⸺RISC COURSES⸺
Become a Certified Recreation Installation Specialist
Take your career and business to the next level!

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RISC COURSES
RISC courses are now being offered both in-person and virtually via Zoom. Virtual courses take place over the span of two days (four hours each) with the exam taken at your convenience.
UPCOMING COURSES
2026 Virtual Courses
Virtual RISC courses are held from 12 – 4 p.m. each day (eastern time)
January 12 – 13, 2026
March 23 – 24, 2026
May 13 – 14, 2026
July 28 – 29, 2026
September 29 – 30, 2026
November 17 – 18, 2026
NPCAI has updated its RISC curriculum, which focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for you to be an informed leader in the recreation installation industry.
This course emphasizes the core competencies promoted by NPCAI and covers every aspect of recreation play installation. It is open to many disciplines and is not limited to contractors. Attendees, including municipality employees, contractors, manufacturers, distributors and contractors, have found the course incredibly beneficial!
Items covered throughout the course include:
Knowledge of Legal Requirements
Personnel Identification and Conduct
Pre-Construction Installation and Resources
Working With Other Industry Professionals
Knowledge of Safety Protocols
Proper Installation Practices
Quality Control
Knowledge of Other Organizations and Government Agencies
RISC also provides a valuable opportunity to network with others who work within our industry. Compare notes, brainstorm ideas, and share concepts with others who understand exactly what you experience on a daily basis.
Anyone interested in taking the RISC course will need to do the following:
Complete a Registration Form
Complete a Criminal Background Check
Abide by NPCAI’s Code of Conduct
Adhere to NPCAI’s Rules and Regulations (Reglas y Regulaciones)
Take your business and career to the next level. Complete the RISC course and be a Certified Recreation Installation Specialist!