Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course and Exam - Wheat Ridge, August 2025

Description

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.

Program Highlights Include:

• Injury Statistics
• History of Playground Equipment
• Hazard Identification
• Safe Surfacing Materials
• Playground Equipment Accessibility
• Safety Management
• Audit Objectives & Procedures
• Maintenance Procedures & Standards
• Question & Answer Session
• Exam Study Time

Who should attend?

Administrators, Supervisory Personnel, Public Works, Planning Department, Grounds & Maintenance, Engineers & Architects, Playground Equipment Reps, Operators of Playgrounds in parks, schools, summer camps, day camps & daycare centers.

Included in your Registration:

All Course Study Materials (not included if you're only taking the exam)

1.5 CEUs - There will be a sign-up sheet onsite for those who need CEUs. That sheet will be submitted to NRPA who will issue them after the event. 

Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday

Cost:

Registration fees - $625 for the course & exam, $475 for the course only, and $150 for the exam only. 

Registration ends on July 21st at 5pm or when the class is full.

Space is limited to 80 participants for this specific course & exam.

Location:

Wheat Ridge Recreation Center

4005 Kipling Street

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Schedule at a Glance:

Course – Wednesday, August 13th & Thursday, August 14th

• Check In – 7:30 am to 8:00 am on Wednesday
• Class Schedule – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. each day
• Meals – We will provide lunch on Wednesday and Thursday
• Course Materials – Don’t forget to bring your course materials to reinforce the lecture content

Exam – Friday, August 15th

• Check In – 8:00 am - 9:00 am
• Exam Schedule – 9:00 am to 11:00 am
• Requirements – Individuals taking the exam must present TWO current forms of identification - one with a signature and another with a photo. Test proctors cannot permit admittance into the exam without TWO current forms of identification. Please note that course materials are not permitted for use during the exam.  

Approved Forms of Identification for the Exam

Please review THIS LIST of approved forms for identification from the testing center.

Pre-Course Study Materials

You will receive course study materials at least three weeks prior to the course. The materials will be mailed to the address that you provide on the registration form. PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK THE MAILING ADDRESS THAT YOU TYPE IN. If the address you're using is a work address where a lot of mail is received, please let your agency know that you'll be expecting these materials so they can notify you when the materials arrive.

Special Accommodations

A candidate who has a disability may request a special accommodation; the request must be submitted in writing at the time of course or exam registration. The request form is available online at www.nrpa.org/cpsi. In order to properly accommodate all persons with disabilities, it is recommended that all requests be made 45 days prior to the scheduled date for the course and exam.

English as second language (ESL) candidates may request a time extension and/or the use of a strict translation dictionary. Request forms/fees must be submitted to NRPA no less than 30 days prior to the exam. The request form is available online at www.nrpa.org/cpsi.

Computer-Based Testing Option

The option to take the CPSI exam via computer-based testing is available through the NRPA. To obtain additional information please visit www.nrpa.org/certification/CPSI/become-a-cpsi/. Please decide now if you would like to take the exam on Day 3 of the course or via a computer-based exam later through NRPA. Please be advised if you register to take the examination with the course, you will not receive a refund to take your exam via computer-based testing later.

Certification

Participants who successfully pass the exam will be considered a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) and will be added to the national registry. Re-certification is required every 3 years. You may elect to retake the course and exam or the exam only (if within your 3 year renewal period.)