Certification: Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
22377 Belmont Ridge road, Ashburn, VA 20148
The Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) designation is granted to individuals employed in the recreation, park resources and leisure services profession who meet high standards of performance. In order to achieve CPRP status, applicants must meet minimum qualifications and successfully complete the national examination. NRPA's Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification is one of the most sought-after certifications in the park and recreation profession.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 2 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- Yes
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Core
- The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
- The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
- The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.