Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Training & Exam -Spring 2027

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 

What You Will Learn

• Regulations & Guidelines

• Pool Calculations

• Filtration & Circulation

• Pool Water Contamination

• Disinfection Methods

• Chemical Feed & Control

• Pool Water Testing

• Spas & Warm Water Pools

• Pool Management

• Pool & Spa Maintenance

• Pool Operation Problems

• Renovation & Modernization

• Disease & Accident Prevention

What You Will Need to Bring

• Valid Photo ID

• Calculator (smartphones not permitted)

• Highlighter

• #2 Pencil

Registration Fee Includes

• NSPF® CPO Handbook

• NSPF® Exam Fee

• Lunch on both days

The NSPF CPO Handbook is also available in Spanish.

Benefits of Becoming a CPO®

• Knowledge of essential pool and spa operation topics

• Confidence in instruction from NSPF®-certified instructors

• Comprehensive, annually updated course materials

• Improved understanding of pool care, management, and risk reduction

• Access to monthly NSPF updates and industry news

• One of the industry’s leading certifications, valid for five (5) years

How Can I Become CPO® Certified?

1. Traditional In-Person, 2-Day Class

BAAA and a PHTA-certified CPO® Instructor offer in-person CPO® classes in English several times a year using the CPO Pool & Spa Operator Handbook (Imperial Units – English).

Spanish Accommodations Available:

• Spanish handbook available for reference during class

• Spanish handbook and exam available upon request at enrollment

• Instruction is conducted in English

2. Additional Certification Options via PHTA

Students may visit www.phta.org to locate a class that better fits their needs, including:

• Language Options: English, Spanish, French, Ukrainian/Russian

• Fusion Course:

  • Online coursework completed at your own pace (up to 6 months)

  • Followed by a 1-day in-person class with local code instruction and testing

  • Available in English, Spanish, and French

• Units of Measure:

  • Imperial Units (U.S.): pounds, gallons, feet

  • Metric Units (International): grams, liters, meters

• Virtual Classes:

  • Attend live online (Zoom, Teams, or similar platform)

  • Test through an online portal upon completion

How Do I Re-Certify?

BAAA recommends re-certification every 5 years by repeating the full course.
PHTA also offers additional renewal options:

If Your Certification Has Expired:

• Use any of the certification methods listed above

If Your Certification Is Still Current:

You may visit www.phta.org to:

• Enroll in a Fusion course

• Attend Day 2 only of a traditional in-person or virtual class, which includes:

  • Review of Day 1 content

  • Local codes

  • Q&A session

  • Certification exam

Important Notice

Because this is a certification course with an exam, full payment is required 3 weeks prior to class start.
Unpaid students will not be admitted.