News: 2025 Certification Classes
| Date Published |
Author |
| 4/3/2025 12:00:00 AM |
KRPS Conference Committee |
AFO & CPSI & Pesticide Trainings
Upcoming Certification Classes
General Butler State Park
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Sunday 11/9 - Tuesday 11/11 CPSI Course & ExamMonday 11/10 - Tuesday 11/11 AFO Course & ExamTuesday 11/11 - All Day Classes Pesticide Training & Exam (for new certifications)Thursday 11/13- All Day Classes Pesticide CEU's (TBD) Classes (for existing certifications)Pricing (Increases after 9/05/25): CPSI- $700 Non Members/$625 KRPS Members CPSI Exam- $300 (No Discount) AFO- $425 Non Members/$350 KRPS Members Member discounts of $75 are applied at checkout with valid membership.
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.
Group Code: 6926
Room Rates Starting at $99.95 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. This course is currently scheduled for Sunday, Nov 9th - 11th. Tests for both of these certifications will be held on Tuesday, November 11th. If you are interested in being on a contact list for either the AFO or CPSI Course please complete the interest form below.
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. This class is scheduled for Monday, November 10th & 11th.
- CPSI & AFO REGISTRATION will be available 4/17/25 for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector and the Aquatic Facility Inspector Courses. A wait list will be enforced after 9/05/25 to ensure supplies are available for registrants. If you are unable to attend this course and are interested in being on a contact list for future courses, please complete the following interest form - https://forms.gle/LMrx27doD9JPogGr7
3. Pesticide Certifications & Exam (Tuesday, November 11, 2025) - Registration available after July 10, 2025
Register below through this portal to be registered for Classroom Instruction. You must register separately with KDA for the exam. (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 training on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at approx. 2:00 pm. You must also register with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and 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 select 11/11/25-Carrollton-KRPS Conference and Trade Show 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. 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. Pesticide Testing must be paid for separately to KDA; $52.00 test fee due online or on-site; must preregister online with KDA in order to take the test
4. Pesticide CEU's - Registration available after July 10, 2025
More information to come on number of CEU's for one full day. Tentative CEU topics include resources for Category 3, 5, & 6.
Email questions: krps.conference@gmail.com