NDRPA Education Opportunities

IPRA Skills Development Webinar Series
NDRPA is excited to partner with Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) to offer NDRPA members the Skills Development Webinar Series. The series provides park and recreation professionals with access to monthly professional development opportunities from the comfort of their home or office. Monthly webinars from February through December showcase nationally known speakers, industry leaders and topics like inclusion, better communications, cultural competence and integrated marketing, among other timely topics.

NDRPA members can get an early bird rate for $25 off registration before Jan. 31. A discount code is also available to NDRPA members to save $100 on course registration. Contact NDRPA for the discount code. Two registration options are available: Wednesdays or Thursdays.

 

CPRP and CPRE Virtual Exam Preparation Programs
NDRPA is partnering with the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) to offer NDRPA members the 2025 exam preparation programs for Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) and Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) certifications.

Each program includes six classes and will train and prepare participants to successfully sit for the exams. Each class will focus on a different aspect of the test found in the study guides. There will be a Series A and Series B for each program. Program space is limited. The registration deadline for Series A is Thursday, Feb. 13. Series B is scheduled for the fall and registration will be posted when it is available.

NDRPA members may register with a discount code to save $20 on course registration. Contact NDRPA for the discount code.

CPRP Exam Prep Program Details and Registration
CPRE Exam Prep Program Details and Registration

 

NDRPA Offering New Selection of Partner Webinars
NDRPA is excited to host another series of webinars with the Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA).
 
Registration: $20 per webinar/NDRPA members
                       $25 per webinar/nonmembers
 
CEUs: 0.1 CEUs per webinar
 
Webinar Dates and Topics:
  • Dec. 18, 2024 – Navigating Conflict: Conversations that Connect
  • Jan. 9, 2025 – Turning the Power on In Empowerment
  • Jan. 24, 2025 – Matrix: Dive into a Developmental Plan
  • Feb. 4, 2025 – Breaking Disability Stigmas in Recreation Programs
  • Feb. 13, 2025 – Big Project… Big Planning
  • Feb. 26, 2025 – Leadership in Action – Integrating Leadership, Equity, Accessibility, and Diversity
  • March 4, 2025 – Market your TR Program as a RT!

All webinars are scheduled noon – 1:30 p.m. CT.

Download the full schedule for session details and register today!

 

Cohort/Peer Mentor Program

NDRPA’s cohort/peer mentor program connects park and recreation professionals across the state to share resources and knowledge. The program has a two-method approach:

Info-share workshop
NDRPA members are invited to host info-share workshops as part of the NDRPA Cohort/Peer Mentor Program. The info-share workshops are an opportunity for park and recreation professionals to share their expertise on a specific topic and encourage peer-to-peer learning.

Connect Through NDRPA Cohorts
If members are interested in connecting with their peers from across the state, please email the cohort lead directly to be added to the participation list. Below is the list of cohorts along with the lead contact emails.

If your park district is interested in hosting a future info-share workshop or you’re interested in participating in a cohort, please contact NDRPA at 701-355-4458.

NRPA Learning Opportunities

NRPA Webinars

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