Why Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification?

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification is required by many health departments to operate a public swimming pool or hot tub/spa. The CPO certification provides training in water chemistry, mechanical operations, filtration, pool safety, hot tubs/spas, etc. For specifics, please see the complete course outline below.

In 2019, the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) and the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) have merged to form the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). Certification programs are unaffected.

Two formats are available: in-class (2 days / 16 hours) or blended learning (fusion), by completing the Pool Operator Primer (8 hours online) plus attending class (1 day / 8 hours). Successful completion of an open-book exam is required to achieve certification. The CPO certification is valid for 5 years.

The Certified Pool Operator (CPO) course covers the following topics:

1. Pool & Spa Management

2. Regulations & Guidelines

3. Essential Calculations

4. Water Contamination

5. Disinfection

6. Water Balance

7. Pool & Spa Problems

8. Chemical Testing

9. Chemical Feed & Control
10. Water Circulation

11. Filtration

12. Air & Heat Circulation

13. Spa & Therapy Operations

14. Facility Safety

15. Record Keeping

16. Maintenance Systems

17. Troubleshooting

18. Facility Renovations & Design

If you have specific topics of interest not listed here, please contact us.