Group meets every Friday at 10:00 am for six weeks beginning October 9.
Join Kealy Daye, CPRP to review, study and prepare for the Certified Park & Recreation Professional examination.
Virtual class meets Fridays, October 9 - November 13, 2026
Fees:
Inclusive*
$525/PRPS or NRPA Member (NRPA Members use code NRPA at checkout)
$575/Non Member
*Fee includes all costs, including course registration, exam registration with NRPA, exam fees, course materials, official study guide, access to NRPA practice exam and six weeks of instruction.
Class only*
$225/PRPS or NRPA member (NRPA Members use code NRPA at checkout)
$275/Non Member
*NRPA application and payment of Exam Fee ($270 Member/$314 Non-Member), study guide ($55 Member/$70 Non-Member), and practice exam ($75 Member/$94 Non-Member) is the responsibility of the participant.
Join us for this 6-week online, interactive course designed to assist Recreation and Park Professionals prepare for the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Examination. The CPRP is a widely recognized certification in the field and is based on peer identified skills and responsibilities and indicates professional competency.
Description
With the growth of park and recreation services, it is imperative that recreation professionals continue to develop their skills and capabilities. More and more, park and recreation departments in Pennsylvania and across the country are requiring CPRP Certification for professional positions.
Using NRPA’s Official Study Guide (6th edition) for the CPRP Examination, participants will work together in a cohort to review chapters, discuss materials, and prepare for the exam. Each week focuses on a specific chapter and key points to master. Sessions will include reviews, study exercises, discussions, practice exams, and test-taking strategies. At the end of the course, all candidates will be well prepared to take and pass the CPRP examination.
Schedule
Each week, students will read and study a chapter in the study guide. At the end of each week, a Zoom meeting will be held for the entire class to discuss and review the chapter and review the week's assignment. The instructor will be on hand to answer questions, guide discussions, and quiz participants.
| Week | Dates | Topic | Pre - Assignment | Zoom Class Date |
| 1 | October 5 -9 | Introduction and Chapter 1 - Communication | Read the Intro and Chapter 1 | Friday, October 9 |
| 2 | October 12 - 16 | Chapter 2 - Finance | Read Chapter 2 | Friday, October 16 |
| 3 | October 19 - 23 | Chapter 3 - Human Resources | Read Chapter 3 | Friday, October 23 |
| 4 | October 26 - 30 | Chapter 4 - Operations | Read Chapter 4 | Friday, October 30 |
| 5 | November 2 - 6 | Chapter 5 - Programming | Read Chapter 5 | Friday, November 6 |
| 6 | November 9 - 13 | Review and Maintaining Certification. | Review and take practice tests. | Friday, November 13 |
Who Can Register?
Professionals in the field who are interested in increasing their personal and professional knowledge and standing. Candidates must qualify according to one of the following standards:
•Hold a recreation degree from an accredited college or university (COAPRT)
•Hold a recreation degree and 1 year of full-time experience in the field
•Hold a college degree and 3 years of full-time experience in the field
•Have an associate’s degree and 4 years of experience or 5+ years of experience in the field
Instructor
Kealy Daye, PRPS Education Manager, is a CPRP with seven years' experience in the field of Parks and Recreation. Kealy was previously a camp director, supervising dozens of camp staff while also earning her Master's of Public Administration. In addition to her Certified Parks and Recreation Professional credential, she is also a Certified Challenge Course Manager and an American Red Cross Instructor.
Not a member of PRPS? Join now and save $50 on this registration, plus receive discounts on all future training events, current industry news, networking opportunities, professional development scholarships, resources, and more. Visit www.prps.org/membership to view the full list of member benefits.
CPRP Cancelation Policy
PRPS will refund your registration, less a $25 processing fee if your cancellation is received in writing before course materials are shipped (note: PRPS ships course materials as soon as they are received from NRPA and cannot guarantee shipping dates). After materials are shipped, cancellations are subject to an additional $60 fee.
To register:
1: Sign in or create a new account.
2: Select registration option
3: Add session selections to your itinerary under "Program"
4: Proceed to checkout to complete the transaction.
Starts At
10/09/2026 10:00 AM
Ends At
11/13/2026 11:00 AM