The CPRP Exam Committee oversees the development and maintenance of the Certified Park and Recreation Professional Examination in cooperation with the professional testing company under contract with NRPA.
Primary responsibilities involve:
- Develop examination questions.
- Monitor and evaluate test results.
- Modify and improve test questions.
- Assist in updating criteria used as the basis for the exam.
- Advise of any concerns and issues related to the administration of the exam.
- Evaluate reliability and validity of the exam in conjunction with the professional testing agency.
- Advise of any matters regarding the appeal process for the examination.
- Monitor the performance of the professional testing agency under contract with NRPA
- Manage other duties that may be assigned.
Professionals must meet the following minimum requirements to apply:
- Five years, full-time experience in the Parks and Recreation field
- Must maintain a current CPRP certification
- Must have maintained a CPRP certification for a minimum of 2 years (1 certification cycle)
- Preferred – Bachelors Degree in Parks and Recreation (or related field)
Term: Members shall be elected by the existing exam committee and serve a 3-year term.
Meetings: Typically include a 2-day meeting held in person or via teleconference; For in-person meetings travel costs are covered by NRPA (some limitations apply, please contact NRPA Certification Manager for details msullivan@nrpa.org).
- Conference calls may be held during the year to conduct business if necessary
- Committee members are not to miss more than two meetings during the three-year term
*Exam Committee Renewal Procedure:*
Upon renewal of certification, the Exam Committee members must submit the appropriate CEU’s as required under the current recertification guidelines. Renewal of an exam committee member’s certification through the successful completion of the certification examination is not permitted. In the event that an exam committee member’s certification expires they will not be authorized to participate in future exam committee meeting and will be required to complete the certification examination for re-entry. The professional must wait at least two years following the expiration of their exam committee term to sit for the exam. Immediately following successful completion of the exam, the individual may rejoin the exam committee when a vacancy exists.