CPSI - Colorado Parks & Recreation Association

Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course and Exam

CPSI Course and Exam

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.

CPRA will offer two CPSI Course and Exams every year - one in mid-late spring and one late summer.

Registration is full for the 1st CPSI Course & Exam of 2025 on May 7th-9th at the Windsor Community Recreation Center.

UPDATE - REGISTRATION IS OPEN for August CPSI.

The 2nd CPSI of 2025 is scheduled for August 13th-15th at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. Please visit the EVENT PAGE to register. The registration page can also be found on the CPRA Events Calendar.

Program Highlights Include: Who should attend? Included in your Registration Schedule at a Glance: Cost:

Program Highlights Include:

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

Who should attend?

Included in your Registration

Schedule at a Glance:

Course – Typically a Wednesday and Thursday
Check In – 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday
Class Schedule – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 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
Playground Inspection – An outdoor playground inspection is included and will be performed on Thursday afternoon.

Exam –Friday
Check In – 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a. m.
Exam Schedule – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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.

Cost: