ASTRA Academy

Certified Play Expert

The Certified Play Expert program can be taken in one of two ways. The first option is to take the entire certification online. Registrants may access the information on-demand--24 hours a day 7 days a week. The other option is to take the certification program in-person during a two-day face-to-face workshop offered on various dates and locations throughout the year. The workshop can also be scheduled on an individual basis for groups.

CPE Online

  • Certified Play Expert

    Online certification program

    This online certification program consists of 10 online courses. After each course candidates may take the test. 80% correct is required to pass. When a candidate completes all the tests for the program they will be awarded the Certified Play Expert.


    Member Price: $99
    Non-Member Price: $599


    ASTRA wants to support you! We have reduced the cost of our certifications to encourage education while there are limited in-person opportunities due to COVID-19 precautions. The discounted price of Certified Play Expert will automatically reflect at checkout.

    This online certification program consists of 10 online courses. After each course candidates may take the test. 80% correct is required to pass. When a candidate completes all the tests for the program they will be awarded the Certified Play Expert.


    Member Price: $99
    Non-Member Price: $599


    ASTRA wants to support you! We have reduced the cost of our certifications to encourage education while there are limited in-person opportunities due to COVID-19 precautions. The discounted price of Certified Play Expert will automatically reflect at checkout.

CPE Workshop (In-Person)

ASTRA’s Certified Play Expert Program - Columbus

Jun 9, 2023 8:00 AM - Jun 10, 2023 5:00 PM
Hilton Columbus Downtown, Columbus, OHIO

ASTRA’s Certified Play Expert Program - Chicago

Jun 11, 2023 10:00 AM - Jun 14, 2023 1:00 PM
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio