Update from NRPA regarding the CPSI Recertification Policy change beginning on July 1st, 2026:

"Individuals with a CPSI expiration date of July 1, 2026, or later will have the opportunity to submit a CPSI Recertification Application or complete the CPSI examination to recertify. Please visit this NRPA PAGE for more information and FAQs. Direct any additional questions to NRPA at certification@nrpa.org.

CPSI Course and Exam

This course is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification & risk management methods offered. Advanced reading and 10 hours of training will prepare you for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector Exam scheduled at the culmination of this certification course.

CPRA will offer two CPSI Course and Exams every year - one in mid-late spring and one late summer. The 1st CPSI of 2026 has been confirmed for May 20th-22nd at the Broomfield Community Center in Broomfield, CO.

REGISTER HERE

Later in the year a 2nd CPSI Course & Exam will be announced once approved by NRPA. Please fill out the interest list below to be notified when that happens. This webpage will also be updated.

To be added to the CPSI Interest List, please fill out THIS FORM.

Everyone that fills out the form will be notified by email from CPRA when dates/locations are confirmed and when registrations open. The email will come from cpra@cpra-web.org so make sure that email address is marked as safe/important to ensure it does not get routed to spam or blocked by your server.