CPSI Class &\; Exam
\n\nDate: \;November 4-6\, 2026 (Test Date is Friday\, November 6\, 2026)
\n\nLocation: Robert J. DiPietro Community Center (7901 Cypress St\, Laurel\, MD 20707)
\n\n| Option | \nNon-Member Rate | \nMRPA Member Rate | \nIncludes | \n
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| 🧠 CPSI Class &\; Exam | \n$640 | \n$600 | \n2 days of instruction\, study materials\, and exam | \n
| 📘 CPSI Class Only | \n$500 | \n$460 | \n2 days of instruction and study materials | \n
| ✍️ CPSI Exam Only | \n$200 | \n$200 | \nExam only (no instruction or materials) | \n
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Additional Details:
\n\nCPSI Course CEUs: \;1.5
\n\nCourse Check-In Time: \;
\n\nImportant Notes:
\n\nTopics include:
\n\nCPSI Recertification Policy FAQs \;(NEW UPDATE!)
\n\nAnyone with an expiration date of July 1\, 2026\, or later will have two options for renewal of your certification: \;
\n\nHave questions? Check out the NRPA FAQ page to learn more.
\n\nResource Materials: \;(NEW UPDATE!)
\n\nThe Latin American Spanish translations are now available for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Exam and Public Playground Safety Standards and Guidelines book (available for in-person and blended learning course only).
\n\nPlease keep in mind during the registration process if you need this translated book. \;
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Special Testing Accommodations:
\n\nAll participants requesting special accommodations must submit the Special Accommodations form to NRPA at least 45 calendar days prior to your exam date.
\n\nAll ESL Accommodation Request Forms must be submitted to NRPA at least 2 weeks prior to the examination date.
\n\nPlease Note: \;Resource materials developed especially for this course are included in the registration fee and will be mailed to all participants who pre-register. \;Those who register after June 30th may not receive their resource materials two weeks prior to class. \;It is not recommended that you take the exam if you have not had the materials at least 4 weeks prior to the course. \;
\n\nWhat happens after the course and exam?
\n\nAll questions regarding your test results should be addressed directly with the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA). \;Please send an email to \;certification@nrpa.org. \;The MRPA office does not have access to view the status or results of your exam.
\n\nIf you need to retake the exam\, please look at your options on the \;NRPA website.
\nParking:
\n\nFree Parking On-Site
\n\nNearby Hotel:
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For questions\, please contact the MRPA office.
\nLauren Davis (info@mdrpa.org)
\n301-352-7203
\nDi Quynn Reno (dquynnreno@mdrpa.org)
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