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Parks & Recreation Management Certificate Program

PROgress Starts Here;
So Does Your PROtential

Advance the sector and your career with PROtential!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of PROtential!

PROtential is a NEW online program designed for parks and recreation professionals of all career stages in public, private, and non-profit sectors. Online learning sessions will challenge participants to see the PROtential of parks and recreation to PROgress inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in our communities. Topics covered will include AI confidence, disability inclusion, racial equity, youth engagement, centring Indigenous voices, and placemaking.​

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Program Pathways:

​Participants can choose to register for individual learning sessions or a bundled package.

  • Register for individual online sessions to learn about topics that interest you the most.

  • Save by registering for the bundled package!​​​

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Pricing: 

PRO Members - 1 learning session: $50+HST​​​

Non-member - 1 learning session: $75+HST 

Meet our Inspiring Presenters

We've curated an engaging lineup of speakers to lead learning session that will empower you to PROgress inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in our sector, and elevate the PROtential of your own career.

Becoming Anti-Ableist

Advancing Disability Inclusion in Parks and Recreation

Elisabeth & Shawna
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WITH
Elisabeth
Walker-Young &
Shawna
Lawson
October
14
12-1:00 p.m. EST
Zoom

The Art of Placemaking

How Parks and Recreation Spaces Make Our Neighbourhoods Home

Leah Houston
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WITH
Leah
Houston
October
21
12-1:00 p.m. EST
Zoom
Past Presenters

Removing Barriers, Creating Community

Empowering BIPOC Access to Outdoor Recreation

Dionne Daley
BIPOC Outdoor Gear Library
WITH
Dionne Daley
September
09
2025
12-1:00 p.m. EST

Zoom

'Nothing about us, without us'

Centring Indigenous Voices in Parks and Recreation

Annie Korver
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WITH
Annie
Korver &
Mila
Mezei
September
23
2025
12-1:00 p.m. EST

Zoom

Smarter Systems, Stronger Teams

Leading AI Adoption with Confidence in Recreation

WITH
Toby
Nwabugor
September
16
2025
12-1:15 p.m. EST
Zoom

From Participants to Partners

Transforming Youth Engagement, Access, and Inclusion in Recreation

Kaleigh Pennock
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WITH
Dr.
Kaleigh
Pennock
October
07
2025
12-1:00 p.m. EST

Zoom
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