This registration page may not work well in Internet Explorer. Please use a different browser to complete your registration.

Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course - Village of South Elgin

October 14, 2025 8:00 AM - October 16, 2025 11:30 AM (CDT)

Description

The CPSI course is a national certification program delivered by National Recreation and Park Association and co-hosted by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association. It is designed to train individuals on how to identify hazards on public playgrounds and playground equipment, prioritize those hazards by injury potential, and establish a playground safety program. This is an in-person program that gives candidates the option to register for the course and exam (3 days), course only (2 days), or exam only (1 day). Regardless of work experience, it is highly recommended that candidates complete the course before taking the exam. If your job requires you to oversee playground equipment at schools or parks, or you are looking to further educate yourself on playground safety, you are encouraged to pursue this certification to help make playgrounds safer for kids.

New in 2025! Current CPSIs with a certification renewal date of July 1, 2026 or later can complete the course only and earn 1.5 CEUs for CPSI certification renewal. 

Registration deadline is Tuesday, September 16, 2025.


Location

Village of South Elgin, located at 50 S. Water Street, South Elgin, IL 60177


Course Materials 

Registration for course and course/exam includes the 6th edition CPSI course manual. Course materials and pre-course reading assignments will be sent to attendees at least 4 weeks before the start of the course.


Registration for the exam only is common for certification renewal and therefore does not include the CPSI course manual.


Special Exam Accommodations

Candidates with a disability covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request a special accommodation for the exam. The Request for Special Exam Accommodations should be completed and submitted to IPRA by Tuesday, September 2nd. 


English as a second language (ESL) candidates may request a time extension and/or the use of a strict translation dictionary. The ESL Accommodation Request Form must be submitted to IPRA by Tuesday, September 2nd.


CEUs

Course is approved for 1.5 continuing education units and will be awarded to those in attendance for both days of class. The course content has been approved for 15 total hours of CPSI continuing education, broken down into two categories listed below:


  • Group A (Hazard ID, Risk Management) - 0.8 CEUs
  • Group B (Surfacing, Playground Environment, Audit, Inspect & Maint) - 0.7 CEUs

For more information about the CPSI certification renewal policy, visit NPRA's website at  https://www.nrpa.org/certification/CPSI/cpsi-recertification-policy-faqs/.

Course & Exam Schedule

For complete details on the course/exam schedule, CLICK HERE.


DayTimeActivity
Tuesday, October 14, 20257:15 - 8:00 a.m.Registration/Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Lecture

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Lunch

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.Lecture
Wednesday, October 15, 20257:15 - 8:00 a.m.Registration/Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Lecture

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Lunch

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.Lecture
Thursday, October 16, 20258:15 - 9:00 a.m.Check-In

9:00 - 11:30 a.m.Exam


Registrants will receive a welcome letter shortly after registration with additional details about how to prepare for the course & exam.

Interested in Sponsoring?
There is one level of sponsorship opportunity available for interested organizations. Click 'Sponsor Registration' at the top of the page or click here to access IPRA's full sponsorship prospectus.

 

Pricing

Early-Bird discount available June 3 - July 7; register early and save $25!

Course and Exam (includes manual)

Early Bird - $564 Member / $689 Non-Member

Regular - $589 Member / $714 Non-Member

Course Only (includes manual) 

Early-Bird - $439 Member / $504 Non-Member

Regular - $464 Member / $529 Non-Member

Exam Only (does not include manual)

Early Bird - $100 Member / $160 Non-Member

Regular - $125 Member / $185 Non-Member


View Event

Contact Information

Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)
Name: Duane Smith
Phone: (708) 588-2288
Email: duane@ilipra.org
We're sorry. No registrations are currently available. You may wish to contact the event organizer for assistance.
{{ vm.EventInfo.ErrorMessage }}

Select Registration Options

Edit
{{vm.regWarningMessage}}
{{vm.regAlertMessage}}

Exhibitor Opportunities

Name Price Att Qty
{{ et.Name }}
{{ et.IncludedAttendeesCount }} {{ et.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType }} Remaining {{ et.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType * -1 }} on Waiting List {{ et.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType * -1 }} Over Limit
{{ et.Remaining }} Remaining
 Sold out

Attendee Registration Options Total Remaining: {{ vm.EventInfo.VacantSpotsPerEvent }}

Waiting List Available
{{ vm.stats.totalAttendeesCount }} Registered , {{ vm.OverallOverAmount() }} on Waiting List , {{ vm.OverallOverAmount() }} Over Limit
Name Price Qty
{{ rt.Name }}
{{ rt.IsMemberOnly ? ' (Members Only)' : '' }}
Limit: {{ rt.LimitPerPurchase }}
Included Attendees: {{ rt.AttendeesCountPerOneRegistration }}
{{rt.Price | currency }} {{rt.PriceAfterDiscount | currency }} {{ rt.Price | currency }}
{{ rt.RemainingPerType }} Remaining
{{ rt.RemainingPerType * -1 }} on Waiting List
{{ rt.RemainingPerType * -1 }} Over Limit

{{'[[Sponsorship]] Opportunities' | localizeString:'['}}

Name Price Att Qty
{{ st.Name }}
{{ st.IncludedAttendeesCount }} {{ st.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType }} Remaining {{ st.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType * -1 }} on Waiting List {{ st.AttendeeRegType.RemainingPerType * -1 }} Over Limit
{{ st.Remaining }} Remaining
 Sold out
Continue

Registration Information

Edit

Exhibitor - {{er.Name}}

Exhibitor #{{ $index + 1 }}

Total: {{exhibitor.TotalPrice | currency}} {{ exhibitor.IsBenefit ? "- Included as a Benefit" : exhibitor.IsDiscounted ? "- Discounts have been applied" : ""}}
Exhibitor Directory
Primary Contact
Booth Information
Additional Information
Additional Items

Attendee - {{er.Name}}

{{ att.getAttendeeTerm(vm.EventSettings.AdditionalAttendeesTerm, $index) }} #{{ att.getAttendeeIndexDisplay(vm.EventSettings.AdditionalAttendeesTerm, $index) }}

Total: {{att.TotalPrice | currency}} {{att.DiscountMessage | localizeString:'['}}
A No Show fee is being assessed for {{fee.EventName}} on {{fee.EventStartLocalTimeString}}.
More Information Less information

Address

Phone

Additional Information
Event Sessions

{{slot.Name}}

{{$select.selected.SessionName}}
(full)
{{slot.SelectedSession.SessionDescription + (slot.HasFees ? " (Price: " + (slot.PriceTotal | currency) +")" : "")}}
Additional Items

{{'[[Sponsorship+]]' | localizeString:'['}} - {{er.Name}}

{{'[[Sponsor]]' | localizeString:'['}} #{{ $index + 1 }}

Total: {{sponsor.Price | currency}}
Continue

Additional Items

Edit

{{(vm.EventInfo.Terms.Donation || "Fundraising") + " Opportunities"}}

Campaign Name Item Description Amount
{{item.CampaignName}} {{item.Description + (item.ShowMinimumPrice && item.MinimumPrice ? " (Min: " + item.MinimumPrice + ")" : "")}}
Continue

Complete Registration

Edit

Terms & Conditions

No Show Policy

{{ vm.EventInfo.EventSettings.NoShowPolicy }}

Enter Promo Code
This event is synced to a webinar so no confirmation email will be sent from GrowthZone.

Thank you to our {{'[[Sponsor+]]' | localizeString:'['}}