Certificate Programs
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Aquatics Management Certificate
Provides a comprehensive understanding of the management of aquatics facilities. The course covers hiring and supervision of personnel, risk management, and pool maintenance and operations. Learn More$350.00 -
Basics of Wilderness Stewardship
Explore the history, philosophy, and application of wilderness law and policy in the United States.This sixteen-week course of study provides a comprehensive understanding of the basics of management in designated wilderness areas.This Certificate is designed for seasonal Wilderness rangers, federal personnel working near or with an interest in Wilderness Stewardship.
This Certificate is designed for seasonal Wilderness rangers and federal personnel working near Wilderness or with an interest in Wilderness Stewardship.
Already a full-time Wilderness program manager? See our Fundamentals of Wilderness Stewardship Certificate.
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Capital Improvement Certificate
The Capital Improvement Certificate provides the learner with a foundational understanding of capital improvement projects, financing of capital improvements, site plans for capital projects, and project management.
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Foundations of Accessibility Certificate Program
Establish a strong foundation in the physical and programmatic components of accessibility compliance. This certificate program explores disability and accessibility as a social construct and provides knowledge in disability awareness concepts, program access, universal design, and guidelines and standards for accessible design.
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Fundamentals in Interpretation Certificate
Establish a strong foundation in the basics of interpretation. This certificate program explores the history of interpretation as a profession and provides knowledge in roving, informal interpretation, audience identification and engagement, and interpretive talks.
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Fundamentals of Wilderness Stewardship Certificate - Cohort Beginning October 1st
Explore the history, philosophy, and application of wilderness law and policy in the United States. This seven-month course of study provides a comprehensive understanding of the basics of management in designated wilderness areas.
This certificate is designed for early-career, full-time, NWPS Wilderness program managers.
Interested in a similar experience for those federal agency personnel working in units with Wilderness or seasonal Wilderness rangers? See our Basics of Wilderness Stewardship Certificate.
Download the 2018 Fundamentals of Wilderness Stewardship Certificate Course Syllabus Learn More$450.00 -
History, Parks, and Interpretation: Civil War to Civil Rights Certificate
Gain an understanding of the social and political issues surrounding the American Civil War Learn More$210.00 -
Instructor Training Certificate
Provides a comprehensive overview of the underlying philosophies and theories of adult education, as well as practical application techniques for instructors, particularly as they apply to Park and Public land agencies. Learn More$350.00 -
Public Health Fundamentals for Park and Recreation Professionals Certificate
Promote understanding of your agency’s vital contribution to community health and wellness. This comprehensive program incorporates place-based assignments and five online courses including the Public Health & YOU courses developed in partnership with the Indiana University School of Public Health. Learn More$350.00 -
Tourism Planning for Park and Recreation Agencies Certificate
Gain effective knowledge of the creation and use of parks and recreation assets for tourism. Learn how to set goals, analyze markets, and create and market tourism products.
Learn More$350.00
