Upcoming Certification Classes
General Butler State Park
FALL CLASSES
1. Sunday 11/9 - Tuesday 11/11 CPSI Course & Exam
2. Monday 11/10 - Tuesday 11/11 AFO Course & Exam
3. Tuesday 11/11 - All Day Classes Pesticide Training & Exam (for new certifications)
4. Thursday 11/13- All Day Classes Pesticide CEU's (TBD) Classes (for existing certifications)
SPRING CLASSES
1. Wednesday 1/21/26 - Thursday 1/22/26 Maintenance Rodeo/Training
2. Monday 2/16/26 - Wednesday 2/18/26 CPSI Course & Exam, Exam Only, or CEU's Only
3. Thursday 3/5/26 - Friday 3/6/26 AFO Course & Exam
Pricing:
CPSI- $700 Non Members/$625 KRPS Members
CPSI CEU's Only $450 Non Members/$400 KRPS Members
.8 CEU for Group A and .7 CEU for Group B
CPSI Exam Only - $300 (No Discount)
AFO- $425 Non Members/$350 KRPS Members
Member discounts are applied at checkout with valid membership. Memberships must be active for the Calendar year.
Fall Pricing (Increased Pricing after 10/15/25):
11/11/25 Pesticide Training/Exam $110 plus $52 on-site exam fee/
$95 KRPS Member + $52 Exam Fee
11/13/25 Pesticide CEU's $110/ $95 KRPS Member
+ daily conference and trade show access
Member discounts of $15 are applied at checkout with valid membership.
FALL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
1. A CPSI, or Certified Playground Safety Inspector, is a professional trained by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) to identify and manage playground hazards, ensuring playgrounds meet safety standards and guidelines.
2. An Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), certified by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is responsible for ensuring the safe, clean, and efficient operation of public aquatic facilities like pools, water parks, and spray parks, requiring expertise in water chemistry, disinfection, mechanical systems, and safety protocols.
- CPSI & AFO REGISTRATION will be available in November of 2025 for Spring 2026 Classes. A wait list will be enforced after 1/15/26 to ensure supplies are available for registrants.
3. Pesticide Certifications & Exam - Fall 2025 Classes
(Tuesday, November 11, 2025) - training for new employees and testing-Registration available after July 10, 2025
COST- $110 Plus $52 Exam Fee - See payment information below.
*this is for new certifications
- Step 1- CLASSROOM REGISTRATION (November 11, 2025 8am-2pm) $110-
- Register below through this portal to be registered for Classroom Instruction -$110.
- www.kyrps.org > Register > Education Certification Courses (AFO/CPSI/Pesticide) > Pesticide Certification (Class Room)
- Step 2- KDA Exam- The Kentucky Pesticide Certification exam will be given immediately after the training on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at approx. 2:00 pm. - $52. (12 CEU's given for passing the exam.)
- **Pesticide Testing must be paid for separately to KDA; $52.00 test fee due online or on-site; You must pre-register online with KDA in order to take the test- see steps below **
- EXAM REGISTRATION - Register with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and you can now pay online for the exam before the Conference. Follow the link and register as an applicator if you have not already or login. Then select "Register for a Written Test" and 11/11/25 2:00PM-Special None for location. Then select the test Category. For Turf, Lawn and Ornamental, select one of the following: A3 for Applicator, O3 for Operator or N3 for non-commercial.
- PRE PAY EXAM -You may prepay the $52.00 exam fee online or click the box to bring a check/money order to the exam site.
- Payment for Onsite Exam is paid to KY Department of Agriculture.
- Bring check for exact amount for the exam if not paid through the link above.
- Notes: Pesticide training for new employees and testing.The Kentucky Pesticide Certification exam will be given immediately after the classroom training on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at approx. 2:00 pm.
4. Pesticide CEU's available through daily conference registration for Thursday, November 13th - Register by visiting: https://kentuckyrecandparksociety.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29852
More information to come on number of CEU's for one full day. Tentative CEU topics include resources for Category 3, 5, & 6.
SPRING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
1. Maintenance Rodeo/Training -More information to come.
2. A CPSI, or Certified Playground Safety Inspector, is a professional trained by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) to identify and manage playground hazards, ensuring playgrounds meet safety standards and guidelines.
3. An Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), certified by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is responsible for ensuring the safe, clean, and efficient operation of public aquatic facilities like pools, water parks, and spray parks, requiring expertise in water chemistry, disinfection, mechanical systems, and safety protocols.
- CPSI & AFO REGISTRATION will be available in November of 2025 for Spring 2026 Classes. A wait list will be enforced after 1/15/26 to ensure supplies are available for registrants.
Email questions: krps.conference@gmail.com