CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR (CPO®)
Class Dates: March 16th and 17th
Class Time: 8am to 5pm
6 CECs | Lunch on Your Own
Registration: 7:30 AM
Course Begins: 8:00 AM
This two-day, in-person certification course covers the essential practices for safe pool and spa operation, including water chemistry, equipment, maintenance, regulations, and risk prevention.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand pool and spa regulations and guidelines
- Learn pool calculations and water chemistry
- Understand filtration, circulation, and disinfection
- Practice pool water testing and chemical management
- Identify common pool and spa operation problems
- Apply maintenance and risk-prevention practices
- Understand renovation and modernization considerations
WHY BECOME CPO® CERTIFIED?
CPO® certification helps pool and spa professionals build knowledge, confidence, and skills for safe and effective pool operations. Certification provides:
- Knowledge of essential pool and spa operations
- Comprehensive course materials that are updated annually
- Greater confidence in pool care and management
- A stronger understanding of risk reduction and prevention
- Access to monthly NSPF® updates and industry news
- A leading industry certification valid for five years
GET CERTIFIED. BUILD YOUR SKILLS.
Learn from a PHTA-certified CPO® Instructor through engaging, in-person training designed to prepare you for the CPO® certification exam.
Spanish handbook and exam accommodations are available upon request.
OUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Your registration includes everything you need for the course and exam:
- NSPF® CPO® Handbook
- NSPF® CPO® Exam Fee
This class qualifies for 6.0 continuing education credits needed for credential renewals.
1. BAAA’s Traditional 2-Day Course
Earn your CPO® certification through a two-day, in-person course taught in English by a PHTA-certified CPO® Instructor. Training uses the CPO® Pool & Spa Operator Handbook (Imperial Units – English).
Spanish accommodations:
- Spanish handbook available for classroom reference
- Spanish handbook and exam available upon request at enrollment
- Instruction is conducted in English
2. Additional Certification Options Through PHTA
Looking for a different format, language, or schedule? Explore CPO® certification options through PHTA
Language Options
English • Spanish • French • Ukrainian/Russian
Fusion Course
- Complete online coursework at your own pace within six months
- Attend one in-person day for local codes and testing
- Available in English, Spanish, and French
Choose Your Units
- Imperial: pounds, gallons, feet
- Metric: grams, liters, meters
Virtual Classes
- Attend live online through Zoom, Teams, or similar platforms
- Complete the certification exam through an online testing portal
Keep your CPO® certification current by renewing every five years. BAAA recommends repeating the full course, while PHTA offers additional renewal options.
If Your Certification Has Expired
You may re-certify using any of the CPO® certification methods listed above.
If Your Certification Is Still Current
Visit PHTA to explore renewal options, including:
Fusion Course
Complete the Fusion Course as an available renewal option.
Day 2 Only
Attend Day 2 of a traditional in-person or virtual course, which includes:
- Review of Day 1 content
- Local codes
- Q&A
- Certification exam
