Continuing Education with the APRA Institute
All Professional Reserve Analyst (PRA) members are required to complete 8 credits of continuing education (CE) per year by attending education events provided by APRA or equivalent education approved by APRA.
Attending the annual Symposium fulfills the 8 CE credits for the year. If you do not attend the Symposium, you may earn CE credits for courses described below.
PLEASE NOTE: TO MAINTAIN YOUR PRA STATUS, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 1 SYMPOSIUM EVERY 3 YEARS.
APRA Preapproved Courses
APRA has preapproved continuing education (CE) offerings by www.AECDaily.com which are free of charge. Each preapproved course is worth between 1-2 credits toward fulfilling 8 CE credits. You must provide a certificate of completion for each course to receive credit.
Requesting Approval for Other Courses
You may submit a request for CE credits for other courses as long as the course:
- Is related to the reserve study process
- Focuses on typical component installation, maintenance, repair or inspection
- Focuses on something that would be part of a reserve study
No CE credits will be given for teaching a course; CE credits are only given for attending a course. Please submit your request for the approval of other courses to APRA Headquarters and include the following information:
- Your name and contact information
- Title of course
- Number of credits requested (1 class hour = 1 CE credit)
- Description of course
- A Certificate of Attendance for each course
CE Approval Form
- CE Approval Form (Online)
Administrative Fee
To submit either preapproved or Other Course CE credits, a $225.00 administrative fee must be remitted.Please make the check payable to:
APRA
PO Box 61
Collingswood, NJ 08108
2024 Preapproved Courses
Worth 1-2 credit(s) each
Building-General
Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Energy Efficient Buildings (1 hour)
Noise Control Solutions: Resilient Sound Isolation Clips (1.25 hours)
Noise Control Products for Industrial & Architectural Applications (1 hour)
New Code Requirements For Fire Rated Doors and Hardware (1 hour)
Bicycle Parking and Storage Inside and Out (1 hour)
Effective Waterproofing (1 hour)
When Sound Control Matters: Floor Underlayment Solutions (1 hour)
Decks
Multi-Layer Decking: Using Cellular PVC Technology to Replicate Exotic Hardwood (1 hour)
Fencing
Architectural & Security, Gate, & Fencing Systems (1 hour)
Vinyl & Aluminum Railing Systems (1 hour)
Flooring
Entrance Flooring Systems: Design with the Elements in Mind (1 hour)
Landscaping & Trees
Synthetic (Artificial) Grass Specifically Designed for Dogs (1 hour)
The Benefits of Synthetic (Artificial) Grass for Playgrounds (1.25 hours)
Commercial Planters: Selection Considerations & Material Options (1.25 hours)
Artificial Turf for Residential and Commercial Landscapes (1 hour)
Masonry & Concrete
Protective Treatments for Masonry and Concrete (1 hour)
Proper Use of Masonry Joint Reinforcement and Accessories (1 hour)
Increasing Concrete Durability and Sustainability with Crystalline Waterproofing (1 hour)
Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement for Stormwater Management (1.5 hours)
Pre-Engineered Steel Stair Systems (1 hour)
Concrete Waterproofing with Crystalline Technology (1 hour)
Painting & Coatings
How Surface Color and Design Affects Our Physical, Mental, and Social Well-Being (1 hour)
Understanding Prepainted Metal (1 hour)
Roofing
Redefining Rooftops: Understanding Rooftop Deck Systems (1 hour)
Metal
Roof Systems: Design & Installation Considerations (1 hour)
Designing with Insulated Metal Roof Panels (1 hour)
Cellular PVC R&R Prefinished Shingles: Milling Makes the Difference (1 hour)
Separating
Cool Roofing Facts From Myths (1 hour)
Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly (1 hour)
Advantages of Cold Applied Roofing Systems (1 hour)
Sustainability from the Top: Blue, White, & Green Roof Benefits (1 hour)
Metal Roof Design: Top 10 Problems and How to Solve Them (1.25 hours)
Wood Uses
Specifying and Using Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood (1 hour)
Designing Sustainably with Redwood Timbers (1 hour)
Preservative-Treated Wood: Specification and Use (1 hour)
Redwood Lumber: Attributes, Applications, & Environmental Benefits (1 hour)
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