CPO Training
Achieve Excellence in Pool Management with CPO® Training
Certified Pool-Spa Operator (CPO®) Program
General Information
- The CPO® program requires just 14–16 hours of instruction by a certified instructor.
- The program includes pool and spa chemistry, testing, treatment, filtration, maintenance, automatic feeding equipment, and government requirements.
- An open-book written examination is required.
- Upon successful completion, graduates receive a certificate and wallet card, both including the graduate’s personal CPO® registration number permanently recorded with the PHTA.
- CPO® certification is recognized nationally and internationally.
- The program has certified more than 200,000 professionals in 44 countries.
- Certification is valid for five years.
- The CPO® program is suitable for all pool and spa operations, including:
- Hotels
- Apartments
- Residential associations
- Recreation centers and gyms
- YMCAs
- Country clubs
- Municipal and state facilities
- Currently, 19 states require pool and spa operators to be certified, and additional states are quickly adopting this requirement.
Why wait? Get certified now to stay ahead of new regulations and protect your facility from liability.
What Is the CPO® Program?
The Certified Pool-Spa Operator (CPO®) program has delivered more training than any other program in the pool and spa industry since 1972. It is widely accepted by health departments across the country.
The CPO® Handbook is updated annually to reflect the latest information, including:
- Pool water chemistry
- Filtration systems
- Automation and automatic feeding equipment
- Government regulations
- Disinfection
- Water balance
- Pool water contamination
- Chemical testing
- And more
What Will the CPO® Course Do for You?
The Certified Pool-Spa Operator Course prepares individuals with the essential knowledge, techniques, and skills needed for pool and spa operations.
Upon certification, individuals will:
- Understand the role of the CPO® in pool operations and management
- Minimize physical and biological hazards associated with pools and spas
- Understand proper documentation requirements and liability risks
- Develop a network of resource materials and professional contacts
- Become familiar with local and state bathing codes
- Perform pool calculations related to water chemistry balance
Bring a calculator.
Course Format
Two-Day Classroom Course
The course is two days long and covers 14–16 hours of material from the CPO® Handbook (mailed upon registration and payment) along with applicable local codes.
Instruction provided by:
- Glen Jacobson, Swimming Pool Services
- Guest Instructors: TBD
Class size is limited to 30 participants to allow time for special problems and personalized attention. The classroom setting provides direct interaction with instructors and fellow students.
Students must pass the open-book exam with a minimum score of 75% to earn CPO® certification.
Pool Operator Fusion™ Option
The Fusion™ format includes:
- Online Pool Operator Primer™
- One day of classroom instruction
Students must:
- Present a Pool Operator Primer™ Record of Completion
- Successfully complete the Pool Operator Fusion™ class
to earn CPO® Certification.
The Fusion™ course fee includes access codes.
Location
Location: TBD
Lunch: Not provided
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