Upcoming Classes, Certification Classes, & Trainings
2. Monday 2/16/26 - Wednesday 2/18/26 CPSI Course & Exam, Exam Only, or CEU's Only
3. Thursday 2/26/26 - Friday 2/27/26 Pesticide Certification & Exam
4. Thursday 3/5/26 - Friday 3/6/26 AFO Course & Exam
5. Thursday 4/16/26 Aquatics Symposium
6. Friday 4/17/26 Leadership Workshop
7. Friday 4/17/26 Young Professionals Workshop
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.
Member discounts are applied at checkout with valid membership. Memberships must be active at time of purchase for the Calendar year.
SPRING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
1. Maintenance Rodeo/Training - Click Here to Register
Join us for a fun and engaging day of safety training, team building, and friendly competition. The morning will feature safety and risk management sessions, including an active shooter class, followed by a provided lunch. The afternoon concludes with a Maintenance Rodeo showcasing hands-on competitions such as truck and trailer, nail driving, backpack blower, and mower challenges. Enjoy donuts, drinks, door prizes, and awards for rodeo winners throughout the day!
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.
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)
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.
Pricing:
AFO- $425 Non Members/$350 KRPS Members
4. Pesticide Certifications & Exam - Spring 2025 Classes
*this is for new certifications
(Thursday February 26, 2026 - training for new employees & testing)
Registration available after Dec 17, 2025.
Pricing (Increased Pricing after 02/13/26):
02/26/26 Pesticide Training/Exam $110 plus $54 on-site exam fee/
$95 KRPS Member + $52 Exam Fee
Member discounts of $15 are applied at checkout with valid membership.
- Step 1- CLASSROOM REGISTRATION (February 26, 2026 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 Friday Feb 27, 2026 at approx. 2:00 pm. - $54. (12 CEU's given for passing the exam.)
- Notes: Pesticide training for new employees and testing.The Kentucky Pesticide Certification exam will be given immediately after the classroom training on Friday February 26, 2026 at approx. 2:00 pm.
- Wait List Begins- Friday February 13, 2026 + Prices increase $15.
5. Aquatics Symposium
A professional development opportunity for aquatics staff to network and learn about current trends, updated laws, and best practices in aquatic safety, operations, and facility management.- Click Here to Register
6. Leadership Workshop
Designed for supervisors, managers, and directors, this workshop focuses on leadership strategies, communication, and team development to strengthen organizational effectiveness. - More Information to Come
7. Young Professionals Workshop
Geared toward newly hired and entry-level staff, this workshop provides practical tools and skills to build confidence, navigate workplace expectations, and succeed early in their careers. - More Information to Come
FALL CLASSES
1. TBD CPSI Course & Exam
2. TBD AFO Course & Exam
3. TBD Pesticide Training & Exam (for new certifications)
Email questions: krps.conference@gmail.com