What is NAP?
An advocate for the use of parliamentary procedure for more effective meetings and decision-making.
What is NAP?
The nation's largest and oldest provider of parliamentary education, training, and resources.
What is NAP?
A network connecting thousands of parliamentarians throughout North America and around the world.
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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Parliamentary education & training, plus resources available only from NAP.

JOIN & CONNECT

Membership has its benefits, including connections to parliamentarians in North America and around the world.

FIND A PARLIAMENTARIAN

Where and who to turn to for professional registered parliamentarians.

Great Meetings Don’t Just Happen…

Parliamentary procedure, applied properly, ensures effective use of time, equal voice for all members, fair and orderly conduct of business, and clear decision-making with real results. Everyone can benefit from understanding basic parliamentary procedure.

Start Learning Today!​

Make NAP your first stop to learn about parliamentary procedure. NAP University, our online learning center, offers a wide range of live events and self-study courses on parliamentary procedure. The course “Parliamentary Fundamentals” is a great place to start!

Exclusive Resources at Your Fingertips

The NAP Bookstore offers the most comprehensive and extensive selection of parliamentary resources anywhere. Most of these resources are exclusive to NAP. Browse the online store for leadership primers for officers, parliamentary study materials, and so much more.

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NAP Headquarters will be closed December 24, 2024, through January 1, 2025. Orders received after Thursday, December 19, 2024, will be processed when the office opens January 2, 2025. There will also be no CEU updates for credentialed members during this time.

Office Closed

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Due to a severe winter storm affecting travel in the area, NAP HQ will be closed Monday, January 6.