NCRPA offers year-round professional development opportunities designed to support parks and recreation professionals at every stage of their career. Workshops are offered either in person or virtually, providing flexible options to fit a variety of schedules and learning preferences. Sessions are led by experienced professionals and focus on practical skills, current trends, and real-world challenges. Participating in professional development helps strengthen knowledge, build confidence, and enhance the quality of services provided to our communities.

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Professional Development Calendar
Workshop Date(s) Location Early Bird Registration Deadline General Registration Deadline Register Open Call for Sessions
September
Community Centers September 16 Concord August 26 September 9
Outdoor & Adventure
Programming		 September 17 Mint Hill August 27 September 10
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course September 22-24 Greensboro   August 20  
Community Centers September 24 Creedmoor August 26 September 17
October
Athletic Professionals Workshop (APW) October 7 & 8  Mount Holly September 18 September 30
Supervisors 1 October 13 Virtual September 27 October 11
Maintenance October 15 Apex September 24 October 8
Maintenance October 20 Waxhaw September 29 October 13
Maintenance October 22 Roanoke Rapids October 1 October 15
Summer Camps October 29 Cary October 8 October 22  
November
Virtual Learning Series: Inclusion      
Playground Maintenance Course November 9 Hickory November 1     
NCRPA Annual Conference November 9 - 11 Hickory September 24 October 23  
December
Marketing December 8 Gibsonville November 17 December 1
More Info Coming Soon...
Facility Tours Fall 2026
 TBA      
Rec & Tech   Virtual        
Supervisors II Fall 2026          

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