Week One: Alphabet Soup
by Nancy Turnage, VRPS Central Office
Below is a partial list of certifications/designations within the VRPS membership community. Need some input from a Certified Forester? How about a Landscape Architect?
- Login to VRPS.
- Go to Membership Directory.
- Enter the certification in the "Designation" field
- Enjoy the results.
Don't forget to update your own record for yourself and your colleagues.
Stay Strong, Relevant, and Engaged.
- ADC (Activity Director, Certified)
- AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- AFO (Aquatic Facility Operator)
- APRP (Associate Park and Recreation Professional)
- ARC (American Red Cross)
- Boater Safety
- CAA
- CAE (Certified Association Executive)
- CCM
- CPO (Certified Pool and Spa Operator)
- CTCB (Certified Tennis Court Builder)
- CTP
- CVENT (Event Management, Web Surveys, & Email Marketing)
- CYSA (Capitol Youth Soccer Association)
- Certified Forester
- E&A
- Ed. D (Doctorate of Education)
- Ed. M (Masters of Education)
- Ellis (Swimming Instruction)
- FIT
- FMP (Facility Management Professional)
- FSM (FIFA Soccer Manager)
- First Responder
- IT
- ILTP Instructor (International Leadership Training Program)
- LA (Landscape Architecture)
- LGI (Lifeguard Instructor)
- LGTI (Local Government Training Institute)
- MA
- MBA (Masters of Business Administration)
- MES
- MPA (Masters of Public Administration)
- MS
- NSCA-CPT (National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certified Personal Trainer)
- Network Administrator
- Ph. D (Doctor of Philosophy)
- RAA
- RLA
- RYT (Registered Yoga Therapist)
- Virginia Landscape Architect
- WSIT (
