Training and Certification

Front-Line, Entry Level and New to Parking

Parking Operations Primer (POP)

The Parking Operations Primer (POP) is a training program designed for Parking organizations to assist with orienting new frontline staff and supervisors to the fundamentals of a parking operation.

Fee Structure
  • Members: Per Student: $300.00
  • Non-Members: Per Student: $400.00
  • A 10% discount will be applied for 10 or more applications.
  • Fees include study manual, review exercises and test.
Testing Options / Recognition
  • Testing is conducted online.  Paper/pencil tests may be requested in extenuating circumstances.
  • Candidates who pass the test will receive a certificate suitable for framing and will be featured in CPA publications, unless the candidate requests exclusion.

Learn more about the POP Training Program


Supervisors and Manager Level Training

Parking Management Certification (PMC)

The Parking Management Certification program (PMC) addresses the training needs of management teams and front-line supervisors who oversee parking operations.

Fee Structure
  • Members: Per Student: $695.00
  • Non-Members: Per Student: $1,050.00
  • Fees include study manual, review exercises and test.
Testing Options / Recognition
  • Testing is conducted online.  Paper/pencil tests may be requested in extenuating circumstances.
  • Candidates who pass the test will receive a certificate suitable for framing and will be featured in CPA publications, unless the candidate requests exclusion.

Learn more about the PMC Training Program