The two day course (on May 19 & 20), and half-day exam (on May 21) will enable those who pass the exam to receive their CPSI Certification.
Participants can choose to take both the course and the exam for a cost of $600.
The cost for the course, only, is $450.
The cost for the exam, only, is $150.
Should a participant need replacement course books after receiving the course books initially, that fee will be $115.
The option to take the CPSI exam via computer based testing is available through the NRPA. To obtain additional information please visit www.nrpa.org/cpsi. Please be advised if you register to take the examination with the course, you will not receive a refund to take your exam via computer based testing at a later date. Please decide now if you would like to take the exam on Day 3 of the course or via a Computer Based Exam at a later date.
REGISTRATION NOTES:
- If you need to take the course AND the exam, please check the course registration AND exam option.
- If you are paying for the course ONLY, then check the Course (only) registration option.
- If you are paying for the exam ONLY then check the Exam (only) registration option.
- Books are included in both the course and exam registration option, and the the course (only) registration option.
- Books are NOT included in the exam only option.
- You may register up to 15 people on one invoice. Simply click, ADD GUEST, at the bottom of each successive registration form. Please insure the shipping address for each guest is correct so that they will receive the books in team to review them prior to the course.
- If you need to pay with a check or purchase order, print the invoice emailed to you and submit it for payment. Make checks payable to NMRPA, P.O. Box 4060, Albuquerque, NM 87196.
- All class participants who plan to take the exam, MUST be at least 18 years of age.
Continental Breakfast and lunch are included on Days 1 and 2. Continental Breakfast is included on Day 3.
For any dietary restriction requests, or for more information about the course, please email Doug McDaniel, NMRPA President: dmcdaniel@hobbsnm.org
SITE:
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park
Sid Cutter Building
9401 Balloon Museum Dr.
Albuquerque, NM 87113
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Day 1
| 7:00 - 8:00am |
Course Participant Check-in |
| 8:00 - 12:00 pm |
CPSI Course |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
| 1:00 - 5:00 pm |
CPSI Course |
Day 2
| 7:00 - 8:00am |
Course Participant Check-in |
| 8:00 - 12:00 pm |
CPSI Course |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
| 1:00 - 5:00 pm |
CPSI Course |
Day 3 - Exam
| 8:00 - 9:00 am |
Check-in |
| 9:00 - 9:15 am |
Exam Instruction |
| 9:15 - 11:15 am |
Two-hour Certification Examination* |
*Possible time extension needed for ESL or special accommodations, 11:15am-12:15pm
NMRPA reserves the right to cancel the course if the minimum number of course participants is not reached 30 days prior to the class.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THE CLASS IS TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT PARTICIPANTS REGISTER IN A TIMELY FASHION SO THAT THEY HAVE THE BOOKS FOR THE COURSE THREE (3) WEEKS IN ADVANCE TO READ AND PREPARE FOR THE COURSE AND EXAM.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR ANY PAYMENTS FOR THE COURSE AND TEST, COURSE ONLY, OR TEST ONLY, ONCE PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY NMRPA.
A block of rooms at a hotel adjacent to the Balloon Fiesta Park is being explored. More information will follow once this has been determined.
Please access the CPSI Candidate Handbook (Paper and Pencil Testing) on the CPSI Material and Resources page to review critical information regarding completing the course/examination. The handbook contains detailed information on requesting Special Accommodations, English as a Second Language accommodations, how to access Latin-American Spanish materials and day-of-examination policies (wearable technology policy, ID policy, etc.)
A candidate who has a disability may request a special accommodation; the request must be submitted in writing at the time of course or exam registration. The request form is available online at www.nrpa.org/cpsi. In order to properly accommodate all persons with disabilities, it is recommended that all requests be made 45 days prior to the scheduled date for the course and exam.
English as second language (ESL) candidates may request a time extension and/or the use of a strict translation dictionary. Request forms/fees must be submitted to NRPA no less than 30 days prior to the exam. The request form is available online at www.nrpa.org/cpsi. The course host will work collaboratively with NRPA to ensure all approved reasonable accommodations are met.
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