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    The World Urban Parks (WUP) is a unique international organisation that represents parks, recreation, amenity, cultural, leisure, and related services. WUP membership is required for CPP or CPPI certification.

    To learn more about World Urban Parks, click here »

  • Professional certification demonstrates a commitment to your profession; helps to showcase your skills and experience; and establishes you as a continuous learner. Apply for the Certified Park Professional (CPP), or if you are already certified as a CPP, for the Certified Park Professional International (CPPI) today.

    Click here to view a complete list of all CPPI award recipients »

  • WPA Program of Merit

    As a tertiary institution, is your degree or diploma course of a standard to be endorsed at the international level as a Program of Merit?
    In 2019, the WPA awarded the Universiti Teknologi MARA's Bachelor of Parks and Amenity Management (Honours), the first university to receive recognition as a Program of Merit!

  • How Do You Measure Up?

    Whether you work in urban design, green planning, park and public land management, recreation, landscape architecture, horticulture, or the like, the World Parks Academy's competency framework represents your profession!

    Learn more about CPP competencies »

    Learn more about CPPI competencies »

  • WPA Webinars

    Participate in monthly webinars and discuss important topics in parks and recreation.

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News & Updates

Welcome to the News & Updates section of the World Parks Academy. Many activities and events are planned for the coming year. Please visit this section to learn about current events, latest developments, and future activities of the World Parks Academy.

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The World Parks Academy Exchange is a monthly e-newsletter that highlights important news and updates. To read past newsletters and/or learn more, please click here.

World Parks Academy COVID-19 Statement
7 July 2020  |  posted by World Parks Academy

The World Parks Academy recognises the way we connect has evolved during COVID-19. Confinement and social distancing has seen face-to-face meetings, work relationships, conferences, and training replaced with the rapid expansion of webinars, zoom meetings, and social media exchange between colleagues. More timely and efficient … read more →

Celebrate World Parks Week April 27-May 4!
19 April 2019  |  posted by World Parks Academy

The Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands will offer the following course at No Cost during World Parks Week: More than Just a Field Trip: Interpretation for School Curriculum Click HERE for more information about World Parks Week!

World Parks Academy Program of Merit
1 April 2019  |  posted by World Parks Academy

As a tertiary institution, is your degree or diploma course of a standard to be endorsed at the international level as a Program of Merit? Learn more about the World Parks Academy Program of Merit here.

The National Association of Parks and Recreation of Mexico Hosts the First Meeting of Large Urban Parks and Forests
1 April 2019  |  posted by World Parks Academy

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WPA November 2018 Newsletter
29 November 2018  |  posted by World Parks Academy

November 2018 

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