less than 1 year of full-time experience in a recreation, park resources, or a related profession that encompasses each domain of the job analysis, or
  • Have a Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited education institution, with a major other than recreation, park resources, or a related profession, and no less than 2 years of full-time experience in a recreation, park resources, or a related profession that encompasses each domain of the job analysis, or
  • Hold  an associate's degree from a regionally accredited education institution and no less than 4 years of full-time experience in a recreation, park resources, and a related profession that encompasses each domain of the job analysis, or
  • Hold a high school diploma or equivalency certificate from a regionally accredited institution and no less than 6 years of full-time experience in a recreation, park resources, or a related profession that encompasses each domain of the job analysis

Note: Students who have not yet graduated from a COAPRT accredited program but are in their final semester may be able to qualify for exam status. They may complete the CPRP exam prior to completion of the internship requirement and academic degree attainment. Certification may be granted upon passing the CPRP exam and after submission of documentation verifying graduation. All students must apply through the NRPA office.


Who Should Attend: Professionals from varying special interest groups and levels of experience (must meet one criteria above) are encouraged to pursue CPRP designation to stay at the forefront of the parks and recreation profession. Additionally, CPRP certification is a pre-requisite for Certified Park & Recreation Executive (CPRE) eligibility.

What to Bring: Study guides are not mandatory but highly recommended to supplement in-class learning and test-preparation. You can borrow a study guide from a colleague or purchase one from IPRA when registering for the exam prep course. To add a study guide to your purchase, scroll down to Program and click Add next to CPRP Study Guide. It will be mailed to you within 7-10 business days of your registration.

Class Schedule            Series A       Series B                  Class Time  
Exam History & Prep           Thur, Feb 16           Thur, Sept 21      1:00 - 3:00 p.m.       
Communications       Thur, Feb 23      Thur, Sept 28      1:00 - 3:00 p.m.    
Finance      Thur, Mar 2      Thur, Oct 5      1:00 - 3:00 p.m.    
Human Resources      Thur, Mar 9      Thur, Oct 19      1:00 - 3:00 p.m.    
Operations      Thur, Mar 16      Thur, Oct 26      1:00 - 3:00 p.m.    
Programming      Thur, Mar 23       Thur, Nov 2      1:00 - 3:00 p.m.    

To Register: Login to your IPRA account, select "Register Myself", then register for Series A or Series B. If you do not have one, create an account (membership not required), then register for the prep course. Registration deadline for Series A is Tuesday, February 14, and Series B is Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

Fee:      IPRA Member           IPRA Non-Member       
Exam Prep Course            $95.00                $115.00   
Study Guide (optional)            $55.00               $70.00   
Total         $150.00               $185.00  

Cancellations: Refunds for each exam prep course only will be issued to requests received on or before February 14 (Series A) or September 19 (Series B), less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be issued for the exam prep course after the registration deadline, or the study guide.

CEUs: Program is not approved for CEUs (Continuing Education Units are for certifications such as CPRE, CPRP, CTRS).

Questions: Contact IPRA Education Director Duane Smith at [email protected]. 
Where
Online Via Zoom Meetings

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CPRP Study Guide, 6th Edition
Now in its sixth edition, the “Official Study Guide for the Certified Park and Recreation Professional Examination” provides up-to-date information that will assist the park and recreation professional in preparing for the CPRP examination. The Study Guide also serves as an excellent source of information for any individual who directly or indirectly works in the field of park and recreation services. Whether used for learning the essentials in the field, for preparing for the certification examination, or as a reference by professionals, the “Official Study Guide for the Certified Park and Recreation Professional Examination” will help practitioners gain a better understanding of how to develop, administer and deliver safe and effective recreation services to their constituencies.
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