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World Parks Academy → Certification Programs → Certified Park Professional International (CPPI):
CPPI Eligibility

The following eligibility criteria must be met in order to apply for the Certified Park Professional International (CPPI) status:

  • 1.  Currently holds a CPP designation directly from World Parks Academy or a recognized professional certification from a national association that has an articulation with the academy (e.g. CPP-F, SA-CPP, CPLP-AU or other national variant)

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  • 2.  Two or more years as an World Urban Parks “Professional Membership” designation

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  • 3.  Four years of park management experience, with two at the senior professional level (e.g., supervisor, consultant, senior planner)

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  • 4.  Assessed as meeting all four CPPI Competencies