Education & Training
The National Association of Parliamentarians is focused on education.
Since its inception in 1930, the primary purpose of the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) has been to educate and train individuals on how to effectively participate in and manage meetings using parliamentary procedure.
NAP offers education and training through numerous national and district events, as well as through NAP University, its online learning center. The topics are varied, and the instructors and facilitators are some of the most respected parliamentary experts in the country. Members of NAP receive special discounts on all education and training resources.
> National Conferences & Conventions
NAP annually conducts multiple educational conferences featuring numerous workshops and practice labs on parliamentary topics for all experience levels. The organization’s biennial convention provides an in-depth look at parliamentary procedure in practice. Learn more about the 2025 NAP Convention, August 20-24.
> District Conferences
NAP’s eight districts produce regular educational and annual conferences for those members in their geographic regions. Many of these offerings are conducted virtually, making them especially convenient and affordable for all members. Visit our calendar of events to see district, association and unit events.
> Online Courses
NAP University, the association’s online learning center, hosts numerous courses and events throughout the year. Featured include recordings from the most recent national conferences and convention, as well as original courses on parliamentary fundamentals. Visit NAP University.
> Exclusive Publications
The popular NAP Bookstore is stocked with myriad publications, study tools, and teaching materials on parliamentary fundamentals, most of which are exclusive to NAP. Browse the Bookstore.
> Educational Partners
The NAP Educational Foundation (NAPEF) is a charitable organization that raises funds to support NAP’s efforts to develop, promote, and provide educational content, and programs that will enhance the parliamentary profession. NAPEF also provides scholarships to students and young professionals that fund annual membership dues and other fees. Learn more at napef.org
