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Apply for the CPP Program

Apply for Certified Parking Professional (CPP) Program
The Standard for Parking Professionalism


The Certified Parking Professional (CPP) program is the parking industry's most respected training course. Earn the trust of employers, peers and clients - become a CPP.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To achieve the CPP, candidates must pass a timed, 150-question online exam covering topics, such as operations, safety, finance and human resources. The CPP Study Guide, provided with the exam, serves as the official reference manual to assist you in preparing for the exam.

The application fee includes two opportunities to pass the online exam within one year.

First-time Application Exam Fees:

Individual Fees:

NPA Members: $499 per person
Nonmembers: $699 per person

Group Discounts:
Register multiple employees from the same company for volume discounts up to 20%. Contact our Business Development Team at 
1-888-647-7272 or info@weareparking.org.

Re-Take Application Fees:


NPA Members: $250 per person
Nonmembers: $500 per person

The CPP fee includes 2 opportunities for you to pass the exam online within 1 year. Sample, practice questions are also provided.

You will also be given access to the CPP Study Guide, which serves as the official reference manual to assist you in preparing for the exam. Additional NPA resources are available to help you succeed.

If you're not enrolling yourself, use this link to purchase the CPP Exam for one or more employees or colleagues.

Group Discounts:
Register multiple employees from the same company for volume discounts up to 20%. Contact our Business Development Team at 
1-888-647-7272 or info@weareparking.org

Your certification is valid for up to 3 years. After 3 years, in order to maintain your Certified Parking Professional status, you will need to submit the CPP Recertification Corporate Affidavit along with the renewal fee of $349.99 for members and $449.99 for nonmembers.

Notice of Rule Change: CPP holders whose designation expires after December 31, 2019 will also need to earn 24 credit hours over a period of three years to be eligible for recertification.


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Washington, DC 20005
1.800.647.7275

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