What is CPO^® Certification?

The Certified Pool Operator^®    course delivers training to the pool and spa operator through a structured educational program. The CPO^® Certification course is the most widely accepted training program in the world and by by health departments.

In many states it is now required that a pool operator be certified in  public water facilities.

The CPO^® Certification course includes a handbook that becomes the students reference book used for daily operations. The handbook is updated annually to reflect new information from the pool and spa industry.

The two day CPO^® certification course is a 14-16 hour training program that encompasses classroom lecture, interaction from students, work through several calculations and take a written open book final exam to test your knowledge. Upon passing the final exam you receive a certificate, wallet card, and patch from the National Swimming Pool Foundation^® (NSPF^®) and be registered as a
Certified Pool - Spa Operator^® for a period of five years. Includes a student handbook, handouts, and fees. Certification is valid for 5 years.

If time constraints prohibit you from attending the two day course check out the online training    and the One-Day    course.