Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course and Exam
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. Once 2026 dates & locations are confirmed by NRPA, that information will be posted here.
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.
Injury Statistics
History of Playground Equipment
Hazard Identification
Safe Surfacing Materials
Playground Equipment Accessibility
Off-Site Park Inspection
Safety Management
Audit Objectives & Procedures
Maintenance Procedures & Standards
Question & Answer Session
Exam Study Time